OSU in Tulsa SAC Scholarship Program

The intent of the OSU in Tulsa Staff Advisory Council Scholarship Program is to provide scholarships to qualified OSU staff members for assistance in meeting the costs of continuing education for enhancement of job performance at OSU in Tulsa. Scholarships are funded through various SAC projects, private donations and include matching funds from the university. Awards will be made when funds are available and announced during Staff Appreciation Day.

Applications are being accepted for Summer and Fall 2012 and Spring 2013 semesters.. Only one application per employee every academic year is allowed.

Awards for scholarships will be made upon Staff Advisory Council approval of final recommendations made by the Awards and Recognition Committee. Scholarships are “cost-reimbursable”. Awardee must cover costs at enrollment, complete the class(es), and submit a final grade report of “C” or higher in an accredited college credit class(es) in order to receive the award. Awardees will provide their final grade to the Chairperson of the OSU in Tulsa SAC Awards and Recognition Committee before receiving the award. The SAC Treasurer will issue one half of the total award. The matching portion will be payroll deposited, with taxes being deducted.

Eligibility Requirements

1. Applicant must be employed under one of the following group classifications as represented by OSU in Tulsa Staff Advisory Council:
   • Administrative/Professional Staff
   • Technical/Paraprofessional Staff
   • Clerical/Classified Staff
   • Service/Maintenance Staff
   • Skilled Crafts Staff
2. Applicant must be employed a minimum .75 FTE or more and at least funded 50% through budget or grant.
3. Applicant must have completed one year of continuous service, employed within OSU-Tulsa or OSU-CHS with the above status for at least one year.
4. Recipient must be employed at OSU-CHS or OSU-Tulsa after completion of class(es) to receive reimbursement. A recipient who resigns or is terminated before completion of class(es) will forfeit their scholarship.

Criteria for Award Selection

The Awards and Recognition Committee will consider all applications that meet all four eligibility requirements. All questions on the application must be answered to be considered. Additional information may be requested by the Chairperson either through phone call, email or personal interview during the final selection process. Applicants will be ranked numerically, with all names being removed from all documentation in order to allow for objective ranking by Committee members. The awardees will be chosen by their rank, highest rankings first, in descending order. Ranking criteria will be based on program level, degree, grades and credit hours. Preference will be given to applicants who have not received a prior Staff Advisory Council scholarship. If the applicant is receiving other assistance, it will also be taken into consideration.

Application will not be considered if all questions are not answered. Be specific.

Applications for the 2012-2013 scholarship award are due no later than April 8, 2013.

Online Application

You can also download and fill out the application in PDF format.