Benefits

Select TURTLES Scholars will receive:

  • a start-up package (~$3,000)
  • stipends each semester to support individual education needs ($7,000-$10,000 per year)
  • full tuition and fees,
  • financial support for conference travel for professional development and networking, and
  • stipends for research supplies and dissertation research support (~$4,000)

Service Obligation

Accepted TURTLES Scholars are required to work a minimum of two years for every year of support in a special education position in the United States, or repay funding support received.