Area Agency on Aging 2025 Scholarship Applications Are Now Being Accepted

  Posted on January 3, 2025

Area Agency on Aging 2025 Scholarship Applications Are Now Being Accepted

 

For immediate release

Ontario, OH – The Area Agency on Aging announces the start of its 2025 Scholarship Program, aimed at supporting individuals pursuing higher education or certification in the field of aging or disability services.

The Foundation Board will award three scholarships to deserving individuals who demonstrate a commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of older adults and those with disabilities through their educational pursuits.

Key details about the scholarship program:

The scholarship award for Academic Year 2025/2026:

• One (1) $2,000.00 for a student attending a 4- year university.
• One (1) $1000.00 for a student attending a 2-year college, technical school, center of education, or pursuing a certification.
• One (1) $1000.00 for a student attending any type of higher institute of learning or certification and a retiree or staff member of the Area Agency on Aging or is a child (step), or grandchild (step) of an actively employed (full-time or part-time) Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. staff member.

The application deadline will be March 15, 2025.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the Area Agency on Aging’s website at aaa5ohio.org for detailed eligibility criteria and application instructions.

The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc., located at 2131 Park Avenue West in Ontario, provides leadership, collaboration, coordination and services to older adults, people with disabilities, their caregivers & resource networks that support individual choice, independence, and dignity.