The Ohio Scholars Program
One of the largest and most diverse statewide scholarship management programs in Ohio.
The Ohio Scholars Program (OSP), thanks to donor partners - corporations, foundations, and individuals, provides scholarships for students. OFIC’s donor partners support college students from its 33 member campuses with scholarship, internship and full-time employment opportunities, creating connections to form a talent pipeline between recipients and their donors.
OFIC has created a simple process for donors to establish scholarship criteria to define their impact, while OFIC works with campuses to select the most qualified students that meet those guidelines for giving. OFIC then monitors student progress and provides each donor with their scholar(s) information for awareness and/or outreach.
What is an Independent College?
For more information about Ohio’s independent colleges and the students your donation could impact, click the links below.
Statistics of Independent Colleges in Ohio
The OSP has evolved immensely over the past 33 years and has been able to provide monetary gifts to more students as each year passes. Scroll down to learn how you can become a donor and the connection you will make with OFIC and our students.
Top Ohio Scholars Program Donors
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Corporations are making a strategic investment when providing a student(s) with funds to support their future. This is a great way to build relationships with possible future interns and or employees.
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OFIC takes care of the student selection process so it is less hassle for donors. OFIC finds the most qualified student in the donor partner’s geographic region, as these donors appreciate their money coming back to the local economy, as most of these students tend to return after graduation to enrich their community.
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Those who wish to see their scholarship forever make a difference can establish an endowment fund with a minimum gift of $25,000. OFIC‘s largest endowed scholarship is currently in excess of one million dollars.
OFIC and students are grateful for all of our generous donors. For a full list of donors, visit the honor roll page linked below.
How it Works
The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges helps to eliminate the stress and daunting task of managing a scholarship process through the Ohio Scholars Program.
OFIC ensures donors are involved with the selection and nomination process of students who fit the donor partner’s criteria including, geography, major, region, and financial need as determined by their campus.
Connecting Students with Corporate Ohio - Developing a Strong Talent Pipeline
Donor information is shared with the student recipient when the scholarship is awarded - opening doors for students to participate in donor partner internship and job opportunities.
Give to the Ohio Scholars Program
The Ohio Scholars program is extremely grateful for our generous donors who help make higher education possible for students. Custom scholarships starting at a charitable gift of $3,300 allow you to design award criteria to meet your areas of interest. Larger scholarships can go up to $100,000 or more — helping multiple students and keeping the impact going over time. Interested in funding a pooled scholarship? Learn more about your giving options with OFIC.
For more information, contact The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges at 614-469-1950 or by email info@ofic.org.