TRAN Scholarships
Attention: Students working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Vocational Rehabilitation!!
$1000 Scholarships! Attend the 2013 TRAN Annual Conference!!
- Texas RehabACTion Network (TRAN) will award three $1000 scholarships and sponsor 3 students to the conference in Corpus Christi, TX
- TRAN’s Annual Conference is September 11th, 12th and 13th Come Join Us!
TRAN Scholarships Available
Prior to the TRAN Conference, September 11th-13th, the Special Projects Committee will determine three recipients of $1000 scholarships. To qualify, you must be a member of TRAN and be enrolled in college courses for a bachelor or master’s degree in Rehab Counseling. Over the years, students, professionals in the VR field and TRAN itself have been enriched by this program and we invite your participation. If you are not currently a member of TRAN, you may submit your membership application and the $55 fee together with your application for a scholarship.
Application for Scholarship
1. All applicants must complete and mail the application for TRAN Scholarship by July 30, 2013. If an application is not available, please send your information via email to scholarships@thetranweb.org
2. Applicants must be currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment for a post-secondary course of study in a college-level bachelor or masters program.
3. Applicants will be selected on the basis of academic merit and financial need. A letter of recommendation from faculty or employer describing community involvement and examples of leadership will be favorably considered.
4. All applicants must submit a self-essay describing their personal and educational achievements. Please describe any community involvement, work experience and examples of leadership. The essay should describe how the 2013 TRAN Scholarship Award would be used to meet educational expenses. The essay should not exceed two double-spaced typewritten pages or be more than 500 words in length. If an accommodation is required, essays may be submitted in an alternate format (braille, diskette, tape).
Sponsorships to the TRAN conference
TRAN will sponsor up to 3 students to attend the TRAN conference. This sponsorship consists of the conference registration fee and hotel and meals stipend. Students must be able to provide their own transportation to the conference. If you would like to apply for a sponsorship, check the box below and complete the information. For conference sponsorship only, you are not required to be a TRAN member but you must be enrolled in a Rehabilitation Counseling program.
If you have any questions, please contact Charissa Gainous at 713-928-7710 or 281-703-7826 email at scholarships@thetranweb.org
To Strengthen TRAN’s Foundation...WE NEED YOU!!!
Our common goal is to ensure the development of qualified rehab professionals and the application of the best service delivery for people with disabilities.
The Mission of TRAN
The mission of the Texas RehabACTion Network, (TRAN) is:
To advance the Public Vocational Rehabilitation Program assuring effective service delivery for persons with disabilities.
The mission is accomplished by:
• Advocating, educating and mobilizing legislative and public support;
• Providing training conferences, forums and other effective communication methods for vocational rehabilitation professionals;
• Fostering the highest standards of professional conduct.
For TRAN annual conference, officers, legislative platform and other information, visit our website and under "about TRAN" you can find valuable information there.
As a TRAN member, you will be able to make a difference in the public vocational rehabilitation mission.
If you are sending a check, make it payable to TRAN and send membership check to:
Texas RehabACTion Network
Charissa Gainous
5425 Polk Ave Suite 410
Houston, TX 77023
Application available at: http://www.thetranweb.org/?ScholarshipAwards