Who Can Apply:
- Brittany Pearson Santillana was a beloved daughter, wife, sister, and cousin from Mission Viejo and Irvine, California, who passed away at the age of thirty-four on March 27th, 2024, from complications following brain surgery.
- Brittany was a vibrant, delightful young woman who loved her work with special needs children. She was inspired to become a special ed teacher by her younger sister Sydney, who is a non-verbal cerebral palsy patient. Britt was a lifelong caregiver for Sydney and an accredited respite care provider. She received her master’s in special education from National University in San Diego, and was a beloved special education teacher at College Park Elementary School in Costa Mesa.
- This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Brittany Pearson Santillana by supporting students who share her interest in special education.
- Any high school, undergraduate, or graduate student who is a California resident majoring in special education may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
Submission: To apply, tell us how you became interested in teaching special education, why you are pursuing this line of study, and what you think are important methods in teaching special ed students.
Deadline: October 16, 2024
Amount: $2,000
Learn More: https://bold.org/scholarships/brittany-santillana-memorial-scholarship/
