Awards of Excellence Scholarship Program

No deadline
$10,000
15–30 min

About this scholarship

The OGR Foundation demonstrates its support of the next generation of funeral home professionals by offering scholarships to students nearing completion of their mortuary science degree. The Foundation is proud to support the next generation of funeral professionals by awarding annual scholarships totaling $10,000. The scholarship application is now closed. Information on the 2025 application cycle will be released at a later time.

Quick facts

Award amount

$10,000

Number of awards

Multiple

Frequency

See provider

Deadline

Not specified

Time to apply

15–30 min

Essay

May be required — check provider

Eligibility requirements

8 listed

Currently enrolled in a mortuary science degree program

Scheduled to graduate during the 2025 calendar year

Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

Be involved in community and school activities

Demonstrate excellence in the pursuit of knowledge in mortuary science

Commit to working for an independently owned funeral home

Provide a 2024 transcript

The top five applicants will be interviewed by members of the Foundation Board to determine the first-place recipient.

How to apply

  1. Confirm eligibility

    Review the scholarship eligibility information on this page and on the provider’s official instructions to confirm you qualify before you invest time in an application.

  2. Gather required materials

    Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.

  3. Submit through the official program

    Complete the application using the provider’s published process—often an online form or portal—and submit before the stated deadline. Keep a copy of your confirmation when available.

Official scholarship page
https://www.ogr.org/scholarship

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