Scholarships

Each year, OASL offers an academic scholarship for members who are studying in the areas of educational media and information technology. Academic scholarships may be used to assist the recipients to further their education in summer or academic year coursework at any accredited college or university.

The Joyce Petrie Scholarship, in the amount of $2,000, is offered by OASL to undergraduate students working toward an educational media endorsement, individuals studying at the graduate level in the fields of educational media &/or instructional technology, or paraprofessionals working toward library assistant certification.

Selections for academic scholarships are based on the following:

1. Applicant’s potential for professional contribution in the field of educational media/instructional technology.

2. Oregon residency or employment in an Oregon school.

3. 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 applicant's professional qualifications and leadership potential.

The deadline for this year's scholarship application is May 15, 2019.

Scholarship Information

Application form

Recommendation form

Information on the OLA page (Please note that this page lists an incorrect $ amount and date.)

Please contact Lori Lieberman, OASL Scholarship Chair, if you have questions.