OCCD Foundation Public Service Scholarship

Ohio Conference of Community Development (OCCD) Foundation

Scholarship for third- or fourth-year undergraduate students enrolled full-time in fall 2026 OR graduate students enrolled in a graduate program part-time or full-time in fall 2026 in a field of study that prepares students for a career in public service, including public administration, planning, public finance or related field. Applicant must be a resident of Ohio, attending an accredited university in Ohio.

Qualifications:

Applicant must:
– Be a resident of Ohio

– Attend an accredited university in Ohio and meet the following requirements:
* Undergraduate students: must be a third- or fourth-year undergraduate student enrolled full-time in Fall 2026

* Graduate student: enrolled in a graduate program part-time or full-time in Fall 2026

*Be enrolled in a field of study that prepares students for a career in public service, including public administration, planning, public finance or related field

*Be in good academic standing

Award Amount:
$2,000 maximum

Deadline:
May 22, 2026