OCS Education Foundation Scholarships

ANNE JUNE LOHFF MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

A scholarship is given to a senior who is pursuing a Family Consumer Science, Design, or Human Development related career.

CAROLYN CAMERON CARTER SCHOLARSHIP

A scholarship is given by the family and friends of the Cameron family in memory of Carolyn Cameron Carter, and Kathleen and Gordon Cameron.

HOWE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Given by the family and friends of Jean and Richard Howe, who were firm believers in community involvement.  Jean was instrumental in starting the OCS Education Foundation, and Richard was a great supporter of this work and the school.  These scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors continuing their education full-time in two-year schools.  Preference is given to students who have demonstrated a strong civic commitment with the encouragement that they continue to make the world a better place.

KEEHFUS-DELANEY SCHOLARSHIP

These scholarships are made available through the generosity of Gary and Jean (Delaney) Keehfus, members of Onondaga Central’s Class of 1962.  Two scholarships will be given to students who will be attending four-year colleges and two scholarships will be given to students attending two-year or technical schools.  Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated academic excellence, participated in school activities, and served the greater OCS community.

LEN FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIP

A scholarship given to a student who will be furthering his or her education in a technical field of study such as automobile technology, agriculture, nursing, or cosmetology.  This scholarship has been made possible through the generosity of Mr. Wayne L. Fellows (OCS '65) and his wife Carol Fellows. 

MOORE/POWLESLAND SCHOLARSHIP

A scholarship is awarded from a fund bequeathed by Philip E. Moore, OCS Class of 1975, in recognition of the educational values and careers of his father, Warren E. Moore, who was Onondaga Central School Principal from 1953 to 1958 and Superintendent from 1959 to 1974, and his grandfather, E. Stewart Powlesland, who was Principal of Onondaga Valley Academy from 1925 to 1965.  This scholarship is given to a college-bound senior whose record predicts academic success.  The recipient is an outstanding all-around student as demonstrated by high academic achievement, active participation in extra-curricular activities, a record of service to the community, and a strong work ethic.

ONONDAGA CENTRAL CLASS OF 1965 SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship is created and funded by generous members of the Class of 1965.  This award is presented to a senior who has demonstrated service to the school and community, a strong work ethic, and promising academic potential.

OCSEF SCHOLARSHIP

The criteria for these scholarships are academic potential, academic record, work record, service to OCS, and service to community.  OCSEF scholarships are funded by its endowment along with donations from District residents, local businesses, and OCS alumni.