The Northwest Ohio Gerontological Association (NOGA) is pleased to offer two academic scholarships of $1,000 for an undergraduate student and $1,000 for a graduate student.  The scholarship is intended to benefit students who are preparing for careers in age-related fields.  Applicants must be currently enrolled in and have completed one semester/quarter at an accredited college or university in Northwest Ohio.  The recipient(s) will be invited to attend the awards ceremony in Toledo, Ohio, in May 2009 (date and location to be announced).

Applicants must complete the attached form along with a letter of reference from your academic advisor or an instructor in the field of gerontology on university letterhead and complete an "essay" responding to the following questions:  "What do you consider to be an important societal problem in geriatric care?" and "Based on your personal achievements, how will they impact your role in the field of geriatric care?" 

The application along with the attachments must be completed and mailed by February 13, 2009 to: