Betty Roberts Grant Application

The Betty Robert Leadership Conference Grant is available to those who identify as women and/or as members of other historically disadvantaged groups who are board members of an Oregon legal organization and who desire to attend a leadership conference but do not have sufficient conference funds available through the organization that they serve. An eligible conference must be publicized and open to state, regional, national, or international attendees, and must focus on enhancing the attendee’s leadership skills in the legal profession or as a nonprofit board member.

Preference is given to individuals with a demonstrated financial need. Applicants and recipients must be active members in good standing of the Oregon State Bar.

The maximum grant is $1,500.

Grant determination is based on a combination of the following:

Financial need: 30%
Personal statement: 60%
Overall application, including typographical errors, spelling, grammar and completeness: 10%

Betty Roberts Grant Application

Name*
First Last
Address*
Business Address Business Address 2 City State ZIP Code
Email*
Phone*
Your OSB Number*
Do you self-identify as (1) a woman; and/or (2) a member of any other historically disadvantaged groups? Please briefly explain.
Employment status*
Organization you are involved with*
Position in the organization and leadership path within the organization.*
Conference you are planning to attend. Include a link to the conference schedule or upload a PDF of the conference brochure below.*
Upload PDF of the conference brochure
Max. file size: 512 MB.
What is your proposed budget for conference attendance? Please include all expenses, whether covered by your organization or not.*
How is your organization assisting your attendance?*
Is your employer contributing to your attendance?*
- Yes
- No
Have you committed or will you commit any personal funds to attend the conference? If so, what is your personal financial commitment?*
Describe how the OWLS Foundation Betty Roberts Leadership Grant will aid in your attendance at this event.*
The maximum grant us $1,500. How much are you requesting from the Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation?*
Please provide a one-paragraph statement describing how you have in the past or plan in the future to contribute to greater access to justice for women and minorities or greater paths to leadership for women and minorities.*
May Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation use your name and information in press releases and on its website?*
- Yes
- No
If you responded “no,” please briefly explain why.
Income and Assets
Total household monthly income from employment
Total household scholarship/loan “income”
Other “income” (money from investments, trust, family, etc.)
Child support/spousal support
Total non-tax-deferred assets (checking, savings, trust funds, annuities, etc.)
Total tax-deferred assets (401K, 403b, IRA, annuities, etc.)
Net equity in all real property owned (current market value minus current amount of encumbrances)
Other income or asset or gifts or grants (please explain)
Monthly expenses
If paid biannually or annually, then amortize over 12 months.
Rent/mortgage
Utilities (sewer, water, gas, electricity, phone)
Cable and mobile devices
Insurance (auto, home, and other)
Property taxes
Food
Car payments
Car expenses (other than insurance)
Health and dental care (co-pays, medication, etc.)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Child care
Loans other than mortgage and car payment. List total owed and monthly payment amount(s).
Dues, PLF and other professional expenses not covered by your employer
Tuition, books and other school-related expenses, if any
Hidden
Other expenses. Explain
Other expenses. Explain.
Please briefly explain any other information you would like us to consider regarding your financial situation.

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