Applications for OOIDA student scholarships for 2005/2006 are being accepted now. The association’s scholarship program was established to assist the children, grandchildren and legal dependents of OOIDA members with college expenses.

Annually, OOIDA awards one $2,000 scholarship and four $1,000 scholarships, each renewable up to three additional years. The deadline for applications for scholarships for the 2005-‘06 school year is Feb. 1, 2005.

To request an application and official rules, contact Denise Volmer at the OOIDA Foundation. The phone number is 1-800-444-5791. Or you can visit OOIDA's Web site at ooida.com for additional details.