1400 - The members of the Oregon School Employees Association shall contribute $.15 per month ($1.80 per year) to the Scholarship Fund. There shall be one fund established using these contributions. (Revised 2004 Conference; Revised 2013 Conference-Board Meeting, October 2013)
1401 - Eligibility Criteria
Applicants for the Guy Davis Scholarship for Graduating Seniors, the Past President’s Scholarship, and the John Brown Scholarship for Undergraduates must have a parent, grandparent, sibling, aunt, uncle, or legal guardian who is a member in good standing with OSEA. Additional eligibility criteria and submission requirements shall be determined by the Scholarship Committee with advice and consent of the OSEA Board of Directors. (Board Meeting, October 2013)
Applicants for the Lou Gerber Adult Scholarship Program and the Kathy Melzer Mini-Grants for OSEA Members must be members in good standing with OSEA. Additional eligibility criteria and submission requirements shall be determined by the Scholarship Committee, with advice and consent of the OSEA Board of Directors. (Board Meeting, October 2013)
1402 - Scholarships/Grants
Guy Davis Scholarship for Graduating Seniors. The amount of $1,250 shall be awarded to a graduating senior from each zone for the purpose of pursuing continuing education toward a college degree. (Revised 1999 Conference; Revised Board Meeting, October 2013)
Past President’s Scholarship. The amount of $1,500 shall be awarded to a graduating senior in Oregon for the purpose of pursuing continuing education toward a college degree. (Board Meeting, October 2013)
John Brown Scholarship for Undergraduates. The amount of $1,000 shall be awarded to a junior or senior at an accredited college or university for the purpose of pursuing studies in higher education. (2004 Conference; Revised 2013 Conference-Board Meeting, October 2013)
Lou Gerber Adult Scholarship Program. The amount of $1,000 shall be awarded to 2 OSEA members from each zone for the purpose of continuing their education in an accredited school or pursuing professional development opportunities. (Revised 1996 Conference; Revised 1997 Conference; Revised 1999 Conference; Revised 2004 Conference; Revised Board Meeting, October 2013)
Kathy Melzer Mini-Grants for OSEA Members. Uncommitted scholarship funds shall be awarded in equal amounts to 3 members from each zone for the purpose of pursuing professional development opportunities such as inservice training, workshops, or seminars. “Uncommitted scholarship funds” are those monies in the Scholarship Fund which exceed the amount required for the Guy Davis Scholarship for Graduating Seniors, the Past President’s Scholarship, the John Brown Scholarship for Undergraduates, and the Lou Gerber Adult Scholarship Program. (Revised 2004 Conference; Revised 2013 Conference-Board Meeting, October 2013)
1403 - Any unclaimed scholarship dollars shall be transferred to the Emergency Assistance Fund, managed by the Executive Director under the direction of the State Board, the purpose of which is to help members who have unexpected financial emergencies. Unclaimed scholarship dollars are those that have been awarded, but not used by the recipient within the allotted time frame. (1997 Conference; Revised 1999 Conference)