Apply for OFIC-Administered Scholarships

Here are several 2026-2027 scholarship opportunities overseen by the Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges:
Ohio Scholars Program
Deadline May 1.  Award amounts vary.
  • Be an Ohio resident.
  • US Citizen.
  • Be a full-time undergraduate student during the full 2026-2027 academic year.
  • Maintain a minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA.
  • Attend an OFIC member college or university during the full 2026-2027 academic year.
  • Submit a current, unofficial transcript within application.
  • File the FAFSA and submit your FAFSA Submission Summary (formerly SAR).
Earl F. Morris Endowed Scholarship Program 
Deadline May 1.  $2,500 average award. 
Supporting college seniors in 2026-27 academic year who plan to continue studies in law school. Pre-law is the intention, but not necessarily the major.
  • Attend an OFIC member college or university students
  • Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA
  • Senior class rank for the upcoming 2026-27 academic year
  • U.S. citizen, qualify for financial aid, full-time enrollment
  • Faculty recommendation letter & Prelaw/advisor approval required
Nordson BUILDS Scholarship Program 
Deadline May 15.  $6,000 average award. 
Last year, Nordson Corporation awarded over $475,000 in scholarships to nearly 80 students who expressed interest in a career in the manufacturing industry and/or corporate America. Nordson offers professional development for these scholars through “Lunch and Learn” events, and many scholars are even offered internships each year.
  • Interest in a career in corporate America and/or the manufacturing industry
  • Preferred programs of study include Engineering, Business, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Industrial Management, Information Technology, Biomedical and engineering-related STEM majors leading to a career in industry
  • 3.0 GPA
  • Live and/or attend a campus near a Nordson facility (Ohio Facilities are located in Amherst, Austintown, Dayton, and Westlake. There is no set distance, but students within 60 miles will receive preference)

Source: Office of Financial Aid