Service
Eyes of Freedom Scholarship – Student Veteran
The Eyes of Freedom Scholarships were created in 2015 by the Combat Veterans Club to honor the memory of the twenty-three United States Marines and the Navy Corpsmen serving in Columbus, Ohio's Lima Company, 3/25, who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2005. Two $500 scholarships are awarded annually, administered by the General Abraham and Colonel Greenfield Veterans and Military Student Services Center. Preference is to award one student veteran and one non-veteran scholarship annually to a student seeking a four-year degree.
APPLICATION PROMPT
How has your military service enhanced your academic pursuits at Ohio University?
Eyes of Freedom Scholarship – Undergraduate Non-Veteran Student
The Eyes of Freedom Scholarships were created in 2015 by the Combat Veterans Club to honor the memory of the twenty-three United States Marines and the Navy Corpsmen serving in Columbus, Ohio's Lima Company, 3/25, who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2005. Two $500 scholarships are awarded annually, administered by the General Abraham and Colonel Greenfield Veterans and Military Student Services Center. Preference is to award one student veteran and one non-veteran scholarship annually to a student seeking a four-year degree.
APPLICATION PROMPT
How have you stood for freedom, justice and liberty at Ohio University?
Edwin L. Kennedy Leadership Award for Outstanding Community Service
Named in honor of Alumnus Edwin L. Kennedy, this award serves to recognize an individual for their lasting and selfless acts of leadership as servant to one’s community.
The Committee for this award shall take into consideration the student’s philosophy of leadership and how that is articulated throughout their actions in service. Applicants/nominees should make great attempts to describe the initiatives created, the depth and extent of the service involvement, and to articulate how leadership occurred or was developed and/or exercised in the experiences.
APPLICATION PROMPT
Describe your community engagement experience: Who did you work with, what did you do, and what were the outcomes for yourself and the community?
Rita LaValley Recreation Employee Award
Honoring the attributes of a devoted 30-year employee, Rita LaValley, this scholarship fund recognizes a Campus Recreation student employee that exemplifies exceptional service and dedication to the department, provides genuine care and support for others, and serves as a mentor to their peers.
APPLICATION PROMPT
How have you demonstrated genuine care and support for others while in your role with Campus Recreation?
Student Affairs Employee Scholarships
Established through generous gifts to the Division of Student Affairs Support Fund, student employee scholarships are meant to recognize the important role that students play in the work of the Division of Student Affairs at Ohio University. Scholarships will be awarded to those who demonstrate financial need. Scholarship categories include Academic Excellence and Excellence in the Workplace.
APPLICATION PROMPT
- Describe how employment in Student Affairs has shaped your experience at Ohio University and what impact that employment has had your personal and professional growth.
- Describe your financial need.
Dr. Patti McSteen Award
The Dr. Patti McSteen award was created in honor of Dr. Patti McSteen’s legacy at Ohio University, specifically her involvement in creating the Margaret Boyd Scholar’s program. The award honors a current Boyd scholar or recent alum that has demonstrated leadership, courage and service to our University community.