Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges (OFIC)
Frances Hess Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Frances Hess Memorial Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to high school seniors from the greater Chicago area who plan to pursue their higher education at a four-year, nonprofit college or university.
Award
Varies
Deadline
April 3 (annually)
Level
Undergraduate
Status
Usually due April 3 – next cycle expected
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- Application effort
- Low (recommendation letters)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate students
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Who is eligible
- Must be a High School Senior
- Must be in good academic standing
- Must be graduating from a high school in the greater Chicago area
- Must be attending a four-year, nonprofit college or university
What you'll need
- Letter of recommendation (must be uploaded into the online application)
How to apply
- Access the online application via the OFIC portal.
- Fill out the application form and upload the required letter of recommendation.
- Submit the completed application before the April 3, 2026 deadline (11:59pm EST).
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Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://www.ofic.org/smr/hessmemorial
- How this listing was added:
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Deadlines and amounts change. Always verify details with Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges (OFIC) before submitting.
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