OASL 2008-2009 Scholarship
Application (.PDF)
OASL Scholarship
Program Information (.PDF)
The Oregon Association of School Libraries (formerly Oregon Educational Media Association) is proud to announce its
2008 - 2009 Scholarship
Program.
A scholarship of $800.00 is being offered by OASL to undergraduate
students working toward an educational media endorsement or individuals studying at the
graduate level in the fields of educational media/instructional technology. An additional scholarship in the amount of $1500 will
be offered to qualified graduate students in memory of Norma Zabel. The scholarship grants may be used to assist the recipients to further their education in a summer session or academic year of study at any accredited college or university. All recipients will be selected by the OASL Scholarship Committee. Scholarship money must be used between July 1, 2008-June 30, 2009.
Recipients must belong to OASL. Selections are based on the following:
1. Awards will be based upon applicants' potential for professional contribution in the field of educational media/instructional technology.
(Applicants are asked to provide a written statement of 300 words or less describing their professional goals.)
2. Applicants must be Oregon residents or submit proof of employment in Oregon for the school year 2007-2008.
3. Applicants must include experience related to the field of educational media, communications or technology, such as employment,
field experience, course work, service to the field through OASL activities, and membership in other professional organizations, etc.
4. Two letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the candidate's professional qualifications and leadership potential must
be submitted with the application.
5. A copy of the transcript for work completed is required at the conclusion
of the term.
6. The scholarship recipients must submit a 5x7 color or black/white photograph upon notification of the award.
If you wish to receive verification of receipt of your application materials
by OASL,
please include a SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED POSTCARD with your
completed application form.
Deadline for submission of all application forms and letters of recommendations
is May 1, 2008.
Judging results will be sent to all applicants on or before July 1, 2008. Application
forms are available on the OASL website at <http://www.oasl.info> under "Scholarships."
(or look at the top of this page!)
Requests for application forms may also be made by e-mail to :
katevance@hotmail.com
or in writing
to Kate Vance at the address listed below.
Selection of finalists and award amount
is subject to budget restraints and quality of the applicant pool. All forms and letters
should be sent to:
Kate Vance, OASL Scholarship
13280 NW Lovejoy Street
Portland, OR 97229