The Northwest Ohio Gerontological Association (NOGA) is pleased to offer two academic scholarships of $1,500 for an undergraduate student and $1,500 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 2010 (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:  "Identify a societal issue that challenges our aging population today" and "How has your education and experience (academic, professional) prepared you to address this issue?" 

The application along with the attachments must be completed and mailed by February 12, 2010 to: