This scholarship was established to honor the memory of C. Ralph Downs, former Putnam City teacher, counselor, principal and superintendent. The scholarship is awarded yearly to a deserving Putnam City faculty member who wishes to take graduate or undergraduate courses in the following subject areas:

• Administration
• Counseling

Scholarship Amount: $500

Requirements

• Applications will be accepted from any Putnam City School District career teacher or administrator.
• Applicants must matriculate in academic courses leading to a specific degree within any Oklahoma accredited four-year college or university.
• Priority consideration will be given to applicants taking courses in the following priority order:
  1. administration
  2. counseling
• Nearest to completing either graduate or additional undergraduate degree requirements.
• Seeking degrees related to the above priority listing of courses.
• Planning to continue their career in the Putnam City School District.
• Course registration receipt will be required.