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OKLAHOMA CITY- Oklahoma teachers can apply through Nov. 14 for professional development scholarships administered by the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence, a nonprofit organization that recognizes and encourages academic excellence in Oklahoma's public schools.

Teacher Scholarships for Professional Development are designed to enhance students' learning by allowing their teachers to attend top-quality regional, national and international workshops and institutes in their chosen fields. The scholarships help cover the costs of tuition, transportation, lodging and the expense of hiring a substitute teacher.
 
Scholarships will be awarded this December for teacher conferences and institutes scheduled any time in 2009. Applications are available on the Foundation for Excellence Web site at www.ofe.org or by contacting the foundation office at (405) 236-0006. Applications must be postmarked on or before Nov. 14.