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Graduate Scholarships

OSCA is committed to supporting the next generation of school counselors by offering three (3) $1000 graduate student scholarships that support the further education of deserving school counseling graduate students. Specific details related to the scholarship can be found below.

OSCA Graduate Student Scholarship Criteria

Applicants who meet the following qualifications may be considered for scholarship:

1. Currently enrolled in a master's school counselor program in the state of Ohio

Note: Students enrolled in online programs are not eligible unless the online program is run through an Ohio institution

Note: Students enrolled in their final semester of study and preparing to graduate are not eligible to apply.

2. Has completed at least six (6) semester hours of graduate work


3. Maintains an active student membership with OSCA

Application Instructions

To apply for an OSCA Graduate Scholarship, complete the following steps.

    • Completed scholarship application (linked below)
    • A typewritten essay of no more than one double-spaced page answering the following question: "How do school counselors utilize leadership, advocacy and collaboration to effect systemic change in schools to maximize student success?"
    • Copy of official graduate school transcript showing a minimum of 6 completed credit hours
    • Professional letter of support written by a current academic adviser or professor

Graduate Student Scholarship Application

All applications must be submitted by April 30 of each year. Incomplete applications or those determined to not meet the above criteria will not be considered. Past OSCA Graduate Student Scholarship recipients are not eligible. Scholarship payments will be disbursed directly to the college upon verification of enrollment.

Any questions related to either scholarship can be directed to the Professional Recognition Committee at bethhinshaw@ohioschoolcounselor.org.


osca@ohioschoolcounselor.org / (614) 401-4642 / PO Box 537, Archbold, OH 43502


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