The Jack Cassidy Memorial Scholarship
The Jack Cassidy Memorial Scholarship was established in the year of 2021 to honor the life works of Dr. Jack Cassidy, TALE’s founder and first President (2011-2012). Dr. Cassidy’s fingerprint can be found everywhere in the literacy field. He was a Professor Emeritus at Millersville University in Pennsylvania and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. He was known for his annual publication, “What's Hot, What’s Not in Literacy”, which he oversaw for 25 years. He was also a former President of the International Reading Association and the College Reading Association, as well as a member of the Reading Hall of Fame. In 2013, TALE established an award in his honor, the Jack Cassidy Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes educators, like him, who demonstrate exemplary service in the field of literacy.
The Jack Cassidy Memorial Scholarship, administered by the Texas Association for Literacy Education, is awarded annually to two graduate students earning a Masters or Doctoral degree in a literacy related field. The scholarship assists with tuition, textbooks, or costs associated with completing a thesis or dissertation.
Awarded: Annually
Awarded Amount: $500
Application Deadline: November 1, 2024
Qualifications: To be considered for the Scholarship, applicants must be attending a graduate program at a public or private University, be earning a Masters or Doctoral degree in a literacy related field and have a current GPA of 3.0 or higher in their program of study.
How To Apply:
Complete and submit the application form below.
The Jack Cassidy Memorial Scholarship was established in the year of 2021 to honor the life works of Dr. Jack Cassidy, TALE’s founder and first President (2011-2012). Dr. Cassidy’s fingerprint can be found everywhere in the literacy field. He was a Professor Emeritus at Millersville University in Pennsylvania and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. He was known for his annual publication, “What's Hot, What’s Not in Literacy”, which he oversaw for 25 years. He was also a former President of the International Reading Association and the College Reading Association, as well as a member of the Reading Hall of Fame. In 2013, TALE established an award in his honor, the Jack Cassidy Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes educators, like him, who demonstrate exemplary service in the field of literacy.
The Jack Cassidy Memorial Scholarship, administered by the Texas Association for Literacy Education, is awarded annually to two graduate students earning a Masters or Doctoral degree in a literacy related field. The scholarship assists with tuition, textbooks, or costs associated with completing a thesis or dissertation.
Awarded: Annually
Awarded Amount: $500
Application Deadline: November 1, 2024
Qualifications: To be considered for the Scholarship, applicants must be attending a graduate program at a public or private University, be earning a Masters or Doctoral degree in a literacy related field and have a current GPA of 3.0 or higher in their program of study.
How To Apply:
Complete and submit the application form below.
Along with the completed application, attach the following documents:
The completed application form, CV/resume, and letter of interest must be emailed to [email protected] with the phrase Jack Cassidy Memorial Scholarship in the subject line of your email. Letters of recommendation must be sent directly from the faculty member on university letterhead. Please inform the faculty member to email the letter to [email protected] with the phrase Jack Cassidy Memorial Scholarship in the subject line
Additional Information:
It is possible to reapply and to be awarded the Jack Cassidy Memorial Scholarship for consecutive or multiple years.
- A current Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume
- A letter of interest that includes a brief description of the planned area of study, career goals, and how the scholarship will be used if awarded
- A letter of recommendation from a faculty member at the university being attended. In addition to serving as a recommendation, the letter should confirm enrollment in a graduate program within a literacy related field and whether the applicant’s current academic standing includes a GPA of 3.0 or higher
The completed application form, CV/resume, and letter of interest must be emailed to [email protected] with the phrase Jack Cassidy Memorial Scholarship in the subject line of your email. Letters of recommendation must be sent directly from the faculty member on university letterhead. Please inform the faculty member to email the letter to [email protected] with the phrase Jack Cassidy Memorial Scholarship in the subject line
Additional Information:
- Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
- Applications will be reviewed by members of the TALE Scholarship Committee. Selection will be based on the qualifications as listed above and applicant’s commitment to the literacy field.
- Finalists may be contacted for an interview.
- Applicants will be notified by email of any decisions prior to the Annual TALE Conference.
- Awardees will be asked to submit a headshot for the TALE website, newsletter and conference publications.
It is possible to reapply and to be awarded the Jack Cassidy Memorial Scholarship for consecutive or multiple years.
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