2026 Educational Scholarship Program--Applications Open December 22!!
A Scholarship Award of $2,000, $4,000, $8,000 or $12,000 Can Be Yours!
The Educational Foundation of OHCA (EFOHCA) was established in 1989 with the primary mission of fostering careers in long term care. Since we began, we have helped adults, like you, go to school to advance their professional careers while contributing to a better post-acute and long term services and supports workforce. We are proud of the fact that since our establishment in 1989, EFOHCA has awarded over $3.2M in scholarships to nearly 1,300 individuals!! You too could be eligible to receive either a $2,000, $4,000, $8,000 or $12,000 scholarship for the upcoming school year beginning July 1, 2026.
EFOHCA also awards Certification Scholarships in the amount equal to 50% of the cost of the certification course up to a maximum award of $1,500. The EFOHCA Certification Scholarship Program will open first quarter 2026. Watch for details coming soon.
A promising future in long term care awaits!
Click here to apply for EFOHCA Educational Scholarship today!!
Educational Scholarship Criteria
- You must be an employee, or be related to an employee, who currently works full time (as defined by at least 30 hours per week) for a member of the Ohio Health Care Association.
- You must be enrolled, or are about to be enrolled, in an institution of higher learning which offers accredited courses for obtaining a graduate, baccalaureate or post-graduate degree required for a career in long term health care.
- You must be enrolled for the school year running July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
- Scholarship dollars may only be used for unmet educational expenses billed through your institution (i.e., tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board) and will be payable directly to your school.
- Unspent funds after your degree or dis-enrollment from your learning institution must be returned to EFOHCA.
Educational Scholarship Application Deadlines:
Due Sunday, March 22, 2026
- The EFOHCA Scholarship Application
- Verification of Employment
- Essay Questions
- Recent Transcript with grades as Proof of Enrollment (Existing Students Only)
- FAFSA Submission Summary with final, not estimated Student Aid Index (SAI) calculation EFOHCA requires each applicant to complete the 2026 - 2027 Free Application for Federal Student for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For those applicants who have a previous year's FAFSA, it must be updated to the upcoming 2026-2027 academic year. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can be completed online by visiting FAFSA. Once the FAFSA is complete, you will receive an email with your official Student Aid Index (SAI) calculation which must be submitted with your scholarship application. Please note, the final SAI calculation is not the estimated SAI all applicants receive with their email confirming FAFSA has recieved your application. Your final SAI should arrive within two weeks of submission.
Due no later than Friday, June 26, 2026 (New or Prospective Students Only)
- Acceptance Letter from your School as Proof of Enrollment
For students enrolling in a new school for the 2026 - 2027 school year, EFOHCA is allowing until Friday, June 26, 2026 for receipt of a copy of an acceptance letter from your school. If you are selected for an EFOHCA scholarship, you will be notified in April 2026 and will have until June 26, 2026 to provide proof of enrollment in order for the check to be issued on your behalf.
What is FAFSA & why should I apply? The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is the first step in the financial aid process. Use it to apply for federal student financial aid, such as the Pell Grant, student loans, and college work-study. In addition, most states and schools use FAFSA information to award their financial aid. Completing the FAFSA not only is a condition of the EFOHCA scholarship program, it also opens up to you the world of other financial aid possibilities. Please note that you must updated your FAFSA to reflect the 2026-2027 academic year. Log on now to either update or begin the FAFSA process for the 2026 - 2027 school year. |