The James T. Webb Scholarship currently extends the opportunity for identified gifted and talented students from minority populations and their parents to participate in the SENG Annual Conference. Students attend the program for children or teens. Parents attend concurrent adult sessions.

The SENG Children’s Program provides an environment in which kids ages 8-13 can have fun while learning new skills, exploring new places, and engaging in activities with other gifted children from across the nation and other countries.

The SENG Teen’s Program affords a unique experience to young people between the ages of 14-17 to establish new relationships with like-minded peers from across the United States and other countries. Activities are designed to meet their special interests and needs, with an emphasis on social interaction and fun. 

In the future, SENG hopes to offer additional scholarship opportunities as funds are raised through the generosity of our donors. 

Information on dates and locations of upcoming SENG Conferences

* Please check the posted information on the conference you are
interested in attending for specifics.

What does the scholarship provide?

The scholarship consists of complimentary conference registration (including conference meals) for a family, one parent and one child (age 8-13), to participate all day Friday and Saturday through 4:00 pm. Children attend the respective day’s program. Parents attend concurrent adult sessions of choice.

Who is eligible?

Scholarship eligibility requires that children meet the following criteria:

• Culturally or ethnically diverse gifted students from underserved minority groups
• Reside in the local area hosting the Conference, or able to access conference site independently. No travel or lodging funds are available.
• Qualify for free or reduced-price lunch
• Must be within ages specified for particular conference program

What are the selection criteria?

Rubric based on application requirements:

• Student meets eligibility criteria
• Letter of aptitude/talent verification on file
• Written statement indicating interest in attending the SENG Conference.

What are the additional requirements?

• Adults and children should be conversant in English to benefit from Conference.
• Families (children and adults) agree to write a brief summary statement and/or agree to be interviewed by a member of the SENG Diversity Committee, within 30 days of the event, to describe how they benefitted from conference participation.
• Families agree to SENG’s use of conference photographs for educational/promotional purposes in print or online.

What are the important dates?

• Application due date: May 18, 2012
• Applicants will receive award notification by June 15, 2012

How do I apply?

Complete and submit attached application.

• By mail (must be postmarked on or before May 18, 2012):

SENG Diversity Committee
P.O. Box 488
Poughquag, NY 12570

• By fax (by midnight on May 18, 2012):

(866) 728-4990

• By email as an attached document (by midnight on May 18, 2012):

Diversity@SENGifted.org

Need more information?

Contact Diversity@SENGifted.org.

• Complete conference program information is available at www.sengifted.org. 
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