LaRue Ottaway Scholarship Grant

LaRue Ottaway Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Union City Community Foundation
Last Updated: December 17, 2025

Summary

The LaRue Ottaway Scholarship, offered by the Union City Community Foundation, provides financial support to 15-20 graduating seniors each year pursuing degrees in the medical field. With an average funding of $20,000 annually, this scholarship emphasizes academic excellence, requiring a minimum GPA of 3.0. Recipients are chosen based on criteria set by the donor, ensuring a fair selection process that highlights deserving candidates from the Union City Area.

Overview

Scholarships Each year, The Union City Community Foundation awards an average of $20,000 a year in scholarships to 15-20 deserving students in the Union City Area. The availability of scholarships is publicized through local high school guidance offices. Each scholarship is distinct, and recipients are selected in accordance with criteria established by the donor Scholarship funds allow a donor to define the scholarship’s advisory committee, guidelines for candidate selection, and award use. Scholarships can benefit a particular educational institution or field of study. LaRue Ottaway Alumni Scholarship With your application, enclose a brief essay of 400-500 words or less. This essay should describe your current extracurricular activities, clubs, and service projects (no more than 100 words). Additionally, it should explain your future plans and why you selected this path. Include two letters of recommendation.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. This LaRue Ottaway Scholarship is for graduating seniors who are pursuing a degree in the medical field. You must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.