Three OFIC-Administered Scholarships Available

The following scholarships, administered by the Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges, are available to OWU students. Good luck!

Earl F. Morris Endowed Scholarship Program

https://www.ofic.org/smr/morris

Deadline April 30.  $2,500 average award.

Supporting seniors in 2022-23 who plan to continue studies in law school.  Pre-law is the intention, but not necessarily the major.

  • Exclusively offered to OFIC member campus students
  • Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA
  • Senior class rank for the 2021-22 academic year
  • U.S. citizen, qualify for financial aid, full-time

Nordson BUILDS Scholarship Program

https://www.ofic.org/smr/nordson

Deadline May 15.  $3,500 average award.

Last year, Nordson Corporation awarded $700,000 in scholarships to nearly 200 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, and Westlake. There is no set distance, but students within 60 miles will receive preference)

Butler-Wells Scholarship Fund

https://www.ofic.org/smr/butlerwells

Deadline April 1.  $2,500 awards. 

  • 2.0 GPA
  • Resident of OH, PA, IN, IL (Preference for students from Piqua, Cincinnati, or Miami County)
  • Financial need
  • Course of study must be related to specific career objectives

Source: The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges

614-469-1950 | www.ofic.org