OFIC is pleased to announce that applications for the Earl F. Morris Memorial Endowed Scholarships may now be submitted online.  The Earl F. Morris Memorial Scholarship was started in 1992-93 in memory of Earl F. Morris, long time trustee and volunteer for The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges (OFIC), graduate of Wittenberg University, and founding partner of the Porter, Wright, Morris & Arthur law firm in Columbus.  Four $2,500 scholarships for students preparing for a legal career are available for undergraduate study at any OFIC college in the 2008-2009 academic year.  Students must meet the criteria listed below.  Awards may replace loans, but not grants.

 *   U. S. citizen
 *   Qualify for financial aid
 *   Enrolled fulltime in a college that is a member of the Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges
 *   Pre-law student (applicant's intent, not necessarity major)
 *   Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA
 *   Senior class rank for the 2008-2009 academic year
 *   Demonstrate strong leadership skill
 *   Involved in campus and/or community activities

For a  full description of the program and access to the online application use the following link and Username/Password:
www.ofic.org/smr/morris
User Name:  Morris
Password:  mORriS08
DEADLINE:  April 16