The Ohio War Orphans Scholarship Program awards tuition assistance to the children of deceased or severely disabled Ohio veterans who have served in the armed forces during a period of declared war or conflict.
To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate study program and pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree at an eligible college or university in Ohio.
Yes, applicants must have Ohio residency and be under the age of 25.
This scholarship covers a portion of instructional and general fee charges at two and four-year public institutions.
Students can apply for this scholarship by visiting the Ohio Board of Regents/State Grants and Scholarships Department webpage. The deadline to apply is July 1, 2019.
Applications are also available at the Ohio Board of Regents/State Grants and Scholarships Department, high school guidance offices, veterans service offices, and college's financial aid offices.