Seven (7) scholarships, one (1) for each WOEA area, will be funded annually up to $1,000 for each delegate, not to exceed the OEA At-Large reimbursement when combined with local funding. The scholarship recipient must provide verification of the amount of local funding in the form of a copy of the documentation provided the local’s treasurer. Delegates must submit requests for funding by May 11, 2026. Once a deadline is past, no further applications will be considered. Generally, expenses will be paid by the applicant and reimbursed by WOEA. In addition to completing the WOEA voucher, applicants must complete a report form to assist WOEA in knowing the value of event to the recipient and to WOEA. If there are more applicants than scholarships, a waiting list will be maintained should there be any cancellations. If a scholarship recipient does not use an awarded scholarship, that member will be excluded from consideration for future scholarships for a period of 3 years. WOEA will notify local presidents regarding the scholarships WOEA awards to members of that local. Delegate receiving scholarship MUST attend ALL NEA RA sessions or delegates will not receive scholarship reimbursement.