Scholarship Opportunities

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The Arlene Long Education Fund was established in early 1994 to honor the life and memory of Arlene Long, a founding member of DHCC’s Interpreter Referral Service. Arlene valued education and believed that through education we could become empowered to make the world a better place. Therefore, the Arlene Long Education Fund supports the continuing education and advancement of ASL teachers and ASL/English interpreters.
 

Program Overview

There are two programs associated with the Arlene Long Education Fund:

• Scholarship Fund: A scholarship fund for ASL teachers and ASL/English interpreters

• Professional Development Program: DHCC to provide opportunities for teachers and interpreters to improve their skills.

 

Scholarship Details

• Funding Amount: Recipients may receive 50% of the cost of the event, up to a maximum of $600.
   

Professional Development Funding

DHCC may use funds to offer professional development such as workshops and intensive training sessions for interpreters and/or sign language teachers. The Executive Committee must approve the plan and budget. A guideline of $1,000 for a program once a year is suggested.

These programs must be approved by DHCC’s Executive Committee. A recommended budget of up to $1,000 per year is suggested for such initiatives.

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How Scholarships Are Awarded

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Application Review: The DHCC Executive Director and the Executive Committee of the DHCC Board select all award recipients. The Executive Director screens all applications and selects the most appropriate candidates to forward to the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee reviews the selected applications and makes the final decision to grant a scholarship.

Notification & Requirements: Applicants will be notified of the outcome. If awarded, the scholarship amount will be included in the notification. The applicant must complete the education and submit proof of cost, attendance and a passing grade, if the program is graded, to receive the award.