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Sara Glanzer Scholarship Fund


Sara Glanzer 1980-2002

This scholarship is provided in honor of Sara Glanzer for her tenacious dedication to the education and conservation principles of ITEC. Her parents, Joy and John Glanzer, wished to establish a scholarship in Sara’s name that would promote academic excellence and be awarded to individuals who’s modest means would not otherwise allow them to enjoy Sara’s “paradise on earth”.

The Sara Glanzer Scholarship is competitive and based on scholastic achievement and economic need.

The award pays full tuition for any ITEC course.

To Apply, Please Provide the Following:

  1. Cover Letter indicating your desire to apply for the Sara Glanzer Scholarship.
  2. Completed ITEC General Application Form. (downloadable)
  3. Student Essay. This essay should provide an autobiographical sketch, explain why you wish to take the ITEC course and how taking the course fits into your academic goals.
  4. Three Letters of Recommendation. These should come from your academic advisor and professors. One letter may come from an employer. These letters should address your academic achievements, potential for research and economic hardship as well as interpersonal skills.
  5. Grade Transcripts from colleges and universities attended.
  6. Tax Returns or other evidence of income (salary statements, etc.)
  7. Supporting Information. Provide any other relevant academic- or employment-related information that supports your application. This could be information regarding having to work and attend school simultaneously, being a single parent or other situations that might relate to your past academic performance.
Annual Application Deadline: 1 March Notice of Acceptance: 15 March

Return Application to:  

Sara Glanzer Scholarship
Institute for Tropical Ecology and Conservation
2911 NW 40th Place
Gainesville, Florida, 32605 USA

Contact us at:

Phone: 352-367-9128
Fax: 352-367-0610
Email: ITEC@itec-edu.org

If you would like to make a contribution to the Sara Glanzer Scholarship Fund, please contact us!

Latin American Student Scholarship

All Latin American students who take our Spanish language, Tropical Avian Ecology and Conservation get a reduced-price scholarship - for more details, see Spanish Course Page.