Ryan Douglas Osborne Scholarship of Excellent Character
Ryan Douglas Osborne was a beloved friend who tragically passed away in May 2023, leaving a hole in his community.
Ryan was known by his family, peers, and colleagues as a high character person who could relate to anyone and was truly interested in those who were different from him. He was extremely motivated to learn and better himself, specifically in areas related to finance and business.
This scholarship aims to honor the life of Ryan by supporting students who share the honorable characteristics that made Ryan so special.
Any high school student at Warren Local High School in Vincent, Ohio, may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they have a reputation for being ambitious, hard working, driven, kind, charitable and accepting of others, while also being motivated to pursue further education.
To apply, provide your responses to the questions posed in the essay prompt below. Additionally, upload 1 - 2 recommendation letters from community members (teachers, coaches, employer, etc.) that can speak on your behalf.
- Describe yourself and your upbringing; what experiences have helped you grow?
- What are your highest characteristics?
- Share an example of a time where your character was displayed in showing true kindness to an individual or group of people.
- What is your ultimate dream/goal in life and how will this scholarship help support that?
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The application deadline is Apr 3, 2027. Winners will be announced on May 4, 2027.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on May 4, 2027. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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