Mattie J. T. Stepanek Caregiving Scholarship
 
Caregivers are often viewed as expendable resources in systems of care. As a result, many caregivers are overlooked, ill prepared, and ultimately burn out. The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving promotes the view that family, professional, and paraprofessional caregivers are the most valuable asset in any system of care, and they should be cultivated, preserved, developed, and valued.

The purpose of the Mattie J. T. Stepanek Caregiving Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to family, professional, or paraprofessional caregivers of any age who are seeking training or education in specific skills, procedures, and strategies that lead to more effective care at the same time that they serve to protect the health and well-being of the caregiver.

Four $2,500 scholarships will be awarded. The application deadline is June 1, 2010. Click here for more details and to download the application form.
 
Rosalynn Carter Leadership in Caregiving Award

Named in honor of a great humanitarian, the Rosalynn Carter Leadership in Caregiving Award is the highest award given in the caregiving field. This award recognizes leadership in implementing innovative partnerships between community agencies and caregiving researchers that bridge the gap between science and practice. These partnerships help move effective caregiver support programs to widespread use in the community more quickly and efficiently.
 
The award-winning team will be announced at the RCI’s National Summit to be held October 20 – 22, 2010, at Georgia Southwestern State University in Americus, Georgia. In addition to a beautiful statuette executed by renowned sculptor Frank Eliscu, designer of the Heisman Trophy, former First Lady Rosalynn Carter will present the team with a cash award of $20,000. This special cash award is to support the team’s efforts in implementing effective caregiver interventions at the community level.
 
The application deadline is July 1, 2010. Click here for more details and to download the application form.