Frank Roberts - Parents Scholarship

Purpose: Promote educational opportunities for the Head Start community

Geographic Scope: Oregon

Eligibility:

• Must be a current Head Start parent for at least one (1) program year (current year can be included)
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must meet specific criteria listed on scholarship application page

Application Requirements:

• Complete application with responses to category questions
• 3 letters of reference required:
  • One Supervisor/Teacher
  • One Personal reference
  • One Community Member
• Application must be typed and limited to one page per category
• All applications must be submitted in English
• Photos will result in disqualification
• Applications must be complete and well-organized

Submission Method:

• Local programs must attach a "State Confirmation Form" to complete packet
• Hand deliver to Registration Table at Spring Conference by 2 pm on Wednesday, OR
• Mail to OHSA office (must be received by stated deadline)

Important Notes:

• Each applicant may enter multiple categories but can only be awarded one OHSA scholarship annually
• All applications are final at time of receipt
• Local programs must support applicants through editing, proofreading, and technical review before submission
• Points awarded for clear statement of goals/aspirations for career, education, and future
• Attendance experience and/or plans for higher education must be clearly addressed

Application Process

1. Obtain Materials
   • Download scholarship application materials from www.ohsa.net after OHSA state meeting in November
   • Materials also available at www.nhsa.org for national scholarship guidance
2. Complete Application
   • Type responses (not handwritten)
   • Limit to one page per category
   • Include clear statement of goals/aspirations for career, education, and future
   • Clearly address attendance experience and/or plans for attending higher education
   • Optionally describe how scholarship funds will help achieve goals
3. Gather References
   • Request more than enough reference letters, select best three
   • Letters must include author's title if applicable
   • Mark category in right-hand corner: Supervisor/Teacher, Personal, or Community Member
   • Do not submit more than three letters
4. Prepare for Submission
   • Double-check all statements against specific category guidelines
   • Hold materials together with sturdy clip or place in clear plastic report folder
   • Ensure application is complete before submission
5. Submit to Local Program
   • Determine local program's timeline and submit early
   • Local program will proofread and review for technical errors
6. Local Program Submits to OHSA
   • Local program attaches "State Confirmation Form" to complete packet
   • Hand deliver to Registration Table at Spring Conference by 2 pm Wednesday, OR
   • Mail to OHSA office (must be received by application deadline)
   • Local program retains copy of application materials

Required Materials

• Application form (download from ohsa.net)
• State Confirmation Form (for local program use)
• Three letters of reference (specific types required)
• Written responses to category-specific questions (one page per category)

Key Guidelines

• All submissions must be in English
• Typed format (not handwritten)
• No photos to be submitted
• Applications outside requirements are rejected
• Only complete applications move forward to scoring