College Opportunities

Are you a student with aspirations of attending college or pursuing a technical school? At the Smith Family Foundation, we believe in investing in your future, which is why we offer game-changing scholarships designed to make your dreams a reality. Our scholarships cater to a range of needs, including $500 and $1,000 awards specifically for vo-tech students, as well as collegiate scholarships that span from $500 to $5,000. We also have a special opportunity for adults seeking to pursue a trade.

Apply: https://sffnj.org/scholarshipform

Drexel University are proud to offer applicants a variety of merit and special interest scholarships. Merit scholarships are granted to incoming students based on superior academic performance. Students are automatically considered for merit scholarships during the admissions process.

There are also special interest scholarships that your students may be eligible for with an additional application. Encourage your students to review Drexel's Undergraduate Scholarships to see a full listing of opportunities. Students can apply for most of the scholarships from the Enrichment and Scholarship Applications tab in Discover Drexel after submitting their application for admission.

If your students have any questions about our scholarship opportunities, please have them contact the Office of Admissions at 215.895.2400 or enroll@drexel.edu.

The Nike HSI Scholarship Program Application

The Nike HSI Scholarship Program is designed to empower young leaders who currently attend a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). An HSI is an institution of higher education with an undergraduate student enrollment that is at least 25 percent Hispanic. Please reference the latest US Department of Education NCES list to confirm if an institution is designated as an HSI.

Award

Scholars are selected based on merit. Award amounts range from $5,000 to $10,000, based on demonstrated financial need.

In late August, we welcomed 485 new students to the OWU campus, many of them supported by you throughout their college search and selection process. Early reports from faculty indicate that they are well prepared and engaged, and their presence is also being felt on team rosters, in student government, and in organizations across campus. Thank you for the encouragement you provide to your students as they prepare for the next step in their education and personal growth. We expect to be able to report great things from them as they make their mark on OWU!

Some statistics about our new students:

• 22% first generation to college

• 6% international (from 15 countries)

• Top states: OH, PA, IL, CA, FL, and NJ

• Average HS GPA: 3.71