The Spark: You give.
You choose where your support goes. Help students preparing for in-demand careers, students from your own community, or students facing extra challenges on the way to a degree. You can also give to the Shared Support Fund (pooled scholarship), where your gift joins others to help hundreds of students across Ohio.
Contributions received by May 31 are awarded for the upcoming academic year.
OFIC works with our member campuses to find students who meet your criteria and confirm they are eligible. All distributable scholarship funds go straight to students' education. For many students, your gift helps close the gap of about $6,000 that remains after financial aid.
How Your Impact Makes a Difference
The Flame: OFIC matches scholarships with students.
The Fire: Scholars thrive.
With less need for loans and fewer hours at a part-time job, scholars have more time to study, lead, and get involved on campus. That focus keeps them on track to graduate on time. OFIC shares their reflections, photos, and updates with you, so you can see your impact take shape.
"Receiving this scholarship was like receiving a giant hug." — Jalesha, Ohio Scholar
What you start, they continue
Every Ohio Scholars Program scholarship starts with one gift. Here is how that gift grows from a single spark into something that lasts.
What you start, they continue
When scholars graduate, many build their careers right here in Ohio. They join local workplaces, strengthen their communities, and help lift the next class of students. Your spark becomes their fire, and it keeps growing for years to come.