Scholarships are awarded annually at our State's Chapter Convention to outstanding graduating high school students who are a son, daughter, or grandchild of an active or retired member of the Ohio Chapter of the UPMA, and will be entering their first year at a college, university, technical or vocational school, enrolled full time, during the academic year.

   Each year the scholarship committee determines the total amount of the scholarships to be awarded,reviews the applications and selects the recipients of the scholarships. The Ohio Chapter is proud to play a part in furthering the education of these young students.

    At our 2026 Chapter convention we will award two (2) $1000 scholarships. The Ohio Chapter retirees award an additional $1000 scholarship for a total of three (3) $1000 scholarships from the Ohio Chapter membership.

Click on the link below for the 2026 Ohio Chapter Scholarship application:

APCU/CENTERPARC SCHOLARSHIPS: from Jabo Patterson

We are committed to supporting our members on their journey to financial success. This commitment extends to the promising young adults in our communities through our Scholarship Program, with support from the APCU Foundation. Apply now and be one of the eight dedicated winners to receive a $2,500 scholarship. Our scholarship program is open to graduating high school seniors who have been accepted into and will enroll in an undergraduate course of study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school. It is also open to continuing education students who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school. Applicants must be members of APCU/Center Parc or have parents, grandparents, or legal guardians who are members at the time of entry. You MUST have your application and supporting documents postmarked/delivered no later than 5 p.m. on April 30, 2026 to be eligible. The required 400-word essay in 2026 is: The Meaning of Service and Leadership. Share an experience where you helped others, stood up for something important, or took on a leadership role in your school or community. What did you learn from this experience, and how will it shape the way you contribute to your community in the future? The online application form can be found at:  2026 Scholarship Application