The Tom Mooney Memorial Scholarship is intended to provide an opportunity to a graduating senior who plans to pursue a degree in education, history, labor studies or political science.
Deadline: All applications must be received by May 3, 2024
All applications must be submitted to:
Tom Mooney Memorial Scholarship
Attn: Jill Jones
1251 East Broad St., Columbus OH 43205
jjones@oft-aft.org
Guidelines for Mooney Scholar selection:
- Applicant must be the child of a member (in good standing) of the Ohio Federation of Teachers or the child of any staff person who is employed by OFT or its locals.
- Applicant must be a graduating traditional public high school senior.
- Academic Achievement - GPA: 3.0 or higher (preferred, not required).
- A high school transcript must be provided.
- Applicant must already have been accepted to an accredited college or university.
- Applicant plans to pursue a degree in education, history, labor studies or political science.
- Application must include a letter of recommendation from a teacher not related to the applicant .
- Applicant must demonstrate involvement in extracurricular and community service activities.
- Applicant must provide an essay stating how he or she is committed to the passions that Tom Mooney exemplified.
- Application must include a signature of the applicant’s parent (or legal guardian) and the President of the OFT Local in which the parent (or legal guardian) is a member.
Other Guidelines:
- Monies will be awarded upon proof of enrollment.
- Scholarship is offered for one year and is non-renewable.
- All awards are at the discretion of the Tom Mooney Memorial Scholarship Fund Committee.