Joanne S. Hayes Scholarship

Up to three graduating seniors will be awarded the Joanne S. Hayes Memorial Scholarship of $1,000 in June of each year.

Scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors continuing their education in special education or human services or a related clinical area such as nursing, psychology, speech pathology, or physical/occupational therapy, which will be used in a career providing supports to people with developmental disabilities.

Joanne S. Hayes was a past board member and president of The Arc, who lived in Odessa before her death in 1987. She was a strong advocate for career and employee training.

The Arc of Schuyler is accepting applications for 2011. Eligible applicants must submit the following to their school guidance office or to The Arc of Schuyler's human resources office by May 20, 2011:

• Completed application

• Legible essay (no more than two double-spaced pages)

• Two letters of reference
• GPA, Class Rank, SAT Scores, Transcript

Applications are also available at school guidance offices and by contacting The Arc's human resources office, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Click here for application.