SCHOLARSHIPS - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The following are questions commonly asked about the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation's Scholarship Program.
How much does it cost to apply for a scholarship?
There is no charge to apply.
Can I apply to more than one scholarship?
Yes, you can fill out ONE Financial Needs-based Application and you will automatically be considered for ALL Financial Needs-based AND Merit-based scholarships that match your eligibility. If you choose to complete a MERIT-based Application, you will automatically be considered for all Merit-based Scholarships that match your eligibility.
Do I need to pay scholarship money back?
Unlike student loans, these are charitable grants that do not need to be repaid.
If I am awarded a scholarship, do I receive the check?
Checks are sent directly to your college or university in your name after verification of GPA and full-time credit load.
If I receive a scholarship one year, will I automatically receive an award for the following year?
Not all scholarships are renewable. If the scholarship you received is renewable, it is your responsibility to contact the Community Foundation if you plan to re-enroll for the following year. The Foundation requires that students submit a college transcript before considering any renewals. It is important to do this early so that others can receive a scholarship if you do not plan on continuing your studies.
What do scholarship funds typically cover?
Typically, scholarship funds can be used for tuition and fees.
If I want to send a thank you note, where do I send it?
The Foundation strongly encourages all scholarship recipients to extend their gratitude to donors who generously provide higher-education scholarship assistance. Address a thank you note to the name of the scholarship you received, and mail it to:
Oshkosh Area Community Foundation
230 Ohio Street, Suite 100
Oshkosh WI 54902-5894
How much does it cost to apply for a scholarship?
There is no charge to apply.
Can I apply to more than one scholarship?
Yes, you can fill out ONE Financial Needs-based Application and you will automatically be considered for ALL Financial Needs-based AND Merit-based scholarships that match your eligibility. If you choose to complete a MERIT-based Application, you will automatically be considered for all Merit-based Scholarships that match your eligibility.
Do I need to pay scholarship money back?
Unlike student loans, these are charitable grants that do not need to be repaid.
If I am awarded a scholarship, do I receive the check?
Checks are sent directly to your college or university in your name after verification of GPA and full-time credit load.
If I receive a scholarship one year, will I automatically receive an award for the following year?
Not all scholarships are renewable. If the scholarship you received is renewable, it is your responsibility to contact the Community Foundation if you plan to re-enroll for the following year. The Foundation requires that students submit a college transcript before considering any renewals. It is important to do this early so that others can receive a scholarship if you do not plan on continuing your studies.
What do scholarship funds typically cover?
Typically, scholarship funds can be used for tuition and fees.
If I want to send a thank you note, where do I send it?
The Foundation strongly encourages all scholarship recipients to extend their gratitude to donors who generously provide higher-education scholarship assistance. Address a thank you note to the name of the scholarship you received, and mail it to:
Oshkosh Area Community Foundation
230 Ohio Street, Suite 100
Oshkosh WI 54902-5894