The Quinn Scholarship for Students is awarded each spring to the child of an ECOEA member who is enrolled in a course of study leading to a degree in education.

In Memory of Dolores Quinn

We are saddened to share the passing of Dolores Quinn, a devoted advocate for public education and a cherished member of the East Central Ohio Education Association (ECOEA) family. Dolores served for many years as Secretary of ECOEA, working closely alongside her husband, William Quinn, the first Executive Director of ECOEA. Together, they helped shape the foundation and direction our organization since its inception in 1959. Mr. Quinn served as Executive Director for 36 years, and both he and Dolores dedicated their lives to supporting educators and students across our district.

In honor of their legacy and lifelong commitment to education, ECOEA proudly offers two scholarships named in memory of William and Dolores Quinn. These scholarships continue to support educators and reflect the passion and dedication the Quinns brought to their work.

Per her obituary, Dolores wished that memorial contributions be made to the East Central Ohio Education Association in support of  scholarships. Donations can be mailed to the address below, or you can use the credit card link to make a donation.

East Central OEA
129 Easton St NE, Suite 103
Canton, OH 44721

Please click to read the full obituary: Dolores Quinn

ECOEA policy is listed below for the scholarship:

8.3         William & Dolores Quinn Scholarship for Students 

One $1500.00 scholarship will be awarded based upon the following criteria:

1. Students to be selected must be the child of an ECOEA member.
2. Student shall be enrolled or in a course of study in a college or university which leads to a degree in education.
3. If the student withdraws prior to the end of the period covered by the scholarship, refund of the unused portion should be returned to ECOEA.
4. Deadline for application is April 1st. Selection of the winner shall be by a lottery drawn prior to the ECOEA Spring Rep. Assembly.  (3/12/08)
5. ECOEA will send the check to the recipient, but the check will be made out to the college or university. (2/21/91)
6. The total amount of the scholarship must be used in the fiscal year (Sept.-Aug.) following the presentation. (11/9/95)
7. A Scholarship winner shall be ineligible to participate any future Quinn Student scholarship lottery. (3/12/08)

Applications are not currently being accepted for the 2026 Quinn Scholarship.  Please check back in December of 2025. 

Apply here: Link will be available at a later date.