OASIS is pleased to announce that the Applications for the 2023 OASIS Scholarships and Awards are now open!!
The 2023 Scholarship and Awards will be presented at this year’s OASIS Conference in Niagara Falls During the Gala Dinner on Thursday, 27th April 2023.
Registration details for the OASIS Conference were shared previously and can be found by following this Link.
SCHOLARSHIPS
OASIS is committed to helping their member agencies maintain and provide high quality services through exemplary leadership. To help achieve this, OASIS provides Scholarship opportunities for YOU to apply to. Please see below descriptions of the various learning streams and descriptions of funding available for your application.
- The George Braithwaite Scholarship was established in recognition of former OASIS Board member and President, George Braithwaite for his volunteer contributions to OASIS and is:
- Issued once per year to an Executive Director or Senior Manager.
- Up to $5,000 value.
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- Utilized for Executive Director or Senior Manager’s attendance/participation in the National Leadership Consortium on Developmental Disabilities’ week-long professional development program (guaranteed placement in the program)
- Learn More about the Leadership Institute Here.
- Funds to be utilized for travel, accommodation, meals & registration fees.
- Selection recommended by the OASIS Labour Relations Committee to the Board of Directors.
You can learn more and access the application Here.
Submission deadline is 24th March 2023
Note: Applicants can apply for more than one (1) scholarship.
- The President’s Scholarship was established in recognition of the contributions of the volunteer Presidents of OASIS since its inception in 1996.
- Issued once per year to an Executive Director or Senior Manager
- Up to $5,000 value.
- Can be utilized for Executive Directors’ or Senior Manager attendance/participation in a conference or educational program of their selection.
- Funds can be utilized for travel, accommodation, meals, registration fees and materials (i.e., books); and
- The Selection is made by the Chair & Vice-Chair of OASIS.
You can learn more and access the letter/application form Here.
Submission deadline is 24th March 2023
AWARDS
We want to take this opportunity to recognise and reward individuals and agencies for their achievements. To do this we provide two different awards that you can apply to for yourself, your agency, your colleague, or another agency.
The Annie Oliver Award recognises and honours an individual. It is awarded to Someone:
- who demonstrates excellence, innovation and leadership in the developmental services sector and best exemplifies the interests and mission of OASIS.
- who demonstrates the highest administrative competence and professionalism and in so doing has provided an inspiration to others; and
- Someone who, by a combination of perseverance, determination and positive attitude has assisted OASIS in achieving the goals inherent in its Mission Statement.
You can learn more and also access the letter/application form Here.
Submission deadline is 24th March 2023
The Annual Member Leadership Award recognises and honours an OASIS member organisation that:
- demonstrates excellence, innovation and leadership in the developmental services sector and best exemplifies the interests and mission of OASIS.
- demonstrates collaboration, partnership and professionalism and in so doing has provided an inspiration to others; and
- by a combination of perseverance, determination and positive attitude has assisted OASIS in achieving the goals inherent in its Mission Statement.
You can learn more and access the letter/form Here:
Submission deadline is 24th March 2023
Should you have any questions or require further clarification, please feel free to email us at: administrativesupport@oasisonline.ca or executivecoordinator@oasisonline.ca