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​Student Grant Program

Purpose:
In order to supplement the learning opportunities of talented and gifted students, OATAG wishes to assist local students augment and enrich their education by awarding grants.  Grants may include, but are not limited to:
  • An original project that promotes TAG student academic, creative, and/or leadership potential.
  • A research or community project involving TAG students.
  • An opportunity to participate in an activity/class that is of particular interest to the student.
(It is expected that students will require minimal adult assistance in completing this application and conducting the project).

Grant Award:
Up to three grants of a maximum $150.00 will be awarded.

Eligibility Criteria:
Current TAG identified students, K-12, in Oregon.  Applicants may apply individually or in teams of two or more.
 
Application Process:
  1. Download and complete the Student Grant Proposal, a Microsoft Word document (see Student Grants Quick Links).  Please limit proposal to no more than 4 pages.  Proposal sections:
    • Applicant(s) Information - Name, Age, and Grade.
    • Project Goal – What you hope to accomplish.
    • Project Description – Detailed description that includes who, what, when, where, how.
    • Personal Statement - Why is this project important to you?
    • Method of Evaluation – How you will evaluate the success of your project.
    • Dissemination – How this project will be shared with other students or groups. 
    • Budget – Itemized expenditures
  2. Download, complete, and scan the Application Form Signature Page, a PDF document (see Student Grants Quick Links).  If more than one applicant, each applicant and their parent or guardian must sign.
  3. If more than one applicant, download and complete the Additional Team Member Information, Microsoft word document (see Student Grants Quick Links)
  4. Complete and submit Application form via Air Table (see Student Grants Quick Links)  Please note that you cannot save and edit the application and will not be able to change the application once submitted.
    1. Enter required information and then
    2. Attach, if necessary, completed Additional Team Member Information (item 3 above)
    3. Attach completed Application Form Signature Page (item 2 above)
    4. Attach completed Student Grant Proposal (item 1 above)
    5. Submit Application. 

Grant Committee Review:
All applications will be reviewed by a committee of adult volunteers with a variety of experiences and an interest in TAG students.  The committee will be selected by the Board of Directors of OATAG.  Some of the factors the committee will consider:
  • the completeness of the information
  • the clarity of the goal
  • the relationship of the evaluation process to the stated goal
  • the feasibility of the plan for dissemination
  • the reasonableness of the budget for the goal
Decisions by the committee are final and not subject to review. 

Final Report:
A final report for grant recipients is due on the date shown in the Student Grant Timeline.  The final report (a Microsoft Word form will be provided) will include:
  • A brief description of your final product
  • Did your project meet your goal?
  • How, when and with whom did you share your project?
  • Did you stay within your budget?
The final report should also include attachments of pictures, videos, power point presentation, etc. that we could share with OATAG members via our Website, Newsletter or at the next OATAG conference.
 

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Student Grants Quick Links
  • OATAG Student Grant Point Of Contact: Judy Smith
  • Grant Publicity Flyer
  • Examples of Grants
  • Download these instructions
  • 1. Student Grant Proposal
  • 2. Application Signature Page
  • 3. Additional Team Applicant Information for Application Form
  • 4. Application Form on Air Table

2020-2021 Application Period Closed
Student Grant Time Line
  • 09-14-2020 Application Available
  • 01-04-2021 Completed Application Due
  • Date yet to be determined
    Notification to  Grant Recipients
  • 05-15-2021 Final Report Due
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  • HOME
  • Resources
    • Resources_COVID-19
    • General Resources
    • Members Only
    • TAG_Administrators
  • 2020 OATAG Conference
    • 2020_Virtual_Conference
    • StudentShowcase
  • TAG Basics
  • Advocacy
  • About
  • Student Grants
    • Student_Grant_Program
    • Current_Student_Grant_Recipients
    • Past_Student_Grant_Recipients
  • Donate
  • Join_OATAG
  • Contact Us
  • Current-Drummer
  • Keep In Touch
  • Archives
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