Joanne S. Hayes Scholarship

Up to three graduating seniors will be awarded the Joanne S. Hayes Memorial Scholarship of $1,000 in June of each year.

Scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors continuing their education in special education or human services or a related clinical area such as nursing, psychology, speech pathology, or physical/occupational therapy, which will be used in a career providing supports to people with developmental disabilities.

Joanne S. Hayes was a past board member and president of The Arc, who lived in Odessa before her death in 1987. She was a strong advocate for career and employee training.

Eligible applicants must submit the following to their school guidance office or to The Arc of Schuyler's human resources office by May 15:

• Completed application

• Legible essay (no more than two double-spaced pages)

• Two letters of reference
• GPA, Class Rank, SAT Scores, Transcript

Applications are also available at school guidance offices and by contacting The Arc's human resources office, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Click here for application.