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Owens Community College Foundation announces 2013-14 scholarship program opportunities
The Owens Community College Foundation is investing in Northwest Ohio’s educational future by making available thousands of dollars in scholarship opportunities as part of the academic institution’s 2013-14 Scholarship Program.
Through the generosity of businesses and individuals within the surrounding communities, the Owens Foundation will offer current and future students the opportunity to apply for over 60 available scholarships for the upcoming 2013-14 academic year. Scholarship applicants must complete and return the application to the Oserve Office at any one of the College’s four locations by Feb. 15, 2013. Scholarship award notification will begin in May and will continue until all awards have been made.
For scholarships based on financial need, a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application for the 2013-14 academic year must be on file in the College’s Oserve Office by Feb. 28. FAFSA and Foundation Scholarship Program forms are available in the College’s Oserve Office or can be downloaded by accessing the Owens website at www.owens.edu.
In addition, Owens currently participates in several need-based federal and state funded grant programs, work study opportunities, and loans, which all require applicants to file a FAFSA form to determine financial need. Specific programs accessible to students include the Federal Pell Grant, the Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant, the Owens Community College Grant, the Federal Direct Stafford Loan, the Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan and Federal Work Study, among others.
The Owens Foundation was incorporated in April 2002 and has over $2.7 million in assets. The Foundation Board of Directors currently is comprised of 29 community leaders from Lucas, Wood and Hancock counties. The mission of the Owens Foundation and its Board of Directors is developing and providing resources to advance the College’s overall mission of serving students and the surrounding communities. The Foundation is also dedicated to removing barriers to education by providing student scholarships and supporting growth and innovation at Owens.
This past academic year, Owens provided more than $96 million in grants, scholarships, loans and federal work study to support the educational needs of students. For more information on Owens Foundation scholarship opportunities, call (567) 661-7603 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7603.
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