SENIA
Academy Scholarship

The SENIA Academy Scholarship promotes SENIA’s mission and vision by funding a team of educators with the opportunity to learn and complete the SENIA Academy program at Level 1, Level 2 or the Teaching Assistant level.

Purpose: The SENIA Academy Scholarship provides a team of educators with the opportunity to access SENIA Academy courses at reduced or no cost.

Certification Programs

SENIA Teaching Assistant courses are perfect for beginning to intermediate level Learning Support teaching assistants or general education assistants who want to learn more about supporting neurodiverse students or those with disabilities.

Join a group of fellow educators and enjoy the networking and camaraderie that comes with a shared commitment to the foundations of reaching all students.

Elevate your learning experience with our latest courses. Choose from core essentials and specialized electives to craft a comprehensive educational journey tailored to your needs.

Application Process

Nomination Details

A school must nominate three teachers or Teaching Assistants for the SENIA Academy Scholarship with the aim of building capacity in their educators. These educators will apply this knowledge to further implement an inclusive program catering to the needs of their student community.

An inclusive program supports the diverse academic, social, emotional, and communication needs of all students.

The Team of Three Candidates must:

  • -Be educators or Teaching Assistants at the same school.
  • -Promote SENIA’s Mission and Vision of inclusion.
  • -Fill in the application fully and honestly.
  • -Give permission to SENIA to use photos or videos on their social media.
  • -Commit to the length of the entire SENIA Academy program.
  • -Understand that instruction for the courses is only offered in English.

Evaluation Criteria

After Approval

Successful Team Application

If a team is successful and granted the SENIA Academy Scholarship, they commit to:

  • -Completing the entirety of the SENIA Academy Program**
  • -Implementing a support program at their school.  SENIA agrees to support the team in implementing the inclusive support program.
  • -SENIA contacting the school and team for promotional purposes
  • -Promoting SENIA’s mission and vision through PD and virtual conferences at their school

SENIA’s Commitment

  • -Provide support for the team in implementing an inclusive program at their school.
  • -Assist in course enrollment and payment
  • -Provide in-course support and all other assistance provided to enrolled participants of SENIA Academy courses

**SENIA reserves the right to rescind the Academy scholarship if any member from the Team of 3 fails to fully participate in the Academy program.

Application

Requirements

Individual Information

The following information is requested:

  • -Your name
  • -Job title
  • -School name and web address
  • -Copy of each individuals’ teacher certificate (PDF or picture is fine)
  • -Your photo; headshots are best

Individual Statements

A statement from each individual including answers to the following questions:

  • -Why are you interested in the scholarship?
  • -What qualities do you bring to the team to extend your learning at your school?

Team Statements

A single statement on behalf of your team

  • -How do you plan to implement your learning from the SCP at your school? Please provide a timeline, resources (internal and external), funding, staffing, etc.
  • -Why does your team require funding for the scholarship

Admin Requirements

Download the Head of School or Principal Approval Form for Certification Scholarship.

-Upload the completed form on the application form.

Questions? Stay in touch: scholarships@seniainternational.org