Brittany Santillana Memorial Scholarship
Brittany Pearson Santillana was a beloved daughter, wife, sister, and cousin from Mission Viejo and Irvine, California, who passed away at the age of thirty-four on March 27th, 2024, from complications following brain surgery.
Brittany was a vibrant, delightful young woman who loved her work with special needs children. She was inspired to become a special ed teacher by her younger sister Sydney, who is a non-verbal cerebral palsy patient. Britt was a lifelong caregiver for Sydney and an accredited respite care provider. She received her master’s in special education from National University in San Diego, and was a beloved special education teacher at College Park Elementary School in Costa Mesa.
This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Brittany Pearson Santillana by supporting students who share her interest in special education.
Any high school, undergraduate, or graduate student who is a California resident majoring in special education may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
To apply, tell us how you became interested in teaching special education, why you are pursuing this line of study, and what you think are important methods in teaching special ed students.
Please tell us how you became interested in teaching special education, why you are pursuing this line of study, and what you think are important methods in teaching special ed students.
Explore All Kinds of Scholarships for All Kinds of Students
FAQ
The application deadline is Oct 15, 2024. Winners will be announced on Nov 15, 2024.
Your privacy is a top priority on the Bold.org platform, and you can find our privacy policy in full here. You may opt out of communications from Bold.org at any time, and unless we’ve first notified you and gotten your consent, you’ll never receive communication from any third parties related to personal information you give us.
Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Nov 15, 2024. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
If you have any questions about this scholarship or the Bold.org platform, just email contact@bold.org and we’ll get back to you as quickly as we can.
Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.