[NOBE-L] FW: Generous Financial Opportunity for Degree Program

Wed Nov 29 13:58:44 UTC 2023

From: 'Hapeman, Julie L' via Waervis <waervis at googlegroups.com>
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Please see the information below and spread the word!

Julie

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From: Stacy Kelly <skelly at niu.edu<mailto:skelly at niu.edu>>
Date: Tue, Nov 28, 2023 at 1:50 PM
Subject: Generous Financial Opportunity for Degree Program
To: Julie H. <jhapeman at gmail.com<mailto:jhapeman at gmail.com>>

Dear Julie,
This is an excellent opportunity for an all-expense paid degree at Northern Illinois University (NIU).  Please use your e-mail list to forward this. Thank you very much for your assistance in getting the word out about this excellent opportunity for generous financial assistance.

Sincerely,

Stacy Kelly

Project Director

Become a JEDI at NIU!

Training for a Rewarding Career

Generous Student Financial Assistance

Project JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion)

Northern Illinois University (DeKalb, Illinois) offers a nationally regarded program at the graduate level for individuals who wish to join a rewarding career in teaching children or adults who are blind or visually impaired as a teacher of students with visual impairments, orientation and mobility instructor, assistive technology specialist for children with visual impairments, or a vision rehabilitation therapist for adults who are visually impaired. There is an overwhelming need for professionals who specialize in instruction for people who are visually impaired. Consequently, there are many job opportunities in all regions of the United States. Individuals who choose this career path can anticipate having no difficulty obtaining life-long employment with great job security! In addition to numerous job opportunities, good pay, and excellent job security, individuals who choose this career path experience a sense of fulfillment not commonly found in other careers. These professionals play a significant role in the lives of children who are visually impaired, adults who are visually impaired, and their families.

Generous student financial assistance is available. We will pay all in-state or out-of-state tuition, all fees, health insurance, and a stipend of $9,500 per calendar year for qualified individuals who wish to come to Northern Illinois University to enroll in the Visual Disabilities Graduate Program.

For more information

Check out the recent article published in NIU Today.

Out of this world! Project JEDI receives $2.5 million grant, will provide financial assistance to train 80 Visual Disabilities professionals with social justice focus<https://niutoday.info/2023/11/28/out-of-this-world-project-jedi-receives-2-5-million-grant-will-provide-financial-assistance-to-train-80-visual-disabilities-professionals-with-social-justice-focus/?utm_campaign=Spring-2023&utm_medium=email&utm_source=NIU-Today>

Go to our YouTube link<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUfWnBbNZMg>.

Please note there was a raise in the living stipend since the filming of this video clip and the living stipend is $9,500 per calendar year.

And, visit the NIU Visual Disabilities Program webpage<https://www.cedu.niu.edu/seed/graduate-programs/masters-visual-disabilities.shtml> to learn more about this opportunity.

Interested individuals can contact the Project Director, Stacy Kelly, at the following e-mail:

skelly at niu.edu<mailto:skelly at niu.edu>
Or by calling 815-753-4103

 Admissions requirements are as follows:

  1.  Online application
  2.  Official transcripts of all previous academic work including all prior academic work for undergraduate degree
  3.  GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  4.  Two letters of recommendation
  5.  Personal statement

 The direct link to the online application can be found on the NIU Graduate School webpage<https://www.niu.edu/grad/admissions/apply-now.shtml>.

This is a predominantly on-campus program. Students progress through the program in cohorts. Each cohort begins in the fall of each academic year. The generous financial assistance is awarded on a first come, first served basis to qualified applicants. Be sure to notify Stacy Kelly (skelly at niu.edu<mailto:skelly at niu.edu>) of your intent to apply to ensure that your name is included in the pool of candidates!

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