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 their growth in Orff Schulwerk. These persons must show a need for financial aid to further their education in Orff Schulwerk.

• The funds must be used for registration costs at AOSA National Conference.
• The applicant must show personal financial need.
• The applicant must be a current member of the AOSA and the Greater Cincinnati Chapter
and must have been an AOSA and Greater Cincinnati Chapter 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 July 1 of any given year.
The pages and forms include:

1. Personal Information ( see attached pages )
You may include an attached one page resume in lieu of the professional experience and education section.

2. Description of intention to attend AOSA National Conference ( 1-2 pages )
Please describe the nature and purpose of your intended use of the requested funds,
as well as 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 attached pages, sign and return with application )

4. Financial Statement ( see attached 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, responsibility

Letters should be sent directly to the scholarship committee chairperson.

6. The committee will inform the applicant of its decision by August 31 of the same year.
If the proposal is funded it is understood that the conference will be attended the same year as the award.
If unforeseen circumstances prevent the awardee from using the granted funds within the alloted time frame,
the awardee is asked to return the funds to the Greater Cincinnati AOSA chapter.

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If funded, a check for $250. for the National Conference registration will be sent to the individual by September 31.
Additional reimbursement for Lodging, Travel, and Meals up to $500. will be awarded upon presentation of verified receipts.
Expense receipts are required within thirty (30) days after the last day of the conference
to receive the remainder of monies. This verification should be sent directly to the scholarship committee chairperson.

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.

 

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