Javits-Frasier Scholarship Application

The Javits-Frasier Scholarship is intended to support teachers working in Title I schools who are new to the field of gifted education.  The opportunity provides teachers the tools for identifying and understanding the needs of underserved gifted learners. Selected candidates will attend the NAGC annual convention and participate in activities focusing on the fundamentals of gifted education with an emphasis on working with underserved populations. Upon completion of the program, candidates will complete a short “project” exhibiting their understanding of the issues addressed. Download the Javits-Frasier Scholars Program flyer to share or for more information.

Selection Criteria: Teachers, school counselors, or school psychologists who:

• Work in a Title I school
• Are new to the field of gifted and talented education, or are in a new Gifted/Talented Position. (Up to 2 Years) (Applicants currently pursuing a certificate, endorsement, or advanced degree will not be considered)
• Have demonstrated a desire and commitment to increase culturally and linguistically diverse students’ access to talent development opportunities
• Have interests and professional goals aligned with the purpose of this professional growth opportunity and are beneficial to their culturally and linguistically diverse students, school, or community
• Have never attended the convention

Please include the following documents as part of the application:

• Personal Contact & School Information (school demographic information will be available in the school report card or through your state's department of education)
• Personal Statement (no more than two [2] single-spaced pages)
• Professional Résumé
• One (1) Administrative Recommendation (Have your administrator recommender go to http://www.nagc.org/javits-frasier-scholar-recommendation)
• One (1) Recommendation form from another source (Have the recommender go to http://www.nagc.org/javits-frasier-scholar-recommendation)

Deadline:  completed applications must be upload by or postmarked May 14, 2021.