The Oregon Association of School Libraries  is proud to announce its 2009 - 2010 Scholarship Program.

OASL 2009-10 Scholarship Application (.PDF)

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, 2009-June 30, 2010.

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 2008-2009.
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, 2009.
Judging results will be sent to all applicants on or before
July 1, 2009. 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 :
levys@wlwv.k12.or.us
or in writing to Stuart Levy 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:

Stuart Levy, OASL Scholarship
2911 NE 31st Ave.
Portland, OR 97212