Foundation accepting scholarship applications
The Ohio Oil and Gas Energy Education Program and the Ohio Oil and Gas Energy Education Foundation are
accepting first-time and renewal applications for their 2019 Oil and Gas Energy Education Scholarships
now through March 1.
In 2018, OOGEEP awarded 21 renewal and 41 new scholarships to students attending accredited colleges,
universities, and technical or trade schools of their choice.
These renewable $1,000 scholarships are designated for students pursuing careers in the natural gas and
crude oil industry. To be considered for a scholarship, students are required to submit an essay
describing their personal and career goals in these industries along with letters of recommendation and
meet other academic requirements.
Detailed information about the scholarship can found on the OOGEEP website at
To learn more about careers in Ohio’s oil and gas industry, including the list of local colleges,
universities, career tech and vocational schools offering oil and natural gas specific degrees,
certificates and training, visit http://www.oogeep.org/industry-workforce/careers/
Ability Center taking scholarship applications
The Ability Center in collaboration with the Auxiliary to The Ability Center, is now accepting
applications for college scholarships for students with disabilities. Money will be awarded to students
who achieve academic success, participate in community service, and act as a positive role model for
other students. Amounts are dependent on number of recipients chosen.
This scholarship is supported through the Auxiliary to The Ability Center’s annual Style Show event.
To be eligible, applicants must be an individual with a disability; have a permanent address in Lucas,
Wood, Fulton, Henry, Ottawa, Defiance, Williams county in Ohio or in Monroe or Lenawee county in
Michigan; carry at least a 3.0 GPA; be enrolled in a post-secondary degree program
Deadline for applications is March 29. Applications can be found on abilitycenter.org
