Kids' Chance of Ohio Scholarship Application 2025-2026
Description
Kids’ Chance of Ohio is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides scholarships for children of workers who have been killed, seriously injured, or experienced a debilitating illness in a work-related incident. Scholarships are awarded once a year and students may apply every year for which they are eligible. Current annual scholarship amounts range from [$500.00 - $5000.00) and are determined based on the student’s financial need.
Student Eligibility
Between the ages of 16 to 25 at the time of the application
Child who is a dependent of a worker who has been declared to be killed, permanently and totally disabled as result of a work-related injury or occupational illness.
The injury must have resulted in a decline in the family's income.
Demonstrated financial need to pay for post-secondary education
Accepted or planning to attend trade or vocational school; industrial/commercial training; a junior college or community college; an undergraduate program at a college or university; or in a graduate program at a university.
Pursuing a degree as a full-time student
Other eligibility
Documentation Required
Completed Kids’ Chance Scholarship Application with student, family, and university/college/technical school contact information
Transcript of the applicants' last two years of attendance at an academic institution – unofficial transcript is acceptable
Copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR) you received from completing the FAFSA, with your Student Aid Index (SAI), formerly called the Expected Family Contribution (EFC), IF you are attending a 2-year or 4-year college or university
Brief description of the applicant’s education and career goals
Proof of compensable injury/illness claim such as determination letter or CLAIM NUMBER from the Ohio workers’ compensation board or Industrial Commission order approving death claim or permanent and total disability
Parents’ basic employer information
Two letters of recommendation
Deadline: July 31, 2025, 12:00pm
If mailed, application must be postmarked by 7/01/2025
Questions?
We are here to help.
Please contact us BEFORE the deadline via phone or email at admin@kidschanceoh.org
Process
Please complete the application to the best of your ability. You may need assistance to gather the necessary information. After initial review, the scholarship committee may contact eligible students to verify information or secure missing information. Please respond to our inquiries.
The scholarship committee will determine the strength of each application and approve scholarships as funds allow. Kids’ Chance of Ohio will notify approved students of their award amount, verify enrollment, and upon completion of the process, will send payment directly to the post-secondary institution.
Previous recipient? Please use our expedited short renewal application to verify eligibility and enrollment in school.