The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges Distributes $105,600 in CIC/UPS Scholarships to 33 of Ohio’s Private Colleges and Universities
One student from each campus received a scholarship thanks to CIC/UPS
OFIC’s 33 member campuses span the entire state, with combined enrollment totaling over 80,000 students
Columbus, OH -- The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges (OFIC) has distributed $105,600 in CIC/UPS Scholarships to assist 33 students at independent colleges and universities in Ohio. The scholarships were made possible by a grant from the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) in Washington, DC, through the CIC/UPS Educational Endowment.
“OFIC is honored to receive this scholarship gift from CIC/UPS to provide to students to help achieve their educational goals,” President of OFIC, Bill Spiker said.
Nationally, CIC provided more than $1.4 million in student scholarships through state-based associations to make independent colleges and universities more affordable and accessible to underserved students.
One student from each of OFIC’s 33 member campuses received CIC/UPS Scholarships this year.
“The Council of Independent Colleges is proud to support nearly 450 low-income, first-generation, minority, and new American students in 26 states through the CIC/UPS Scholarships,” said Marjorie Hass, president of the Council of Independent Colleges. “Through our partnership with The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges, these scholarships help individual students pursue their education at one of Ohio’s superb independent colleges and universities.”
The CIC/UPS Scholarships Program has made a private college education possible for more than 21,000 low-income, first generation, and minority students and has had a transformative impact on individuals, families, and communities across the country.
Listed below are the names of the OFIC scholars who received a $3,200 CIC/UPS Scholarship gift:
Raymel Bowden- Sport Management
Rachel McElwain- Theatre Design and Tech Studies
Megan King- Primary Education
Hanna Acheampong- Biology (Pre-Med)
Zachary Cavin- Political Science
Armando Campos-Ortiz- Business
Luke Landis- History
Sonya Arellano- Psychology
Celest Banks- Business Administration
Meghan Bame- Education
Lauren Felvus- Undeclared
Alexander Jandi- Computer Science
Carissa Kieger- Film Studies
Leon Hughes- Communications
Taylor Morgan- Criminal Justice
Coralee Hochstedler- Communication, Journalism and Related Programs
Roji Odari- Special Education
William Sweetman- Mathematics
Alex Burton- Nursing
Steven Evans- Marketing
Teagan Hughes- Politics
Michael Knoll- Exercise Science
Adia Welch- Pharmacy
Jeremiah Anderson- Psychology
Fatemeh Mosavi- Allied Health
Carolina Gonzales- History
Emma Carmpenter- Exercise Science
Damir Simmons- Forensic Psychology
Peter Collier- English
Laney Meister- Art Therapy
Cassie Dawson- Digital Marketing and Analytics
Emalyn Menges- Education Studies
Brice Hill- Management
About the Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges (OFIC)
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 758 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.
