Ken Lyday Memorial Staff Scholarship

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