NCAEOP Scholarships

The North Carolina Association of Educational Office Professionals, Inc. awards annual scholarships in the amount of $9,000+. Total scholarships are awarded by State, District, Local and National in excess of $50,000 annually. Applications are received on the local level with winners advancing to District, State and National competition. EOP scholarships are awarded on the basis of association participation, character, initiative, academics and financial need.

To qualify, the scholarship applicant must:

1. Be a citizen of the United States.
2. Be a graduate of a senior high school or equivalent.
3. Be actively employed as an office professional in an educational system, organization, or institution in the state of North Carolina.
4. Have been a member of NCAEOP for the last five (5) consecutive years and must be current paid member of NCAEOP when request is made for scholarship payment.
5. Hold or have made application for a State Professional Standards Program (PSP) certificate.
6. Have taken two or more courses in chosen program.
7. Be planning to further his/her education.
8. Submit a completed application with the following attachments:
   1. Photograph (See cover sheet for directions);
   2. One-page biographical sketch on “Why I Am Choosing to Further My Education” that includes a statement of financial need;
   3. Up-to-date, official college transcript which includes the applicant’s complete academic record;
   4. A letter or statement from the college which states that the applicant is currently enrolled, the date of quarter/semester applicant enrolled or plans to enroll, and the course of study the applicant is pursuing. Enclose a copy from college catalog showing tuition/fees and course requirements of applicant’s program.
   5. Three (3) letters of recommendation as outlined below:
      1. One (1) from the applicant’s immediate supervisor which should describe the applicant’s activities and leadership record on the job, personal traits, character, initiative, home background and applicant’s financial need.
      2. One (1) from an executive administrator of the employing system, organization or institution.
      3. One (1) from someone other than a member of the sponsoring association or the applicant’s family.
      4. NO other information on the nominee will be accepted