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Oklahoma Medal for Excellence Award

OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE

Foundation Annual Grants for Teachers

Funding Amount

$5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Oklahoma Medal for Excellence Award

Program Overview:
Recognizes and honors innovative public school educators for excellence in teaching and educational leadership.

Geographic Scope:

  • Oklahoma public schools

  • All grade levels and disciplines

    • Award Categories:

  • Elementary teaching

  • Secondary teaching

  • Elementary/secondary administration

  • Regional university/community college teaching

  • Research university teaching

    • Award Details:

  • $5,000 cash award per recipient

  • Medal and recognition

  • Honorees are featured in statewide broadcast and publications

    • Eligibility:

  • Public school educators in Oklahoma

  • Teachers at elementary and secondary levels

  • Administrators in elementary and secondary settings

  • University/college professors teaching in Oklahoma

    • Program Impact:

  • Since the Academic Awards Program inception, more than $4.8 million in merit-based scholarships and cash awards have been awarded to outstanding students and educators

  • Recipients receive statewide recognition

  • Awards ceremony featured in broadcast and media

    • Contact Information:

  • Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence

  • Phone: (405) 236-0006

  • Address: 5530 N. Western Ave., Suite 100, Oklahoma City, OK 73118-4003

    • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    teachers

    Categories

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