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Ohio War Orphans Scholarship
Attention War Orphans Scholarship Recipients for spring term, 2008/2009:
In an effort to maintain balance in the overall state budget for the current year, the War Orphans Scholarship Program has been affected by a funding cut for spring term only.
What is it? The Ohio War Orphans 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.
Who is eligible? To receive War Orphans Scholarship benefits, a student must be enrolled for full-time undergraduate study at an eligible Ohio college or university. Ohio residency is required. Applicants must be under the age of 25.
How much aid is available? Scholarship benefits cover a portion of instructional and general fee charges at two and four-year public institutions and a portion of these charges at eligible private colleges and universities.
How do I apply? Application is made to the Ohio Board of Regents/State Grants and Scholarships Department.
Where do I get an application? Click here to get the application. Applications are also available from the Ohio Board of Regents/State Grants and Scholarships Department, high school guidance offices, veterans service offices, and college Financial Aid Offices.
Is there a deadline? The application deadline is July 1 of each year.