Wentz Non-Traditional and Transitional Textbook Scholarship

The Lew Wentz Foundation and OSU are proud to recognize the financial needs of many students at OSU, including those with special experiences and challenges to overcome. Therefore, the Wentz Foundation, in conjunction with University Academic Services, sponsors up to $1000 textbook scholarships for those who qualify as a result of persistence and good work that predict future success.

The Wentz Textbook Award for Non-Traditional and Transitional Students

The Wentz Textbook award is for students who have had a break in their academic career at OSU and/or experienced unique personal and academic challenges. They should also demonstrate financial need. Applicants must submit a 600-800 word personal essay describing their educational and personal background and their career objectives. Details relevant to the award should be included and a description of how this award would help you achieve your educational and career goals.

The awards are made for an academic year and are deposited in the student's bursar account to be used for the purchase of textbooks, supplies and other school related expenses. The amount of the award will be prorated by full-time/part-time status (e.g., 12+ hours = $500 per semester, 6-11 hours = $250 per semester).

Who is eligible to apply?

Applicants must be 21 or older at the time of application and have earned a minimum of 12 college-level credit hours with a 2.5 cumulative graduation/retention GPA. A minimum semester GPA must be maintained for the duration of the award.

Students must demonstrate financial need through Financial Aid documentation and have experienced a break in the academic career and/or experienced unique personal and academic challenges.

TO APPLY, PLEASE...

1.  Complete the application materials, including the student information sheet, and your personal essay describing your educational background, your personal background, and your career objectives. Include details relevant to this competition, your experiences, your financial situation, and how this scholarship would assist you in reaching your goals;

2.  Attach your latest official transcript;

3.  Return the materials to 260 Student Union no later than 5:00 p.m., March 7, 2008.

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