The Connecticut Alpha Chi Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Chi (ESP), the honorary Cooperative Extension System Fraternity, offers financial support to CES staff through three scholarships and one award.  Epsilon Sigma Phi also offers seven recognition awards to CES staff and friends. Please nominate your colleagues who deserve recognition.

All Extension System staff, whether classified, paraprofessional, field faculty or specialist, are eligible to apply for these scholarships and the award.  Applicants should fill out the appropriate application form. Return the completed application form to the Chairperson of the Awards Committee.  The applications will be reviewed  by the Committee and awarded at the ESP Annual Awards Presentation.

View a listing of previous recipients of ESP Awards here!
 

Criteria for Scholarships

The Alpha Chi Chapter Scholarship	Given to a deserving Extension System worker to pursue a program of professional improvement that will result in benefit to the Extension System in Connecticut.  Such improvement can include Extension schools, workshops, short courses, regional or national professional meetings, or taking college courses for undergraduate or graduate credit. Complete application form here
The Doris Lane Scholarship	Awarded to benefit Extension programming. The applicant should have been on staff at least two years to be eligible and priority will be given to those having no other source of support funding. This scholarship is restricted to those who enroll in relevant formal academic course. Applicants must document course enrollment. Complete application form here.
The Mary "Lib" Jacobson Scholarship	Awarded to Extension staff pursuing courseware in human nutrition. The applicant may be a professional or a paraprofessional participating in nutrition courses or workshop. Applicants must document enrollment or registration in courses or workshop. Priority will be given to applicants based on financial need. Complete application form here.

Criteria for Award

Arland Meade Communications Award

Recognizes CES staff who help improve communications within or for Cooperative Extension AND who are not in positions that the University of Connecticut designates as "professional." Complete application form here.

Criteria for Recognition Awards

Meritorious Support Service Award	Nominees must have demonstrated significant support and assistance for Extension. Here is a chance to nominate a support staff member - program assistant, secretary, clerical worker, janitor. Complete application form here.
Team Award	Recognizes significant contribution to the state's response to National Initiatives by two or more staff working as a team. Complete application form here.
Retirees Service Award	Recognizes a retiree's continuing contributions to the university, Extension and/or his or her community. Complete application form here.
Distinguished Service Award	Recognizes a member of Epsilon Sigma Phi who has contributed significantly to Extension program planning and delivery. Complete application form here.
Friend of Extension	Recognizes a non staff person who has given outstanding public service and support to Extension. Complete application form here.
Educator of the Year	Recognizes an employee of less than five years who shows great promise. Complete application form here.
Early Career Award	Recognizes an employee of less than five years who has shown great promise in his or her teaching. Complete application form here.

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