Scholarships
As public school employees, we believe in the importance of education. Every year as an organization, OSEA awards scholarships to members and students to assist them in reaching their academic goals. To have the opportunity to go back to school is a dream of many. And OSEA is happy to be able to make that dream a reality. OSEA provides members and children of members access to AFT and AFL-CIO scholarships as well. Make your dreams come true, apply for a scholarship today! The following scholarships are currently offered:
| Lou Gerber Scholarship Deadline: Jan. 30, 2013 |
Mini-Grants Deadline: Nov. 5, 2012 |
Guy Davis Scholarship Deadline: March 1, 2013 |
Undergraduate Scholarship Deadline: Nov. 5, 2012 |
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The Lou Gerber Scholarship provides additional funding to those members who wish to further their education at an accredited school. OSEA sponsors two $1,000 scholarships for each of the seven zones in Oregon. |
OSEA’s Mini-Grant program awards $400 to three OSEA members in each of the seven zones to be used for professional development, such as in-service training, workshops or seminars. |
The Guy Davis Scholarship for graduating seniors awards $1,250 to each recipient. To be eligible, applicants must have a relative who is an OSEA member and have a minimum high school cumulative GPA of 3.0. |
The Undergraduate Student Scholarship is a scholarship started by OSEA to provide assistance to college juniors and seniors who are related to an OSEA member in good standing. |
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“My sponsor and I would like to sincerely thank OSEA for granting me the 2012 Guy Davis Scholarship for Zone I. In tough times like these, my sponsor and I consider this scholarship to be a very generous gift from OSEA.” — John Yee |
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“I work in the student services department at Sheridan High School, and I have decided I want to be a high school counselor. I love what I do and the kids I help. I am excited to pursue this new path and, thanks to OSEA, I am one step closer.” — Cindy Cruickshank
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