$750 Scholarships for Success 

The Oregon School Facilities Management Association,

(OSFMA), consists of members from schools throughout

Oregon.  We are Facilities Managers, Custodial, Maintenance

and Grounds Supervisors; dedicated to the upkeep of our school facilities; providing for the appropriate educational

environment for our students.

Here is an opportunity to compete to

apply for the 2011

                          

$750 Scholarships for Success 

The scholarships are being offered by the Oregon School

Facilities Management Association.

The association will award 5 annual scholarships of $750 each. Awards will be distributed from all areas of Oregon to students           attending schools with active OSFMA members.  The successful        candidates will pursue an area of study that will enhance their        abilities in Facilities Management, Maintenance, Support  Operations, Engineering, or Technology.  Scholarships may

be used at any accredited institution. 

Graduating seniors wishing to apply for a scholarship need to       submit the application form, and any supporting documentation, to OSFMA before January 15, 2011.

 


Application Requirements

General Requirements:
The applicants school district must have current Oregon School Facilities Management Association (OSFMA) membership. All applications must be typed, no hand written applications accepted. Please submit completed application packet with required documentation to the OSFMA address below. The application link is at the bottom of this page.

Disbursement of Funds:
Applicants may use their scholarship at any accredited institution (i.e. Junior College, Community College, Technical College, College, University, or Trade School). The money must be used for tuition, books, fees and housing. OSFMA will work with the college financial aid officer in determining the payee when the check is issued.

Selection Process:
1. Applicant will submit application along with required attachments to OSFMA by

January 15th.
2. Awardees will be invited to the OSFMA conference in April to receive the scholarship     certificate.

Requirements:
1. Applicants should be graduating seniors with a minimum 2.75 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent      grade point average.
2. Applicants should demonstrate two or more of the following qualities: leadership, achievements, volunteering, school or civic club membership, work experience.
3. Applicants must be pursuing a degree or professional certificate in an accredited Institution of higher education (i.e. Junior College, Community College, Technical College, Trade school, College or University). Applicants must maintain a minimum of 9 credit hours per term/semester.
4. The applicant must be in the act of furthering their education in Facilities Mgt., Maintenance or Support Operations (Maintenance, Custodial, Grounds, or related fields), Engineering, or Technology.
5. Attach two letters of recommendation (could come from a teacher, pastor, civic Leader, community leader, etc)
6. OSFMA Employees, Board Members, Scholarship Committee Members and families are not eligible to participate in the Scholarship Program.

Submit the application form and official sealed transcripts with signature from Guidance Counselor or Principal to:

Here is a link to the form filling Scholarship Application.

OSFMA
P O Box 1474
Scappoose, OR 97056