Northwestern Ohio Education Association

The Don Traxler Memorial Scholarship is offered to assist an active NWOEA member in graduate studies excluding administration. The scholarship is $1,500.

The NWOEA Jerry Schlick Memorial Scholarship Current Undergraduate Student is open to all children (up to the age of 26) of a unified member. The recipient must be a child of a unified member, must be pursuing a degree in the education profession, must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate level program. The Northwestern Ohio Education Association is glad to assist the children (biological children, adopted children, step-children, guardianship(s)) of members who are going into the education field. Applicants are encouraged to apply throughout their college years. The scholarship is for $1,000.

The NWOEA Jerry Schlick Memorial Scholarship Current High School Senior is open to all children of a unified member. The recipient must be a child of a unified member, and must be pursuing a degree in the education profession. The Northwestern Ohio Education Association is glad to assist the children (biological children, adopted children, step-children, guardianship(s)) of members who are going into the education field. The scholarship is for $1,000.

Go to the Grants/Scholarships/Awards tab at the top of the homepage to apply today!

The NWOEA Public Relations Committee announces the availability of grants for local associations to be used for public relations and professional development.  Grants up to $500 per local will be awarded up to a total of $8000.  Guidelines for the grant are included in the application.  Upon approval of the grant application by the committee, the local will receive half of the approved funding and upon verification of attendance at NWOEA events, receipt of all documentation, and evidence of a sucesssful OEA Fund drive, a check for the remainder will be mailed to the local treasurer within 20 days.  All applications are due no later than Friday, October 30, 2026.

Click the link below to access the PR Grant application.  

PR Grant Application

The 2026 NWOEA Awards Banquet was held on Tuesday, March 12.

Photos of the event can be viewed here: