Ohio War Orphans & Severely Disabled Veterans' Children Scholarship

Scholarship · Ohio Department of Higher Education / Ohio War Orphans Scholarship Board

Ohio War Orphans & Severely Disabled Veterans' Children Scholarship. From $6,397. Deadline: May 15, 2027. Not a promise you will receive the award.

Sponsor: Ohio Department of Higher Education / Ohio War Orphans Scholarship Board
Official link: https://highered.ohio.gov/educators/financial-aid/sgs/wos (highered.ohio.gov)
Amount: From $6,397. 2026-27 Board-approved: 77% of tuition/general fees at Ohio public institutions; $6,397/year at private institutions (official ODHE WOS).
Status: Open Now. Deadline on file: May 15, 2027. Confirm on the official page.
Deadline: May 15, 2027 for AY 2027-2028
Who can apply: Students in Ohio; Minimum GPA on file: 2
Last checked: September 7, 2026 (we checked the official page)
Last verified: 2026-09-07

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States on file: Ohio

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Source: Ohio Department of Higher Education / Ohio War Orphans Scholarship Board (official URL on file)

Source: confirmed

Deadline verified: yes · 2026-09-07

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Current cycle: confirmed · the date on file is still open

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Eligibility on file

Ohio War Orphans & Severely Disabled Veterans' Children Scholarship covers 77% of public tuition/fees or $6,330 at private colleges (2025-26). Board sets funding annually (~late July). Official ODHE WOS. Eligibility (Ohio WOS; checked 2026-09-07): OH resident ages 16–24; full-time UG; children of deceased/severely disabled qualifying veterans.

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Who can apply

Students in Ohio
Minimum GPA on file: 2

How to apply

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Questions

Who sponsors Ohio War Orphans & Severely Disabled Veterans' Children Scholarship?

Ohio Department of Higher Education / Ohio War Orphans Scholarship Board. Official page: https://highered.ohio.gov/educators/financial-aid/sgs/wos

What is the amount for Ohio War Orphans & Severely Disabled Veterans' Children Scholarship?

From $6,397. 2026-27 Board-approved: 77% of tuition/general fees at Ohio public institutions; $6,397/year at private institutions (official ODHE WOS). This is the amount on file.

Who can apply for Ohio War Orphans & Severely Disabled Veterans' Children Scholarship?

What is the status of Ohio War Orphans & Severely Disabled Veterans' Children Scholarship?

Open Now. Deadline on file: May 15, 2027. Confirm on the official page.

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