Greater Cincinnati AOSA Chapter
Music and Movement Education
Greater Cincinnati AOSA Assistance Fund - page 1
Deadline for Completion January 31 of Each Year
Lisa Berry, chairperson
3146 Suburban Dr.
Beavercreek, OH 45432 ¨
(937) 426-0293
LisaDiann@Ameritech.net
GUIDELINES AND POLICY FOR APPLICANTS The following guidelines have been established to assist applicants who are seeking a grant from the Greater Cincinnati AOSA chapter. The Greater Cincinnati AOSA Assistance Fund provides financial aid to persons who are interested in furthering the growth of Orff Schulwerk. These persons must need financial aid to further their education in Orff Schulwerk.
o The funds must be used for training at a AOSA approved certification program or extension course.
o The applicant must show personal financial need.
o The applicant must be a current member of the AOSA and must have been an AOSA member in good standing for the one year prior to the application.Background :
The Greater Cincinnati AOSA Assistance Fund was established by the Greater Cincinnati AOSA Chapter to offer financial assistance to members of the chapter who wish to further their education related to the Schulwerk. It is reserved for uses and benefits associated with Orff Schulwerk.Application Procedure :
All necessary pages and forms must be typed, completed and returned to the scholarship committee chairperson no later than January 31 of any given year. The pages and forms include:1. Personal Information - ( see further pages )
You may include an attached one-page resume in lieu of the professional experience and education section.2. Description of intended coursework ( 1 - 2 pages )
Please describe the nature and purpose of your intended studies, and its immediate and subsequent value to you and to AOSA. Make your statement as complete and concise as possible to help the committee in its evaluation of your request.3. Agreement - ( see further pages ) sign and return with application
4. Financial Statement - ( see further pages )
5. Three reference letters which include the following topics:
(Give a copy of reference page to each person who is to write a letter for you)(a) Knowledge of subject matter and teaching ability
(b) Relationships i.e. supervisors, colleagues, students
(c) Work ethic- industry, follow through, responsibilityLetters should be sent directly to the scholarship committee chairperson ( see address above ).
6. The committee will inform the applicant of its decision by March 31 of the same year. If the proposal is funded it is understood that the training will be completed by December 31 of that year. If the funds cannot be used by that time the committee may grant an extension if a request is made in writing by December 1. If funds are awarded, a follow-up report is required thirty ( 30 ) days after completion of the training. Funds will not be awarded to the same person more than once in three years. If a request has been denied, a person may apply again the following year.
7. If funded, a check will be sent to the individual by April 31.
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