Scholarship Opportunity

Ohio War Orphan & Severely Disabled Veterans’ Children Scholarship

Offered by Ohio Department of Higher Education

Tuition and general-fee assistance for eligible children of deceased or severely disabled Ohio wartime veterans.

EssayNot required
RenewableYes
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Student

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

2027–2028 application

OpensMay 16, 2026
DeadlineMay 15, 2027

Eligibility

  • Ohio resident applying between ages 16 and 24 for full-time associate or bachelor’s study at an eligible Ohio college.
  • Be the child of a deceased or severely disabled qualifying Ohio veteran with eligible wartime/conflict service; disability route requires qualifying VA documentation of at least 60% overall service connection/combined rating.
  • Veteran service dates and Ohio residency history must satisfy the full state application definitions; general veteran-dependent status alone is insufficient.

Requirements

  • Submit the application, DD-214, applicable VA award/benefits verification and required Student Acknowledgement Statement; complete the FAFSA.
  • For 2027–2028, submit a complete application by May 15, 2027; use either electronic submission or paper mail/fax, not both.
  • Continuing recipients must maintain full-time enrollment and at least 2.0 cumulative GPA after the first year; approved enrollment exceptions require school review.

How to Apply

  1. 1Read the ODHE application definitions and choose the electronic or paper process linked on the official WOS page.
  2. 2Gather veteran documentation and the acknowledgement form, then submit through the selected official channel.
  3. 3Continuing recipients generally do not reapply annually; ask ODHE about reactivation after a payment gap.