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To demonstrate our commitment to high-quality education for all students and dedication to providing assistance to partner schools, The Ohio Council of Community Schools is pleased to offer annual grants and scholarships to help offset the costs of education.
POSTSECONDARY SCHOLARSHIPS: SCHOLARSHIP CYCLE IS NOW OPEN!
OCCS offers scholarships to support students who have attended an OCCS-affiliated charter school and wish to further their education after high school by attending a 4-year college or university, a 2-year college, or a trade college leading to certification. These scholarship opportunities were developed to award academic achievement, help students with financial need, support virtual students, and support first-generation college students. If awarded a scholarship, this scholarship is available for renewal upon completion of the Renewal Application in future years.
2025-2026 Academic Year Scholarship Application
2025-2026 Academic Year Renewal Application
Completed applications and all required documents are due by Friday, May 2, 2025.
For any questions, call Sarah Everett at (419) 720-5200 or email scholarships@ohioschools.org.
PERFORMANCE, INNOVATION, AND IMPROVEMENT GRANT: THE WINDOW IS CLOSED
OCCS is pleased to provide Performance, Innovation, and Improvement Grant opportunity for governing authorities of currently sponsored schools. These funding opportunities are intended to support the school in meeting the goals outlined in their Performance and Accountability Plan.
Scholarship History:
The first OCCS scholarship was released in 2008. Since then, OCCS is proud to have awarded more than 550 scholarships to students wishing to further their education after high school.
As A Matter of Fact:
Public charter schools generally operate with just two-thirds of the per-pupil funding provided for traditional public school students, and those funds must be allocated to cover the significant costs of education, facilities and transportation. With very limited exceptions, Ohio charter schools receive no portion of local share or levy funding.