What Institutional Scholarships can I apply for?
Scholarships for Non-Traditional Students
GED Scholarship
Student must reside in the OTC service area. A minimum GED score of 2900 is required to apply. Scholarship award is $900 per semester for full-time enrollment. The scholarship award is prorated for less than full-time enrollment. Application deadline is June 1 for Fall semester, November 1 for Spring semester.
Continuing Student Scholarship
Student must have a cumulative minimum 2.5 grade point average in OTC coursework, and must have completed a minimum of twenty-four (24) credit hours at OTC. Student must submit an essay explaining, How OTC has helped them achieve their goals. Scholarship is good for two semesters (Fall/Spring only). Scholarship award is $900 per semester for full-time enrollment. The scholarship award is prorated for less than full-time enrollment. Application deadline is June 1 for Fall semester, November 1 for Spring semester.
Re-entry Scholarship
Student must have not attended a college/university or high school for at least one academic year. If student has attended college previously, they must have 20+ transfer credit hours with a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average. Applicants with less than twenty transfer hours must take the COMPASS placement test at OTC. The student must have minimum placement scores of: Math=39, Writing=70, Reading=80. Scholarship award is $900 per semester for full-time enrollment. The scholarship award is prorated for less than full-time enrollment. Application deadline is June 1 for Fall semester, November 1 for Spring semester.
Ambassador Scholarship
Enroll at OTC as a full-time student with a cumulative 2.75 grade point average or higher. Represent OTC at various functions such as college fairs, College Day, and provide tours of the campus. Student must provide two letters of reference. This scholarship award provides the equivalent of in-district tuition for up to 15 credit hours and common student fees. Application deadline is June 1 for Fall semester, November 1 for Spring semester.
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