2026 SAC Application
Each year, OFDA awards scholarships to students enrolled in mortuary school. In 2025, approximately $25,000 was awarded to deserving students!
To qualify, applicants must be currently enrolled in a mortuary science program or registered in a mortuary science program during the Fall 2026 academic semester. Students are strongly encouraged to practice as a licensed funeral director in Ohio.
Recipients of a scholarship are selected by the OFDA Scholastic Assistance Committee, following review of application and a personal interview if selected. The scholarship funds will be paid directly to the award recipient's mortuary school and students can expect to see a credit on their tuition bill (timing of credit(s) is at the discretion of the mortuary school).
Please review eligibility and application requirements:
Important Note:
All components of the 2026 SAC Application—including transcripts and letters of recommendation—must be received by the stated deadline. To avoid losing your work due to website timeouts, OFDA strongly recommends preparing your online application responses in a separate program (e.g., Microsoft Word) and then copying and pasting them into the online application.
Please review eligibility and application requirements:
- Applicant must be currently enrolled in a mortuary science program or registered in a mortuary science program during the Fall 2026 academic semester.
- Scholarship is to help cover the costs of mortuary school; preparatory programs are not eligible.
- Applicant must provide two (2) letters of recommendations – one (1) must be from a licensed funeral service professional – only one (1) can be from current Mortuary college staff (if applicable).
- Letters of recommendation need to be mailed to our office or sent to andrew@ofdaonline.org from the authors of the letter.
- Selected applicants are required to participate in an in-person interview to be scheduled in August 2026. All interviews will be held at the OFDA office in Columbus, Ohio unless otherwise notified.
- A completed application must include completed online application, copy of official college transcripts from ALL colleges attended, and two (2) letters of recommendation.
2026 SAC Scholarship Application Period: February 1 - July 10, 2026:
The SAC Scholarship application for 2026 is officially open! Start preparing today by gathering your materials so you’re ready to submit. All applications and required documents must be received by July 10, 2026. Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered.
Don’t wait—take the first step toward your SAC Scholarship today!
Please email Andrew Allman or call the OFDA office at (614) 486-5339 for any questions.
