Russell Owen Scholarship
Instructional materials coordinators who have never attended an IMCAT conference can apply for the Russell Owen Memorial Scholarship for free registration to IMCAT's annual conference. December 2026 we will be at Embassy Suites in San Marcos, Texas.
Application Deadline for 2026: Friday, October 2 , 2026 - The application period will open when early bird registration opens for conference 2026.
Apply for the 2026 Russell Owen Scholarship
The IMCAT Russell Owen Memorial Scholarship is designed to assist an instructional material coordinator who plans to pursue professional development and commemorates the achievements of Russell Owen, a founder of IMCAT. During more than 30 years as an administrator for the Dallas Independent School District, he was dedicated to sharing knowledge among instructional materials coordinators.
The scholarship covers conference registration, including conference meals. The recipient is responsible for other travel costs (e.g., lodging and transportation).
To be considered for the scholarship, an applicant must:
- be an instructional materials coordinator or directly involved in the acquisition of instructional materials,
- declare intent to attend the entire IMCAT conference in December,
- have never attended an IMCAT conference before, and
- upload a letter (PDF preferred) in the application process from a supervisor/director as to why the applicant is being nominated to attend the conference.
Application Deadline for 2026: Friday, October 2, 2026 - The application period for 2026 will open when early bird registration opens for conference 2026.
Past Russell Owen Scholarship Recipients
2025
Taylor Weatherby, Dawson ISD
2024
Rhonda Howell, Forestburg ISD
Abby Turner, Taylor ISD
2023
Janeth Valadez, Midlothian ISD
2022
Amanda Lopez, Natalia ISD
2021:
Debbie Matthys, Taylor ISD
2019
Suheill Villafane, Eanes ISD
Monica Wahl, Navarro ISD
2018
Jerry Brannen, Paris ISD
Jena Gonzalez, Del Valle ISD
2017
Sheri Hayes, Bishop CISD
Shannon Ripley, Winters ISD
2016
Gayle Parencia, Wharton ISD
Donna Carnagery, Petersburg ISD
2015
Glenn Barfield, New Boston ISD
Ricky Northrup, Valentine ISD
Dayna Prochaska, Early ISD
2014
Jeff Funderburgh, Birdville ISD
Karen Phillips, Sulphur Springs ISD
2013
Lotte Talley, Happy ISD
