THE LESTER MARRISON TEACHER EDUCATION BOOK GRANT

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1 THE LESTER MARRISON TEACHER EDUCATION BOOK GRANT SPONSORED BY THE NORTHEAST REGION OHIO SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION APPLICATION DUE DATE: POSTMARKED BY MAY 15.

2 NORTHEAST REGION OHIO SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION LESTER MARRISON TEACHER EDUCATION BOOK GRANT PURPOSE: This bk grant award is presented t a high schl senir in Nrtheast Ohi, whse schl district is a member f the Nrtheast Regin f the Ohi Schl Bards Assciatin (OSBA). The Nrtheast Regin, OSBA, is cmmitted t inspiring and encuraging capable teacher educatin candidates t serve the yuth f Ohi. The Executive Cmmittee f the Nrtheast Regin, OSBA, spnsrs this bk grant. This grup is cmprised f elected schl bard members frm thrughut Nrtheast Ohi, wh are interested in prviding supprt t high schl senir(s) wh have demnstrated an interest in teaching, and are attending an accredited Ohi cllege. The bk grant will be awarded annually and the recipient, alng with his/her parents, will be guests f the Nrtheast Regin, OSBA, at its annual cnference, typically held in Octber. Special recgnitin will be prvided t the district(s), bard members, and student(s). The award has been made pssible by the dnatins f bard members active in the Nrtheast Regin and frm prfits f regin wrkshps and fund raising activities. This bk grant was named in memry f Lester Marrisn, a lng time member f the Nrtheast Regin Executive Cmmittee and the OSBA Bard f Trustees. Mr. Marrisn had a passinate interest in teacher educatin, and it is in his memry that the Nrtheast Regin cntinues this award. SELECTION CRITERIA: Applicant must be a graduating senir currently enrlled in a schl district in the Nrtheast Regin f the Ohi Schl Bards Assciatin, and have plans t majr in teacher educatin at an accredited cllege r university in the state f Ohi. Applicant must have a 3.00 r greater grade pint average (GPA). Applicant must demnstrate ptential as an educatinal leader and cmpetent prfessinal; must demnstrate cmmunity invlvement and have evidence f gd character. Demnstrated financial need will be cnsidered in the selectin prcess. (cntinued)

3 Applicants in the Nrtheast Regin f the Ohi Schl Bards Assciatin will be respnsible fr frwarding their applicatins and transcripts fr cnsideratin fr the Lester Marrisn Teacher Educatin Bk Grant pstmarked by May 15 th. The Nrtheast Regin, OSBA Award Cmmittee will review all bk grant applicatins and will cntact the winner fr recgnitin at the annual cnference held in Octber. ANY QUESTIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO: tneff@hischlbards.rg APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO: MRS. TERRI NEFF NEOSBA REGIONAL MANAGER 1225 CANDLEWICK LANE BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OH APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY MAY 15 th

4 NORTHEAST REGION OSBA LESTER MARRISON TEACHER EDUCATION BOOK GRANT APPLICATION FORM; DEADLINE: MAY 15 This $1, bk grant is awarded t a high schl graduate in Nrtheast Ohi whse schl district is a member f the Nrtheast Regin f the Ohi Schl Bards Assciatin (OSBA). T be eligible fr this bk grant, the applicant must: Be majring in r planning t majr in Teacher Educatin at an accredited cllege r university in the state f Ohi. Pssess a minimum f 3.00 r greater grade pint average (GPA). Demnstrate ptential as an educatinal leader, as evidenced thrugh the submissin f: A current transcript TWO letters f recmmendatin (ne frm a teacher and ne frm anther cmmunity member) A listing f participatin in leadership psitins, extracurricular activities and cmmunity invlvement A ne-page essay describing: Future plans and intended majr, including cllege/university planning t attend Reasn(s) fr wanting t be a teacher Cntributins applicant wants t make as an educatinal leader NAME: ADDRESS: CITY, ZIP CODE HOME PHONE: GRADE POINT AVERAGE: HIGH SCHOOL: ADDRESS CITY, ZIP CODE: Attn: Guidance Department ACT/SAT SCORES: CLASS RANK: OF SCHOOL PHONE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Verified by: (Guidance Cunselr signature)

5 Applicant need fr financial assistance: This sectin may include, but is nt limited t, areas such as A). Number f siblings; B). Other members f family currently enrlled in higher educatin; C). Persnal hardships applicant has had t endure; D). Obstacles t applicant s success in life. (PLEASE NOTE: All applicatins NOT accmpanied by the supprting dcumentatin described abve r received after the due date will be ineligible fr cnsideratin.) I ATTEST THAT, TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE, THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HERE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE. SIGNATURE OF SCHOOL OFFICIAL (PRINCIPAL/GUIDANCE COUNSELOR) DATE SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT DATE RETURN BY MAY 15 TH TO: TERRI NEFF NEOSBA REGIONAL MANAGER 1225 CANDLEWICK LANE BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OH 44147