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Ogeechee Technical College Foundation Accepting Scholarship Applications for 2023-2024

The Ogeechee Technical College Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for 2023-2024. The deadline to apply is June 30.

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There are many foundation scholarships offered, including:

Aiden C. Cornwell Memorial Culinary Arts Scholarship

  • Student must be in good standing with Ogeechee Technical College.
  • Student must be enrolled or accepted in the Culinary Arts degree or diploma program.
  • Student must have a GPA of 2.75 or higher.
  • Student must be enrolled full time.
  • One (1) $500 scholarships will be awarded and paid in two equal installments of $250 for Fall and Spring semesters.

Auxiliary of East Georgia Regional Medical Center Scholarship

The scholarships are sponsored by the Auxiliary of East Georgia Regional Medical Center. One scholarship will be awarded to a student in of the following programs who is a full-time student:

  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography Diploma
  • Medical Assisting Diploma Program
  • Pharmacy Technology Diploma Program
  • Practical Nursing Diploma Program
  • Radiologic Technology Program
  • Echocardiography Program

Best Friends Veterinary Technology Scholarship

This scholarship is sponsored by Best Friends Animal Hospital and is available to any student enrolled or accepted in the Veterinary Technology degree program at OTC.


Brannen Scholarship

This scholarship is sponsored by George K. Brannen and is available to male students enrolled or accepted in practical nursing or other closely related Health Care Science programs with a diploma or degree at OTC.


BTC Community Outreach Scholarship

This scholarship is sponsored by the BTC Community Outreach Inc. and is available to full-time and part-time students (6+ or more hours). Preference is given to students enrolled or accepted in the Computer Information Systems/Information Technology degree or diploma program, or Cybersecurity.


CFG Wealth Management, LLC Scholarchip

Student must be in good standing with Ogeechee Technical College. Student must be enrolled in an OTC certificate, diploma, or degree program in the Business Management programs of study.


Charles Gary Tippins Endowed Scholarship

Student must be in good standing with Ogeechee Technical College. Student must be enrolled in the Agribusiness degree or certificate program.


Charlie Joe Mathews Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is available to any student enrolled or accepted in a degree or diploma program at OTC.


David Russell Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is available to any student enrolled or accepted in a diploma or degree program at OTC.


Ellis E. Williams VFW Post 7116 Scholarship

Student must be in good standing with Ogeechee Technical College. Student must be enrolled or accepted in a certificate, degree or diploma program. Student must be a resident of Screven County. First preference given to an applicant who is a Veteran, retired/active duty military of Armed Forces, National Guard or Reserves and within one year of completion of program of study. Second Preference given to a direct family member of a Veteran (i.e. spouse or child) that is witin one year of completion of program of study. Third preference would be 1 & 2 but not a resident of Screven County.


Foundation Certificate Scholarship

Student must be in good standing with Ogeechee Technical College. Student must be enrolled or accepted in a certificate program.


General Foundation Scholarship

Student must be in good standing with Ogeechee Technical College. Student must be enrolled or accepted in a degree or diploma program at OTC.


Hospital Authority of Bulloch County Health Science Scholarship

This scholarship is sponsored by the Hospital Authority of Bulloch County. Student must be in good standing with Ogeechee Technical College. Student must be enrolled or accepted in the Health Science diploma or degree program. Student must be a resident of Bulloch County


Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Endowed Scholarship

The family of Jack and Ruth Ann Hill have established an endowment in memory of their parents, Jack and Ruth Ann Hill. From the time Senator Jack hill was elected into office in 1990, he had a profound commitment to higher education. During his tenure with the senate, Sen Hill worked tirelessly with devotion and support of Ogeechee Tech to ensure the College had the resources needed to meet its mission.

Student must be in good standing with Ogeechee Technical College. Student must be enrolled or accepted in a certificate, diploma or degree program.


Joseph E. and Lalah Kennedy Endowed Scholarship

The family of Joseph and Lalah Kennedy have established an endowment in memory of their father, and honor of their mother. Much of the creation of Ogeechee Technical College can be attributed to Sen. Joseph Kennedy during his tenure serving the Georgia General Assembly. Both Sen. Kennedy and Lalah had a passion for education and the people of South Georgia.

Student must be in good standing with Ogeechee Technical College. Student must be enrolled or accepted in a certificate, diploma or degree program.


Julie Bass Sikes Memorial Scholarship

Julie Bass Sikes passed away suddenly March of 2022. She began her teaching career at Claxton High School in 2012. Because of her excellence in teaching and devotion to her students, friends and teachers from Evans County established the annual Julie Bass Sikes Memorial Scholarship to honor her memory. Preference will be given to a student that has demonstrated a strong sense of community pride and involvement.

Student must be in good standing with Ogeechee Technical College. Student must be enrolled or accepted in a certificate, diploma or degree program. Student must reside in Evans County


Kiwanis Club of Statesboro Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Statesboro. Student must be in good standing with Ogeechee Technical College. Student must be enrolled or accepted in a certificate, diploma or degree program.


Mary Betts Cotten Patriotism Endowed Scholarship

Dr. Doyice Cotten established the Mary Betts Cotten Patriotism Scholarship to honor his late wife. Mary was a strong advocate for higher education and held a firm belief that medical technicians, carpenters, mechanics, electricians, welders and other profession were needed for a healthy society. Mary was a world traveler and had a strong belief in freedom, and the free enterprise system. She understood that living in America, one is given many opportunities to succeed.

Student must be in good standing with Ogeechee Technical College. Student must be enrolled or accepted in a degree or diploma program at OTC. Recipient must be a U.S. citizen and a resident in Georgia’s 4th Senatorial District


Mikell Corey Waters Memorial Scholarship

Corey was the son of Marty and Jessica Waters who passed away suddenly on May 26, 2021. Corey was an avid outdoorsman and known to those closest to him as a “fish whisperer”. Corey loved all things beautiful: flowers, landscapes, sunrises, sunsets, and people. He saw the best in everyone. The main reason the family wishes to honor Corey’s memory and establish this annual scholarship is help someone else who is trying to improve him/herself through education.

Student must be in good standing with Ogeechee Technical College. Student must be enrolled or accepted in a certificate, diploma or degree program studying in the following programs: Construction, Wildlife Management, or Agribusiness.


Non-Traditional Scholarship

Student must be in good standing with Ogeechee Technical College. Student must be enrolled or accepted in a diploma or degree program. Student must be a non-traditional student that meets the TCSG non-traditional criteria (The student is enrolled in a program for which the field of work is comprised of less than 25 percent of his/her gender.)


Past President Scholarship

Student must be in good standing with Ogeechee Technical College. Student must be enrolled or accepted in a diploma or degree program.


Philip Stewart Memorial Culinary Arts Scholarship

Student must be in good standing with Ogeechee Technical College. Student must be enrolled or accepted in the Culinary Arts diploma or degree program.


Robert T. Cox Agribusiness Scholarship

Student must be in good standing with Ogeechee Technical College. Student must be enrolled or accepted in the Agribusiness diploma or degree program.


Rockin’ Out Alzheimer’s Disease Foundation Scholarship

The Rockin’ Out Alzheimer’s Disease Foundation’s purpose is to promote awareness of Alzheimer’s disease, provide support to caregivers through educational or financial resources, support funding for additional research and encourage nursing students, certified nurse aid students, and health care assistant students to choose senior care by funding scholarships.

Student must be in good standing with Ogeechee Technical College. Student must be enrolled in the Nurse Aide Certification or Health Care Assistant Certificate programs. Preference is given to student working in a geriatric setting or seeking a career working in geriatric care.


Rotary Club of Downtown Statesboro

This scholarship is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Downtown Statesboro. Student must be in good standing with Ogeechee Technical College. Student must be enrolled or accepted in a degree or diploma program at OTC.


Statesboro-Bulloch Chamber of Commerce Agribusiness Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship is sponsored by the Statesboro-Bulloch Chamber of Commerce Agribusiness Committee. Student must be in good standing with Ogeechee Technical College. Student must be enrolled or accepted in the following programs: Agribusiness, Fish and Wildlife Management, Veterinary Technician, or Diesel Technician.


Statesboro Rotary Club Scholarship

This scholarship is sponsored by the Statesboro Rotary Club. Student must be in good standing with Ogeechee Technical College. Student must be enrolled or accepted in a degree or diploma program.


The Ball Family Endowed Fish & Wildlife Management Scholarship

Student must be in good standing with Ogeechee Technical College. Student must be enrolled in the Fish and Wildlife Management Program First preference is that recipient be a resident of Bulloch County. Should no candidate be found residing in Bulloch County, the scholarship may be used for any student enrolled in the program within the service delivery area.


The Bobby Smith Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Bobby Smith was a native of Screven County and a third-generation farmer. He had a strong belief in life-long learning and championed the very important role that education plays in bettering people, families and communities. He will be remembered for the unconditional love he gave to his family, the extraordinary talent and passion that he had for grilling, and his civic leadership throughout the state. Bobby Smith served on the Ogeechee Technical College Local Board of Directors. Student must be in good standing with Ogeechee Technical College. Student must live in Screven County.


The Honorable Jan B. Tankersley Endowed Nursing Scholarship

Student must be in good standing with Ogeechee Technical College. Student must be enrolled in the Practical Nursing Program of study or Associate of Science in Nursing. First preference is that recipient be a resident of Bulloch County. Should no candidate be found residing in Bulloch County, the scholarship may be used for any student enrolled in the program within the service delivery area.


The Huldah C. Mingledorff Screven County Bridge Fund Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship will be used to provide scholarships to bridge the financial hardship to help retain and graduate students enrolled from Screven County. Funds will be used by the Foundation to handle to the gap funding like a scholarship. These funds are not to be recovered by the foundation.

Student must be in good standing with Ogeechee Technical College. Student must be enrolled or accepted in a degree or diploma program at OTC.


Travel Centers of America Scholarship

Student must be in good standing with Ogeechee Technical College. Student must be enrolled in the Diesel Mechanic Program.


For more information on each scholarship and to apply visit OTC’s site HERE.

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