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ACE provides scholarships and grants to qualifying individuals for professional development training…

ACE Scholarships Overview for 2025

ACE Scholarships support members of Arizona Correctional Educators, Inc. (ACE) in their professional development and training efforts to enhance services for youth involved in the juvenile and criminal justice systems.

Eligibility Requirements:

● Membership Duration: Must have been an ACE member for at least six months prior to submitting an application.

● Annual Limit: Only one award per individual per fiscal year (July 1 – June 30).

● Purpose of Use: Funds must be used to enhance the quality of educational and transition services for students in the justice system.

Scholarship Details:

● Award Amount: Up to $350 per person.

● Funding Decisions: Determined annually by the ACE Board of Directors, based on the approved budget.

Scholarship Usage Disclaimer:

Important Note to All Applicants: Scholarship funds are designated for professional development activities such as courses, workshops, and training sessions. Funds may not be used to cover lodging or hotel expenses. Misuse of the funds may result in ineligibility for future opportunities.

Application Process:

● Form: Must use the ACE Board approved application form. ● Submission: Follow directions noted on the form for submission. ● Notification: Applicants will receive approval or rejection notices in writing.

Post-Award Requirements:

● Reporting: Recipients must submit a brief article for the ACE website/newsletter within 45 days after the training or class concludes.

● Consequence of Non-compliance: Failure to submit the required article may disqualify the recipient from future ACE scholarships.

Additional Oversight:

● Tracking: The ACE Vice-President of Professional Development maintains a list of all applications and their dispositions, reporting regularly to the ACE Board.

Key Dates and Deadlines: ● Application Deadline: [Specific date to be determined annually] ● Award Notification: [Timeline post-application deadline] ● Completion of Training/Class: [Specific date range for completion] ● Article Submission Deadline: 45 days post-training/class

Scholarship Application

Name *

Email *

Address

Street

Apt #/Suite

City

State

Zip

Phone *

Employer’s Name *

Employer’s Address *

Please explain the reason you are applying for a stipend or scholarship. Includes details about the training event, its location and dates: *

Total cost of the training:

Amount Requested:

If the above amounts are different, please explain what other source(s) will pay for training:

Is this training required by your employer? *

Yes

If yes, please explain: *

What will be the educational benefit of the training to you and your organization? *

In return for ACE’s assistance, you will be required to write a short article to be published on the ACE website at the conclusion of your training. Please sign and date below to indicate the you understand and agree to these terms.

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