OEA Award & Scholarship Recipients
(Pictured above) Mark Lowrie, Ohio Teacher of the Year; Cheryl Williams, ESP of the Year; Lauren Bartlett, Jean Kershaw Scholarship; Alexander Doherty, ESP Aspiring Teacher Scholarship; Hilliard Education Association, Blue Ribbon Association Award; Morgan Trau, Media Award for Public Service; Ohio Organizing Collaborative, OEA Friend of Education Award; Doreen Evans, Marilyn Cross Scholarship. Read more about these award recipients in the the 2024 June-July Ohio Schools Magazine issue.
OEA is pleased to celebrate, honor, and reward the outstanding work of our members and local affiliates who have made special contributions to the improvement of public education.
The OEA will lead the way for continuous improvement of public education while advocating for members and the learners they serve.
Academic & Higher Education Scholarships
Human & Civil Rights Awards
Peace & International Understanding/Relations Awards
Leadership Awards
NEA Foundation & Awards
- NEA-R Jack Kinnaman Scholarship
NEA Foundation awards over 150 grants to support educators’ efforts to close the achievement gaps, develop creative learning opportunities for students, and enhance their own professional development.
P.O. Box 2550 | 225 E. Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43216 | 43215
awards@ohea.org
614-227-3116 or 800-282-1500 ext. 3116
Unless otherwise noted, applications (and forms) must be submitted by January 31, 2025. Click here to download a print-friendly summary of the many OEA Awards and Scholarship opportunities.
Special Notes
- We recommend careful review of the eligibility guidelines as they vary by program type.
- All awards and scholarships will be acknowledged during the OEA Spring Representative Assembly.
- The Committee reserves the right to present no award or to refer an applicant to another award or scholarship.
Additional OEA Awards & Grants
Local Affiliate Grants
- One-Year Special Project
- Two-Year Special Project
- Effective Locals
- Release Time
OEA Educational Foundation
- Diversity Program Funding Grant
- Innovation Program Funding Grant
- Whisper Fund Grants
- Make-A-Wish® / Adopt-A-Wish