As part of our mission, Central OEA/NEA offers members scholarships to attend Central, OEA and NEA conferences and events that promote leadership, involvement, diversity, and building and supporting locals. Members must apply online. Active and open scholarships can be applied for using the links shown on the right.
Please note that the NEA events have a NEW application deadline.
Below are some of the conferences and events that Central offers scholarships to attend. As details become available, we will publish them on our front page.
Vivian Brown Educational Scholarship for College Students
The Central OEA/NEA Vivian Brown Educational Scholarship for College Students is offered in memory of Central OEA/NEA member Vivian Brown who dedicated her life to the purpose of public education and the mentoring of future educators.
The Purpose of the Central OEA/NEA Vivian Brown Educational Scholarship for College Students is to provide a $1,000 scholarship to students pursuing a degree in education at an Ohio college or university.
The Vivian Brown Scholarship for College Students will be awarded each spring to the child of a Central OEA/NEA member who is enrolled in an Ohio university or college course of study leading to a degree in education.
Continuing Education Scholarship for Members
The $1,000 Continuing Education Scholarship for Members will be awarded each spring to a Central OEA/NEA member who is enrolled in a course of study supporting their professional role.
Central Power Up! Conference
Central conferences and events are free to attend for all members, and do not require a scholarship.
Central Local Association Retreat
This retreat is for teams only. No scholarship is required but team members must register on our website. Central will reimburse for hotel rooms on a shared occupancy basis. Instructions for booking a hotel room is provided upon registration.
OEA Advocacy & Organizing Institute
Empowering training on the importance of negotiating and protecting and strengthening a collective bargaining agreement for local leaders and bargaining team members.
OEA Summer Academy
Provides opportunities for emerging and prospective leaders of the association to obtain practical knowledge and leadership skills for strengthening the local association.
NEA ESP conference
(apply by Nov. 30)
Enhance the skills and knowledge of ESP members to positively impact student achievement, build community relations, organize members, advocate for educators and build stronger locals.
NEA Minority & Women’s Leadership Training (EAST)
(apply by Nov. 30)
Training that aims to advance racial and social justice by preparing and supporting NEA members to be powerful leaders and advocates for their students, communities, profession, and Association.
NEA Retired Conference
(apply by Nov. 30)
The NEA-Retired Organizing Conference is devoted to training retired members to organize their communities to advance the cause of public education.
NEA Leadership Summit
(apply by Nov. 30)
Leaders will receive holistic content focused on national and Association-wide issues as well as individual and organizational needs. The Summit will support a competency-based model of developing great leaders.
NEA Racial & Social Justice Conference
(apply by Nov. 30)
Provides a unique space for educators, students, parents and families, organizers, community members and leaders to unite for the advancement of Justice in Education.
Applicants for scholarships with an application deadline of November 30th will be informed of the success of their application by the end of December. Applications submitted after deadlines will not be considered.