TMA Scholarships

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TINKER MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Description
The Tinker Management Association (TMA) promotes, organizes and conducts activities to enhance the professionalism of public administrators assigned to Tinker Air Force Base. In support of this mission, one of TMA principles is to foster educational advancement and professional growth. The Tinker Management Association Scholarship Program has been established to encourage and assist ambitious members of TMA to continue their formal education.


NATURE AND AMOUNT OF SCHOLARSHIPS
The TMA Scholarship Program offers three types of scholarships to military, civilian, and contract employees of Tinker Air Force Base. If you received a TMA scholarship last semester, you are not eligible this semester. The three categories of scholarships are the TMA Scholarship, the Chris Spencer Memorial Scholarship, and the Tinker Intern Program (TIP) / Study Temporary Employee Program (STEP) Scholarship. The dollar amount and quantity of each scholarship type is based upon the TMA membership total and TMA available funds each year. Finalists are eligible to receive only one scholarship. All finalists will be selected by the TMA Scholarship Committee.


TMA SCHOLARSHIP QUALIFICATIONS

To qualify for application, the following criteria must be met or agreed to:


  • Must be Permanent Civil Service, Contractor, or Military currently employed at Tinker Air Force Base.

  • Must be a TMA member in good standing.

  • Must have completed at least one (1) semester (or equivalent) of course work leading to a degree or certificate within the past two (2) years.

  • Must be currently enrolled.

  • The minimum amount of course work that must have been completed:
    • Six (6) credit hours per semester or equivalent for undergraduate program, or
    • Three (3) credit hours per semester or equivalent for graduate program.

  • Although course work need not be job related, all course work submitted must be from an accredited institution.

  • Must submit a written application and agree to a personal interview.

  • Must have at least a 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 system or equivalent during the past two (2) years. Where satisfactory/unsatisfactory type grading is used, the applicant must obtain the numerical equivalency documentation from the educational institution and provide it with the application.

  • Must agree to the immediate supervisor being contacted to provide comments on work habits. The supervisor’s response will be handled as confidential information and will only be released to TMA Scholarship Committee members.

  • Typical questions are:
    • Has any disciplinary action been taken against the applicant during the last three years? If yes, what type of action and for what offense?
    • Has the applicant been reported as a marginal worker, received a less than satisfactory performance rating, or had a step increase withheld or delayed for failure to perform at an acceptable level of competence? If yes, when and current status?

  • Must secure an official University transcript with seal including courses taken toward a specified goal. Transcripts printed from the internet or copies of an Official transcript will not be accepted. Submission of an unofficial transcript automatically disqualifies the application package.

  • Oklahoma City University/Meinders School of Business
    • Must meet all of the above TMA Scholarship criteria and
    • Must show proof of enrollment at the Meinders School of Businesses at Oklahoma City University.


CHRIS SPENCER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Chris Spencer Memorial Scholarship has been established in memoriam of Chris Spencer, a former TMA officer. This scholarship was designed to assist single parents continuing their formal education. All qualified applicants should answer “YES” in the appropriate block on the application form. Qualifications for the Chris Spencer Memorial scholarship are as follows:

  • Must meet all of the above TMA Scholarship criteria and,
  • Must be a Single Parent


Tinker Intern Program (TIP) /Study Temporary Employee Program (STEP) SCHOLARSHIP
The Tinker Management Association Scholarship Program has been extended to include those Individuals who are participants in the TIP and STEP programs.

  • Must meet all of the above TMA Scholarship criteria and,
  • Must be a member of the TIP or STEP programs


SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION
The completed application form together with the official transcript should be mailed or delivered to:


448 SCMW/OMM
Building 3001, Post 1AD2 109B

Or you can call (405) 734-8000 for delivery arrangements.

If mailing, please call to ensure package is received.

Upon receipt of the completed application package, the TMA Scholarship Committee will review information to determine eligibility in accordance with all the qualifications listed above.


RESPONSIBILITY FOR ADMINISTRATION
Policies and changes in policies governing this scholarship program are established by the TMA Board of Directors. Responsibility for administering the program within that policy framework is vested in the TMA Board of Directors and the Chairperson of the Scholarship Committee, who is appointed by the First Vice-President of TMA.


PUBLICITY FOR THE PROGRAM
Publicity for the program will be accomplished by news releases to the TMA Public Administrator, the Tinker Take Off, the Official Bulletin, the TMA website, and various other forms of Media.


TIME SCHEDULE
The schedule for the TMA Scholarship Program is as follows:

  • Deadline for receipt of applications 26 March 10
  • Winners announced NLT 9 April 10
  • Scholarships given (TMA Luncheon) TBA



PRESENTATION OF SCHOLARSHIPS
The scholarships will be presented at the TMA luncheon. (Winners must purchase their luncheon tickets.)


RESTRICTION OF SCHOLARSHIPS
All scholarships may be withheld if, in the opinion of the TMA Executive Board of judges, none of the applicants are worthy to receive any scholarships.

A scholarship may be withdrawn if the individual to whom the scholarship was presented does not enter an accredited college or university within one year from the date the scholarship was given.

Use of the money by the student is restricted to tuition, incidental fees, textbooks, and other student educational expenses.

For more information on TMA scholarships, contact , TMA Scholarship Committee Chair.


SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS SPRING 2010


TMA SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS


Archie T. Burch
Ashley N. Sprecker
James W. Crowson
Karla A. Wells
Matthew R. Ivester
Mi H. Nguyen
William H. Rowlett


CHRIS SPENCER MEMORIAL TMA SCHOLARSHIP WINNER


Alana Hayward


TIP/STEP SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

Lori K. Phillips
Prinston T. Wilson