GRADUATE STUDIES AWARDS TO BE GRANTED

The OSPA Paul Warden & Mary Jo Keatley Graduate Studies Awards were established in 1998 to recognize and provide financial support to two students in school psychology training programs in the state of Oklahoma. These awards were developed in response to our professional commitment to encourage promising students to complete a school psychology program. Awards are presented to those individuals interested in pursuing a degree or certification in School Psychology.

Each candidate must submit a completed application, a resume, a copy of current transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. A committee from the OSPA Executive Board will review all completed applications using the specified criteria. Recommendations for selection will be provided to all voting OSPA Executive Board members who will then make the final nominee selections. Selection criteria will not be solely limited to written application forms. Information from other professionals in the field will also be considered in the final selection of the two candidates.

Applications are available from program directors at the University of Central Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University, East Central University and Northeastern University. Completed applications must be received no later than January 15, 1999, for consideration of the 1998-99 awards.

Monetary awards will be presented annually in the amount of $500 to the two selected students, who must furnish proof of enrollment to the selection committee. OSPA membership and previous psychometry certification is a primary pre-requisite for consideration for the award. Recipients of the awards will be acknowledged at the annual OSPA spring conference, April 23, 1999, at the Edmond Ramada Inn.

For further information contact:

Jean Benson

Awards, Honors, & Scholarships Chair

1313 Devonshire Court

Edmond, OK 73034

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