The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges Distributes $112,000 in CIC/UPS Scholarships to 32 of Ohio’s Private Colleges and Universities
Columbus, OH, September 26, 2024 - The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges (OFIC) has awarded $112,000 in CIC/UPS Scholarships to assist 32 students attending independent colleges and universities across Ohio. These scholarships were made possible by a grant from the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) in Washington, D.C., through the CIC/UPS Educational Endowment.
“OFIC is honored to receive this generous support from CIC/UPS. With this donation, we can help 32 students—one from each of our member campuses—achieve their educational goals,” said Bill Spiker, President of OFIC.
Nationally, CIC awarded more than $1.5 million in student scholarships through state-based associations to make private colleges and universities more affordable and accessible for underserved students.
OFIC’s 32 member colleges and universities in Ohio benefited from the CIC/UPS Scholarships this year.
“The Council of Independent Colleges is proud to support nearly 430 students with financial need in 25 states through the CIC/UPS Scholarships,” said Marjorie Hass, President of the Council of Independent Colleges. “Our partnership with OFIC helps these students pursue their education at some of Ohio’s outstanding independent colleges and universities.”
The CIC/UPS Scholarships Program has made a private college education possible for more than 20,000 students, creating a transformative impact on individuals, families, and communities across the country.
Listed below are the names of OFIC scholars who received a CIC/UPS scholarship gift this year:
Hibo Adan - Otterbein University
Abigail Almodovar - Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Alaysia Beard - Ursuline College
Raymel Bowden - Ashland University
Ajia Cook - Baldwin Wallace University
Nuri Craig - Ohio Wesleyan University
Caleb Eischen - Lourdes University
Lauren Felvus - Hiram College
Ramatu Kamara - Denison University
Stefan Kazola - University of Mount Union
Sophia Kerr - Defiance College
Gabriella Lillico - Wittenberg University
Madeline Meimaridis - Kenyon College
Bryce Moyers - Marietta College
Elias Ng - Cedarville University
Alexander Norman - Capital University
Anthony Odu - Ohio Northern University
Mara O'Leary - Franciscan University of Steubenville
Yaniah Powell - Heidelberg University
Eboni Rembert - Franklin University
Mara Ruhlen - Bluffton University
Joshua Safick - Lake Erie College
Emily Scott - Oberlin College
Tanner Seibert - University of Findlay
Paw KuShee - The College of Wooster
Garrett Simmons - Wilmington College
Alexis Smith - Ohio Dominican University
Eddie Starks - Tiffin University
Kai Takenaga - Malone University
Sarah Wendl - John Carroll University
Christian Williams - Walsh University
Reno Yurco - Muskingum University
We are deeply grateful to CIC/UPS for their continued support, which helps make higher education more accessible and empowers students to achieve their full potential
About The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges
The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges believes all students who enroll at a member campus deserve the opportunity to complete their college education. Every day we connect and partner with corporations and foundations to make this dream possible by helping to keep education affordable through scholarships, internships and career opportunities. Our goal is to facilitate an exceptional appreciation of independent higher education and its impact on the state of Ohio’s citizens, economy, and culture. Through OFIC’s Scholarship Management Resources, we create national scholarship opportunities by partnering with organizations in Ohio and beyond. Learn more at ofic.org
About the Council of Independent Colleges
The Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) is an association of 733 nonprofit independent colleges and universities, state-based councils of independent colleges, and other higher education affiliates, that works to support college and university leadership, advance institutional excellence, and enhance public understanding of independent higher education’s contributions to society. CIC is the major national organization that focuses on services to leaders of independent colleges and universities and state-based councils. CIC offers conferences, seminars, publications, and other programs and services that help institutions improve educational quality, administrative and financial performance, student outcomes, and institutional visibility. CIC also conducts the largest annual conferences of college and university presidents and of chief academic officers in the United States. Founded in 1956, CIC is headquartered at One Dupont Circle in Washington, DC. For more information, visit www.cic.edu
About The UPS Foundation
Since its founding in 1907, UPS has built a legacy as a caring and responsible corporate citizen, supporting programs that provide long-term solutions to community needs. Founded in 1951, the UPS Foundation leads its global citizenship programs and is responsible for facilitating community involvement to local, national, and global communities. The foundation’s philanthropic approach centers on four focus areas: health & humanitarian relief, equity and economic empowerment, local engagement, and planet protection. To UPS, giving means combining employees’ skills, passion and time with the company’s logistics expertise, transportation assets, and charitable donations to make a measurable difference in society.
