Nationwide scholarships: O

43 national scholarships, grants and competitions whose names start with O, open to students in every state.

• O2 Foundation Scholarship~$8,750 · Deadline RollingScholarships from a Melville, New York foundation with no stated restrictions; there is no set application form and applications are accepted at any time. Two were awarded in the latest year.
• OADN Foundation Scholarship~$2,250 · Deadline VariesScholarships for associate degree nursing students and faculty from the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing; eight awards last year averaging about $2,250.
• OAR Postsecondary Scholarships$3,000 · Deadline Varies$3,000 scholarships for autistic students at accredited U.S. two- or four-year colleges, vocational or trade schools, or life-skills programs.
• OASIS at AT&T STEM ScholarshipsSTEM scholarships for university students across the US from OASIS, the Organization of Asian Indians at AT&T employee resource group; about $15,000 was awarded last year.
• O'Brien-Vrba Scholarship~$6,750 · Deadline VariesA scholarship program administered by Scholarship America; eligibility, deadlines and the application are on the program's page at learnmore.scholarsapply.org/obrien.
• OCCACC Foundation Scholarship~$5,012 · Deadline VariesScholarship awards for outstanding, service-minded students from the OCCACC Foundation in Irvine, California; 42 were awarded in the latest year.
• OCMA Paul A. Corey Scholarship~$500 · Deadline May 1A small scholarship from the Ohio Coin Machine Association with no restrictions; apply by May 1 with a paper application, two personal references from unrelated people, and a school transcript.
• OCU Homeschool Scholarship$2,000 · Deadline Varies · Homeschoolers welcomeEvery homeschooled student who enrolls in Ohio Christian University's on-campus program automatically gets $2,000 a year.
• OESP Dave Nelsen ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for students who attend or plan to attend a technical college or trade school for HVAC-R or plumbing, from the Oil & Energy Service Professionals memorial foundation. Application details are not in the filing.
• Officer Brian Shaw Memorial ScholarshipDeadline VariesMemorial scholarship in Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania covering police academy tuition.
• Ohio Contractors Association Advancement Foundation Scholarships~$3,917Scholarships for students pursuing degrees in construction and contracting-related fields, selected by an independent committee from submitted applications; sponsored by the Ohio Contractors Association.
• O.J. Stout ScholarshipDeadline April 1Undergraduate scholarship from a Parkersburg, West Virginia fund; apply on the foundation forms by April 1 for the following fall semester, and ask the foundation for its criteria statement.
• Ola Warren and John W. Patterson Jr. Scholarship~$6,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships based on financial need, scholastic ability and leadership in extracurricular activities, with recipients chosen by the scholarship board of Flint Hill Baptist Church; five $6,000 awards last year.
• Old Colony Educational Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for students and graduates of Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School.
• Old Elm Scholarship Foundation$1,000–30,000College scholarships of $1,000 to $30,000 for employees of the Old Elm Club (Highland Park, Illinois), their families, and caddies. Paid directly to the college.
• Olds Scholarship~$3,304 · Deadline VariesA small scholarship trust administered by Wilmington Trust in Buffalo, NY with no stated restrictions; apply in any form by contacting the trustee.
• Ole School Scholarship FundScholarships for underserved and underrepresented students attending James Madison University, including at least three incoming-freshman and three upperclassman awards a year, plus healthcare-major support with Sentara Healthcare.
• Olgoonik Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for Olgoonik Corporation shareholders and their descendants enrolled in an accredited college, university, trade or vocational school, working toward a degree or certification useful to the Olgoonik companies. Apply at the start of each academic year; forms on request.
• Oliver E. Pope Sr. Scholarship FundDeadline VariesScholarships for students attending historically Black colleges and universities, from a Nottingham, Maryland fund.
• OMS MK Scholarship FundDeadline VariesCollege scholarships for the children of One Mission Society (OMS-USA) missionaries; about 13 are given each year.
• One To Another Education GrantsDeadline VariesEducation and support grants from a Morrison, Colorado foundation with no stated restrictions. Apply by letter listing tuition, books, fees and other expenses; requests are accepted as needed.
• OPCMIA Northeast District Council ScholarshipCollege scholarships for children of members in good standing of OPCMIA (Plasterers and Cement Masons) Local Unions 40, 262 and 780.
• Open Road Foundation ScholarshipsScholarships for the pursuit of higher education from a Southlake, Texas foundation that also assists victims of tragedies; see the website.
• Operating Engineers Local 3 Scholarship~$993 · Deadline VariesAcademic scholarships for sons and daughters of members of Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3; about 180 awards a year averaging $1,000. Application details are not in the filing.
• OPPAA Scholarship FundUp to $5,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships for employees, and children of employees, of Outdoor Power Equipment Aftermarket Association member companies.
• Opportunity 34 Scholarship~$3,400 · Deadline VariesScholarships and services for young people who have played organized basketball for at least a year and lack the money or family support for education after high school; $3,400 awards were made in the latest filing.
• Opportunity Foundation Scholarship~$2,500 · Deadline VariesScholarships of $2,500 for deserving minority youth, from a Stamford, Connecticut foundation; nine were awarded in the latest year.
• Optimist Communication Contest for the Deaf and Hard of HearingUp to $2,500 · Deadline Varies · CompetitionSpeech or sign-language presentation contest for deaf and hard-of-hearing students under 19 who have not finished high school; entered through local Optimist Clubs, with district scholarships of up to $2,500.
• Optimist International Essay ContestUp to $2,500 · Deadline Usually February · CompetitionEssay contest on an assigned topic for students under 19 who have not finished high school, entered through a local Optimist Club; district winners compete for a $2,500 scholarship.
• Optimist International Oratorical Contest$1,000–2,500 · Deadline Varies · CompetitionPublic speaking contest for students under 19 who have not finished high school, starting at local Optimist Clubs; district scholarships of $1,000-$2,500 and larger world championship awards.
• O. R. "Bub" Hull Scholarship~$12,500 · Deadline April 26Scholarships from a Weston, Missouri foundation; eligibility is on the foundation's form, available from the contact, and applications are due April 26. 16 were awarded in the latest year.
• Order of Omega Scholarships and FellowshipsDeadline VariesScholarships for undergraduate members and fellowships for master's and doctoral students involved with Order of Omega, the fraternity and sorority leadership honor society.
• Order of the Golden Rule Awards of Excellence~$2,000 · Deadline VariesAnnual scholarships for mortuary science students based on strong academic performance and funeral service experience, from the International Order of the Golden Rule; five awards totaling $10,000 were made in the latest year.
• Oregon Logging Conference Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesEducational scholarships in the forest products industry for students interested in growing, harvesting and manufacturing renewable timber resources.
• Original Circle of Friends Scholarship~$1,900 · Deadline VariesScholarships of $1,900 for deserving students pursuing higher education, from a Raleigh, North Carolina organization; recent recipients attend a range of universities including several HBCUs.
• Orion Military Scholarship~$16,625 · Deadline VariesMerit scholarships and financial aid for children of active-component military families to attend select boarding schools in the United States; four awards averaging about $16,600 last year.
• Orville Cook Scholarship~$2,699 · Deadline VariesScholarships for worthy graduating seniors of any high school in Seneca County who could not continue their education without help; packet available at the guidance office.
• Oscar Washington Jr. ScholarshipDeadline VariesAcademic scholarships for high school graduates from a Little Rock, Arkansas educational fund; about $54,000 in scholarships and awards last year.
• Ostgaard-Breiner Educational Scholarship$1,500 · Deadline September 1Two $1,500 awards through the HYFA fall application for non-traditional students heading into a technical field, trade school, certification or graduate school.
• Otefe Foundation Scholarship~$1,754 · Deadline May 26Scholarships for students with financial hardship who show aptitude and a desire to better Korean American communities in the U.S. or Korean communities elsewhere; 180 were awarded in the latest year. Apply online by late May.
• Otho Davis Scholarship~$20,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships for graduate students concentrating in sports medicine or a related field, chosen on financial need, academic record and service in the field; two $20,000 awards were made last year.
• Otto Villwock Medical Educational Scholarship~$4,598 · Deadline March 31Scholarships for students with financial need whose father is deceased and who have been admitted to medical school at Case Western Reserve University, the University of Wisconsin or the University of Cincinnati; apply online through JPMorgan by March 31.
• Our World-Underwater Scholarship SocietyA year-long experience-based North American scholarship plus internships for future leaders in the marine and underwater fields.