Scholarship Undergraduate

Ohio War Orphan & Severely Disabled Veterans' Children Scholarship Program

Ohio Department of Higher Education

Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
57
Days
May 15 2025
Application Deadline
Yes
Renewable
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What you'll need:
  • Checkmark Other - Veteran Award letter; Student Acknowledgement Statement; Copy of US Dept. of Veteran Affairs overall disability rating and Death Certificate
  • Checkmark Application Form
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Ohio War Orphan & Severely Disabled Veterans' Children Scholarship Program
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Description

The Ohio War Orphan & Severely Disabled Veterans' Children Scholarship Program awards tuition assistance to the children of deceased or severely disabled Ohio veterans who served in the armed forces during a period of declared war or conflict. The scholarship may be awarded to students attending Ohio public institutions, who will be funded 83 percent of tuition and general fees; and students attending private institutions, who will receive an annual award amount of $6,490 for the year. To receive scholarship benefits, a student must be pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree at an eligible college or university. Students may receive benefits covering a maximum of 15 quarters or 10 semesters. If a student has a learning disability, they would be eligible to receive the scholarship for 20 semesters and 30 Quarters, along with having the cumulative GPA requirement of 2.0 waived. However, the student's institution must send confirmation of this status by email to the WOS Program Manager before approving the waiver or exception. Students may apply online or submit their paper applications through mail. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university, a four-year college or two-year college
  • CheckmarkMust be at least 16 years old
  • CheckmarkMust not be older than 24 years old
  • CheckmarkMust study full-time
  • CheckmarkRestricted to residents of Ohio
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying in Ohio
  • Checkmark Must be a dependent of the service(s) specified above Checkmark Must be in or a veteran of any U.S. Armed Service

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Veteran Award letter; Student Acknowledgement Statement; Copy of US Dept. of Veteran Affairs overall disability rating and Death Certificate
  • Checkmark Application Form
For more info, please visit our site
Contact Cleone Brandy
Program Manager, Financial Aid
cbrandy@highered.ohio.gov
Tel: 614-752-9481
Fax: 614-466-5866 Address 25 South Front Street
Columbus, OH 43215