• 2021-2022 OCCS Scholarship Re-Application

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  • The Ohio Council of Community Schools (OCCS) offers scholarship renewal for students who have previously applied for and/or received an OCCS Scholarship. These students must be pursuing a degree at any 4-year college or university (University of Toledo, etc.), 2-year college (Owens Community College, etc.), or trade school leading to a certification (Hamrick Truck Driving School, etc.).

    Eligibility for the 2021-2022 Renewal Scholarship:

    • Applicant has applied for an OCCS Scholarship in the past;
    • Applicant is currently attending a 4-year college or university, a 2-year college, or trade school leading to certification; and, 
    • Applicant has a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher at their current school.

  • Required Documents

    You will need to upload the following items in order to submit the application.

  • 1. Essay: please complete and attach a five-paragraph essay no longer than two pages.

    Topic: Aside from your degree/certification, what skills, achievements, or lessons do you hope to gain from continuing your education?

    2. A college transcript (official or unofficial) indicating the candidate's cumulative grade point average. 

     

    Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, html, zip, jpg, jpeg, png
    Document screenshots are permitted.

  • Need Assistance?

  • If you have any questions about the required documents or any part of the application process, please reach out to the scholarship team. Email: scholarships@ohioschools.org

    We are more than happy to assist!

  • Personal Information

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  • Demographic Information

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  • Education

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  • Personal Achievements / Accomplishments

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  • Extracurricular Activities and Community Service

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  • Short Answer

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  • Essay Submission

    You will need to upload a completed essay in order to submit the application.

  • Essay Directions: Please complete and attach a five-paragraph essay no longer than two pages.

    Topic: Aside from your degree/certification, what skills, achievements, or lessons do you hope to gain from continuing your education?

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  • Statement of Integrity and Authorization of Release

  • Statement of Integrity

    I certify that the information in this application is complete, accurate, and true. I understand that any misrepresentation of facts on this application could be cause for revocation of scholarships. I further understand that the information provided in this application may be used by OCCS to publicize the scholarship program in the media and in other printed materials. Applicant's signature grants OCCS and the Office of Student Financial Aid at the student's chosen college or university permission to release grade and financial-need information.

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  • Authorization of Release

    I give permission for OCCS to publicize the scholarship program on social media and printed materials.

  • The Ohio Council of Community Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in education for all with no differentiation being made based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability. 

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