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Kyle Wilson Memorial Scholarship Application Open to Athletic Training Students

Fall 2018 Kyle Wilson Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship Opportunity for Mason CEHD Athletic Training Education Program

We are pleased to announce that the Kyle Wilson Memorial Scholarship is once again offered to students in the Athletic Training Education Program at George Mason University. 

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Current student in the Athletic Training Education Program. Graduate and underergraduate students must be enrolled in the professional phase (Sophomore, Junior, Senior) of the program.
  • Must have at least a 3.0 overall GPA.
  • Demonstrated passion for professional growth and physical fitness and commitment to the service of others.

In accordance with the guidelines of the scholarship, candidates must meet the above criteria, and complete the following steps for their application packet:

  1. Online Kyle Wilson Memorial Scholarship Personal Information form, resume, and essay (not to exceed 500 words): https://gmucehd.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cImrtgI3Pm4dBEp
  1. Recommendation letter. Send the following link to a preceptor or a faculty member (not an Athletic Training faculty) to complete the online recommendation form:https://gmucehd.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b4mXMfq2ApPOnZj)

For full consideration, submit your complete application by Monday, August 6, 2018.

The selection committee will review all applications and identify recipients of the Fall 2018 Kyle Wilson Memorial Scholarship. The recipients may be required to attend a recognition/social event in Fairfax during the spring semester.

Please contact SAA Administrative Operations Manager at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Changes to Student Health Insurance

You may already know that Mason’s Student Health Services makes health insurance available to students, but there are some changes in the works.  For the 2018-2019 academic year, Mason is changing providers from Aetna Student Health to UnitedHealthcare StudentResources.  

The best way to stay up-to-date on the change is by visiting https://shs.gmu.edu/insurance/.  There you can access plan information and pricing, and find contact information to answer all your questions.  

Do you have more general questions about student health insurance?  Visit the Student Health Services Insurance FAQ page.

John Handley High School: Open Spanish Position

John Handley High School in Winchester, VA is seeking a qualified full-time Spanish teacher.  Please see the posting below and follow the link for more information or to apply.
 
To apply or find more information, please use the following link:
 
 
 

3rd & 4th Grade Teachers Needed

Nativity Catholic School located in Burke, VA is seeking both a full-time 3rd-grade teacher and a full-time 4th-grade teacher for the school year 2018-2019. Preferred Qualification: Degree from an accredited institution with certification or eligibility for certification in Elementary Education for the state of VA.
Resumes can be submitted via email to Maria Kelly at [email protected].

Geosystems (Earth Science) Teacher Needed

Fairfax High School and West Springfield High School are looking to fill a full time Geosystems (Earth Science) teaching position to be split between the two schools. If the applicant also has an endorsement in Biology that is a plus.

To be considered for the position, you must submit your application through the following link: http://careers.fcps.edu. Email [email protected] if you need additional information about the application process.

If you would like to contact the schools directly, please contact the science departmental administrators: Assistant Principal Brian Olmes (Fairfax HS) can be reached at [email protected] and Assistant Principal Kay Rizzuto (West Springfield HS) can be reached at [email protected].