Educator Scholarships
Public School Educators—Scholarships
Individuals currently employed as Oklahoma public school teachers and administrators may be considered for a full scholarship by completing an online registration form, which includes a brief scholarship application. A select number of scholarship spots are available in each workshop. Scholarship evaluation will begin on August 25, however the application will remain available until all spots are filled. It is recommended to submit an application prior to that date for full consideration. Scholarships are awarded using a number of criteria including teaching relevancy, prior scholarship attendance, and scholarship spot availability. Priority in workshop placement will be given to educators whose teaching areas are closely related to the workshop's subject matter. Recipients will be notified by August 29 and automatically registered in a workshop based on their workshop preferences provided in the scholarship questionnaire. Educators who are not selected for a scholarship will be added to the waiting list of up to three of their chosen workshops, or may choose to pay for the workshop to secure a spot as space allows.
Scholarships are provided by the Oklahoma State Department of Education and private donors. Additional funding is provided by the Oklahoma Arts Council.
Unfortunately, student teachers and substitutes do not qualify for scholarships.
Upon completion of each workshop, participants receive a certificate for 18 hours of professional development.
Payments
PUBLIC SCHOOL EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS
Rate includes tuition, meals (Thursday dinner through Sunday breakfast), and 3-nights lodging in a shared, double-occupancy room.
FREE (depending on scholarship availability)
+ $50 non-refundable registration fee (due within three days of scholarship confirmation)
+ studio fee for visual arts workshops*
*Each workshop includes a studio fee to help cover the cost of materials, equipment, and other essential resources. This fee ensures every participant has access to the tools and supplies needed for a successful, hands-on experience. Studio fees range from $0 to $50, depending on the specific expenses and needs of each course. The exact studio fee for each workshop is listed below its course description.
If you are an educator that wishes to enroll immediately with no scholarship, see Registration & Workshop Rates.
Registration
REGISTRATION SCHEDULE
August 1, 2025
REGISTRATION OPENS
August 24, 2025
DEADLINE FOR FULL SCHOLARSHIP CONSIDERATION: Individuals currently employed as Oklahoma public school teachers and administrators may be considered for a full scholarship by completing an online registration form which includes a brief scholarship application. Scholarship evaluation will begin September 5, however the application will remain available until all spots are filled. For full consideration, please register by August 24.
August 29, 2025
SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION NOTIFICATION: Educators who are selected for a scholarship must confirm their attendance to be registered in a workshop. Educators who are not selected for a scholarship will be added to the waiting list of up to three of their chosen workshops.
September 5, 2025
DEADLINE FOR SCHOLARSHIP ACCEPTANCE: Educators who are selected for a scholarship but do not confirm their attendance will be added to the waiting list of up to three of their chosen workshops.
Scholarship Considerations
Due to high demand for workshops, scholarship determinations will take into consideration teaching area relevancies, prior scholarship attendance, and scholarship availability. Those applying for a scholarship spot may list related classroom projects, teaching areas (e.g. music, art, English), etc. in their application. Priority will be given to applicants whose teaching areas most closely relate to the workshop course description. Priority will also be given to applicants who have not attended an OFAI workshop recently. Finally, some scholarship funds are restricted to geographical regions, so school districts may also be a factor in scholarship determinations.
If you are unable to attend a workshop for any reason, please notify the Oklahoma Arts Institute immediately so that your spot may be filled by an applicant from the waiting list. If you do not notify us of your cancellation or cancel fewer than 72 hours before the start of your workshop without a doctor's note or other evidence of an emergency, you will not be eligible for an OFAI scholarship in the future. Additionally, scholarship recipients who cancel after enrolling in a workshop two years in a row will not be eligible for a scholarship in the future.