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Student Testimonials

Attending college can be a stressful expense for young adults to have on their shoulders. Through contributions from our donors, students are able to focus more on their education and less on worrying how they will be able to afford it. These inspirational gifts do not go unnoticed. Without your support, a college degree would not be possible for many of these students. Scroll to read the words of gratitude from students a part of OFIC’s 32 member campuses, thanking their donors for investing in their future.

Meet Kaylee, Former OFIC Scholar

Kaylee is a 2022 graduate of the University of Mount Union. She studied Risk Management Insurance during her four years and was an intern for National State Insurance who also was her donor through The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges. Kaylee was offered a job at National State Insurance and is also helping her pay for her graduate school. For more information about Kaylee and her time at the University of Mount Union, watch her student testimonial video.

Hear From Current and Former OFIC Student Scholars

“This scholarship allows me to really pinpoint my focus on school and my future destinations. I would not be able to fulfill my future dreams without you. In the future, I hope there is a way to repay the kindness to others as you have done for me.”

— Notre Dame College Student

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Elizabeth, Franciscan University of Steubenville

"Your generosity has greatly lessoned the financial burden of continuing my college education and working towards my career goals."

Elizabeth has received the American Electric Power Company scholarship.

Emma, College of Wooster

"This scholarship significantly lessons the burden of figuring out how to pay for my last two semesters. I can focus more on my schoolwork and enjoy my senior year of college."

Emma has received the Doris and Floyd Kimble Foundation Endowed scholarship.

Evan, John Carroll University

"I look forward to deepening my knowledge of communications and broadcasting. Your scholarship will greatly help as I complete my degree."

Evan has received the Nord Family Foundation scholarship.

Grace, Malone University

"Thank you for allowing me to continue pursuing my bachelors with ease of mind and great joy. Your kindness is truly changing lives and touching hearts."

Grace has received the George Deuble Foundation scholarship.

Jada, Ohio Northern University

"Beyond the financial assistance, your belief in my potential as a woman in a male-dominated field motivates me to push my boundaries and achieve excellence."

Jada has received the Charlotte R. Schmidlapp Fund scholarship.

Kayla, Ohio Wesleyan University

"Your scholarship allows me to keep excelling academically and competitively. I cannot thank you enough for your generous scholarship.”

Kayla has received The Sister McFawn Foundation scholarship.

Luke, Muskingum University

"Thanks to your contribution, I am closer than I have ever been to reaching my calling to become an elementary school teacher .”

Luke has received the Ada and Helen Rank Charitable Trust scholarship.

Logan, Ohio Northern University

"This scholarship is not only a financial blessing, but also a powerful inspiration to finish my degree with dedication, determination and a relentless pursuit of knowledge."

Logan has received the GEM Energy LLC scholarship.

Caroline, Wittenberg University

"Words cannot express the difference this scholarship makes in my life. I remain committed to my education and look forward to the opportunity to pay this blessing forward ."

Caroline has been awarded the First Merchants Bank scholarship.

Madison, Ashland University

“I am a hard-working student who is extremely dedicated to learning and understanding. Thank you for the aid you have provided and blessed me with.”

Megan has been awarded the Doris and Floyd Kimble Foundation.

Jaylesiyah, University of Findlay

“This scholarship I am receiving is important to both me and family. Thank you for enhancing my college experience, I appreciate your generosity.”

Jaylesiyah has received the WesBanco, Inc. scholarship.

Joshua, Heidelberg University

“This scholarship has helped me make my payments a lot easier and is greatly appreciated.”

Joshua has been awarded the J.M. Smucker Company scholarship.

Megan, Walsh University

"This scholarship motivates me to continue to pour my hard work and effort into my studies.”

Megan has been awarded the Ted and Linda Swaldo Scholarship.

Renai, Denison University

“I see this as a chance to engage more with other scholars and artists, as well as new friends, teachers and mentors .”

Renai has been awarded the Jim and Francie Henry Family Foundation Scholarship through OFIC.

Megan, Mount Vernon Nazarene University

"This scholarship will help remove some financial barriers, making my educational and career goals more easily achievable.”

Megan has been awarded the American Electric Power Company Scholarship through OFIC.

Jalynn, Mount Vernon Nazarene University

“Thank you for believing in us as students to succeed and establish a unique print of innovation and creativity in the world.”

Jalynn has been awarded the Council of Independent Colleges Scholarship through OFIC.

Kaitlyn, Ohio Dominican University

“The remainder of my educational pursuits would not be possible without your generous support. Thank you for providing me with even more opportunities.”

Kaitlyn has been awarded The UPS Foundation Scholarship through OFIC.

Alejandra, The University of Mount Union

“These scholarships even out the playing field, they allow students like me to live their purpose and to live their dreams.”

Alejandra was awarded the Kenan Advantage Group, Inc. Scholarship through OFIC.

Ravonne, Ursuline College

“Thank you for taking the time to acknowledge students who may have been experiencing financial hardships.”

Ravonne has been awarded the Jim and Francie Henry Family Foundation Scholarship through OFIC.

Alyssa, Heidelberg University

“Just seeing how I was blessed with a scholarship has turned things around for me. It helped me realize all my hard work last year paid off.”

Alyssa was awarded the Sisler McFawn Foundation Scholarship through OFIC.

Shawn, Notre Dame College

“Without your contribution and others like yours, none of this would have been possible.”

Shawn received the Lincoln Electric Foundation Scholarship through OFIC.

Dominic, John Carroll University

“I will continue to strive, exceed, and achieve all the goals I have set out for myself , and will do so motivated by your kindness.”

Dominic has received the David and Inez Myers Foundation Scholarship through OFIC.

Madison, Ashland University

“Through hard work and dedication along with generous donors like yourself, I have been able to pay for my full tuition with scholarships.”

Madison has received the Charlotte R. Schmidlapp Fund Scholarship through OFIC.

Jordan, Ursuline College

“What you have done and will continue to do for others is making such an impact on providing education to those who might have questioned being able to do so financially.”

Jordan has been awarded the Jane D. White Fund Committee Scholarship through OFIC.

Watch Now: Words of Gratitude, Read by the OFIC Team

“This scholarship has taken away the burden of financial uncertainty for the upcoming academic year and will allow me to focus more time and energy to continue earning high marks in classes. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for helping me finish what I started more than 10 years ago.”

— Ohio Dominican University Student