Lima Campus Funds

Your gift supports the students, faculty and staff at Ohio State Lima.

The Ohio State University at Lima develops leaders and provides access to the resources and strength of Ohio State. Your gift helps students earn their degrees from the No. 1 public university in the state, leveraging Big Ten quality education with the affordability of a regional campus.

Below is a list of the Ohio State Lima funds that directly support Lima students. This list is comprehensive of scholarship and student support, program support and capital support funds. We appreciate your consideration of a gift that will impact deserving students. If you have more questions or would like to learn more, please contact Lesley Fry at fry.182@osu.edu

Name	Description
Allen County Ohio State Alumni Club Scholarship	Income Provides Scholarships, with Preference to Undergraduates from Allen County.
Allen County Ohio State University Alumni Club Ohio State University at Lima Scholarship Endowment Fund	Income Provides Merit Scholarships to Students Residing in Allen County and Attending The Lima Campus.
Allen County Sabin Scholarship Fund	Income Provides Scholarships for Tuition of Worthy Students from Allen County Attending The Lima Campus.
Anna B. Hennon Memorial Scholarship Fund	Income is used for a Scholarship at The Lima Campus.
Ar-Hale Scholars Fund for Lima Engineering Technology	Provides significant support for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology program at Ohio State Lima.
Auglaize/Shelby Counties Scholarship Fund	Scholarship will be awarded to undergraduate students attending The Ohio State University at Lima who demonstrate a financial need and reside in Auglaize or Shelby Counties.
Donald N. and Eleanor L. Friend Scholarship Fund	Ninety Percent Income for Scholarships for Finance Undergraduates in Banking Studies with Preference to Lima Campus Students; Remaining Income Supports Beta Alpha Psi Fraternity.
Edith R. Harris Memorial Scholarship Fund	Income Provides Need-Based Scholarships for Academically able Students Attending The Lima Campus.
Galvin Hall Fund at Ohio State Lima	Supports capital investment in Galvin Hall, including but not limited to design, construction, maintenance and renovations.
George and Altha Brooks Scholarship Fund	Provides a scholarship(s) to an undergraduate(s) at Ohio State Lima from Allen County, Ohio or Van Wert County, Ohio with financial need.
Hope Strong Scholarship Fund	Income Provides Scholarship Awards, Books, and Competitive Trophies for Students Intending to Major in Journalism and Enrolled at the Lima Campus.
J. Mc Lean Reed Music Fund	Income Supports Music Programs with up to Fifty Percent of Income Providing Dean's Scholarships to Students Demonstrating Leadership and Excellence in Music.
Janet E. Smith Memorial Psychology Scholarship Fund	Provides an annual scholarship to one student attending The Ohio State University at Lima campus who is currently enrolled in or has completed the Thesis Research course.
John D. and Norma L. Hubbell Family Scholarship Fund	Provides a scholarship(s) to an undergraduate student(s) who graduated from a high school in Allen County, Ohio and is (are) pursuing a Pre-Med, Pre-Vet, or other health related Pre-Professional program.
John R. Snyder Fund for Student Life	Funds will provide support for student programming and additional facility needs for the Student Life Building.
Judge J. J. Walter Scholarship Fund in History	To provide scholarships for accepted History majors attending The Ohio State University at Lima.Must succesfully completed History 398 and maintain a minimum 3.00 GPA.
Library Fund - Lima Campus	To Purchase Materials for the Library at the Lima Campus.
Lifelong Learning Institute Scholarship Fund	Provides renewable scholarships to non-traditional students attending The Ohio State University at Lima.
Lima Campus Ford Scholarship	Supports the UAW Local 1219 scholarships for dependents of Ford employees attending Lima Campus.
Lima Campus History Fund	Used for Student Research, Travel and Scholarships Recipients Chosen by Members of the History Faculty Club at Ohio State Lima.
Lima Campus/OSU Fund	Provides scholarships to students attending the Lima Campus.
Lima Staff Advisory Council Hardship Fund	Provides financial assistance to Ohio State Lima staff facing immediate, severe, temporary financial hardships due to emergency through application process/oversight with Lima Staff Advisory Council Committee.
Linda Stelzer Scholarship Fund	Benefit students majoring in Business at The Ohio State University at Lima applicant(s) will have strong leadership skills and documented community involvement. Preference Auglaize County.
Mae Guyer Scholarship Endowment Fund	For Scholarships to Students Residing in the Fourth Congressional District as Constituted During T. Guyer's Tenure in Office and Attending Ohio State Lima.
Mary C. and Ezra Place Scholarship	Income Provides Scholarships of $1,500 To Qualified Students at Lima Campus, Based on Merit, with Preference to Graduates of Lima Senior, Shawnee, Bath, Elida, and Perry High Schools.
Mary Lou Roush Scholarship Fund	Used to Provide Scholarships to Students attending Ohio State Lima Majoring in Education within School of Integrated Teaching and Learning, applicant will be currently employed by a Public School as Coach.
Natural Area At Ohio State Lima	For The Preservation of the Woods and Natural Area or towards the Purchase of Additional Land for Natural Area.
Ohio State Lima Education Fund	Supports activities of the Ohio State Lima Education Club and various projects and initiatives of Lima education students throughout the University and community.
Ohio State Lima Engineering Technology Fund	Provides support for the Engineering Technology program at Ohio State Lima including but not limited to equipment, lab space, research, and scholarships at the discretion of the dean and director.
Ohio State Lima English Department Fund	Used to Support Research and Travel for Students and Faculty as needed by the English Department.
Ohio State Lima Food Insecurity Fund	The Ohio State Lima Food Insecurity Fund provides support for the Lima Campus Food Pantry and other food insecurity programs and initiatives.
Ohio State Lima Generation One Program Fund	The Ohio State Lima Generation One Fund supports student services and programming for first-generation college students at Ohio State Lima.
Ohio State Lima Health, Wellness and Recreation Fund	Funds provide support for health, wellness and recreation related activities, programs, supplies and equipment for Ohio State Lima students.
Ohio State Lima Honors Fund	Supports Honors Program including honors courses, lectures, scholarships, or activities.
Ohio State Lima Opportunity Scholarship	The Ohio State Lima Opportunity Scholarship provides support for Ohio State Lima students with preference given to those who face barriers to their education including but not limited to those who demonstrate financial need and/or those who are first generation college students.
Ohio State Lima Psychology Research Fund	Provides funds for faculty and students at Ohio State Lima to conduct research in the area of Psychology.
Ohio State Lima Science and Technology Scholarship Fund	Support students at Ohio State Lima majoring in science or technology related fields, including life and physical sciences, engineering and technology.
Ohio State Lima Sesquicentennial Scholars Fund	Funds provide scholarship support for Ohio State Lima's Sesquicentennial Scholars.
Ohio State Lima Spring for Scholarships Fund	Provide Scholarships to new or continuing students at the Lima Campus who are in good standing.
Ohio State Lima STEM Fund	Provides support for STEM and/or STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) related activities and programs at Ohio State Lima, including STEM/STEAM pipeline and outreach programs.
Ohio State Lima Student Emergency Relief Fund	Supports eligible Ohio State Lima students pay for unforeseen expenses on a case-by-case basis. Funds shall not be used as regular annual scholarship awards.
Ohio State Lima Women in Science and Engineering Group	Funds will be used for Supplies for Group Meetings.
Pat and Debbie Ellis Scholarship Fund	Provides a scholarship for one Bellefontaine High School student per year who attends Ohio State Lima.
Performing Arts Program Fund at The Ohio State University at Lima	Provides support for performing arts related activities and programs at The Ohio State University at Lima.
P&G Scholarship for Ohio State Lima	Provides one or more scholarships to undergraduate students who are enrolled at Ohio State Lima that are majoring in engineering technology and add diversity to Ohio State Lima.
Ross McCain Scholarship Fund	Provides scholarships to undergraduate students attending the Lima campus who are majoring in Business. First preference to candidates from Allen or Auglaize County, Ohio who demonstrate financial need.
Roy E. and Zelma L. Roeder Memorial Fund	Portion of Income Provides The 'Roy and Zelma Roeder Award' to Outstanding Students in Music and Business, with The Remainder to Benefit Music/Business Programs at The Lima Campus.
Solomon Family Memorial Fund	Income Provides Scholarships for Worthy Students from Allen County, Ohio.
Stephanie L. Patton Memorial Scholarship	Provides scholarship support for first year students at Ohio State Lima who intend to major in History or English. Preference will be given to students who earned a 3.5 GPA in high school.
The Arthur and Marian Rudd Scholarship Fund	Fund Provides Scholarships for Deserving Undergraduate Students at Lima who Demonstrate Financial Need, with a Preference to Students from Allen and Auglaize Counties.
The City Loan and Savings Company-The Metropolitan Bank of Lima, Ohio, Scholarship	Income Provides Need-Based Scholarships for Students Residing in Allen County and Attending The Lima Campus.
The Dr. and Mrs. Norman Browning Endowed Scholarship Fund	Income Provides Need-Based Scholarships to Women, 22 Years or Older, Enrolled at Lima Campus for a Minimum 12 Credit Hours Per Quarter, 2.0 GPA First Year, 2.5 Second Year.
The Dr. Phillip A. Heath Education Scholarship Fund	Used for scholarships for students pursuing a degree in education at Ohio State Lima campus.
The General Dynamics Land Systems Science and Engineering Scholarship Fund	Income Supports a Scholarship for Students at The Lima Campus who are Pursuing a Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Software Engineering.
The Jack and Margaret Howell Putnam County Scholarship	Income Provides Renewable One-Third Tuition to Full-Time Lima Campus High School Graduates of Putnam County Maintaining a 2.9 GPA.
The James Werchan Art Gallery Support Fund	Established by a generous gift from the estate of James Werchan, The James Werchan Art Gallery Support Fund will support the faculty and staff exhibit. The exhibit will be named the James Werchan Faculty and Staff Exhibit.
The John T. Mount Leadership Fund	Income Provides an Award to a Student and a Faculty Member Excelling in Leadership and Excellence and Encourages Programs Providing Initative for Student/Faculty Development.
The Martha W. Farmer Endowed Professorship in Theatre	Used to support a professorship position in Department of Theatre at The Ohio State University Lima.
The Martha W. Farmer Theatre Scholarship Fund	Provides Scholarships Based on Academic Merit for Talented Undergraduates at Ohio State Lima Campus preparing for Theatre Major or for former Lima Campus Students at the Columbus Campus
The Nan Arbuckle Writing Prize	Awards a writing prize to one or more students of The Ohio State University at Lima who excel in writing.
The Ohio State Fund for the Lima Campus	Provides discretionary dollars for those projects that are not funded from the general operating budget.
The Ohio State Lima Campus Beautification Fund	The Ohio State Lima Campus Beautification Fund was established to provide support for projects that contribute to the aesthetic beauty of the campus that are not covered by the general operating budget.
The Ohio State University At Lima Charles E. Schell Foundation,Fifth Third Bank, Trustee	The Gift has been Granted to Lima Campus to Administer as Interest Free Student Loans.This Grant may be Renewed for Three Years Contingent on Sucessful Administration and Compliance of Program.
The Ohio State University at Lima Faculty and Staff Development Fund	Income Supports the Development of the Faculty and Staff of the Lima Campus with Projects and Programs.
The Ohio State University at Lima Faculty and Staff Scholarship Fund	Income Provides Scholarships to Students Attending the Lima Campus who Display Academic Excellence.
The Ohio State University at Lima Martha Farmer Theatre Fund	Funds for use Specifically within The Ohio State Lima Theatre Department as the Chairperson Chooses.
The Ohio State University at Lima Pre-Professional Endowed Scholarship Fund	Provides scholarships to any deserving students attending Ohio State Lima with a minimum 3.75 grade point average who have completed two full years of academic coursework at The Ohio State University, with significant coursework in the sciences.
The Ohio State University At Lima Psychology Club Scholarship	Scholarship for Students Pursuing Degree in Psychology.
The Ohio State University at Lima Trustees Scholarship Fund	Fund shall Provide Scholarships to Students at The Ohio State University at Lima Campus who Exhibit Leadership Skills.
The Ohio State Universtiy at Lima Scholars Fund	Income Shall be used for Scholarships $1800 Each Annually to Assist Undergraduate Students who are Attending The Ohio State University at Lima.
The Osborn Family Scholarship	Scholarships for Students at The Ohio State University in Lima, Special Consideration First Generation Scholars and Students from Putnam County High School.
The Reba L. Belston Scholarship Fund	Used to Provide Scholarships for Undergraduate Students Enrolled at The Ohio State University at Lima.
The Roy E. Roeder Memorial Scholarship Fund	Income Provides Scholarships for Lima Campus Students who are Graduates of Bath High School, Allen County.
The Schulte Scholarship Fund	Income Provides Scholarships for Students Enrolled at The Ohio State University at Lima.
The Tom and Jean Francis Family Endowed Scholarship Fund	Provides scholarships for undergraduate students with financial need who reside in Allen County and attend The Ohio State University at Lima, with preference given to students majoring in communications.
The Violet I. Meek Endowment for Faculty Scholarly Activity	Supports research/scholarly activity for faculty members as defined by the Pattern of Administration of their academic department.
The Virginia I. Zirkle Scholarship Fund for The Ohio State University at Lima	Provide one or more scholarships to a student(s) who graduated from a high school in Putman County, Ohio enrolled at The Ohio State University at Lima. Minimum 2.5 grade point average.
The Woodford Zimmerman Memorial Scholarship Fund	Income Provides Scholarships in the Amount of $300 Per Quarter to Students Twenty-Five Years of Age or Older, with Preference to Lima Campus Students.
Tri-State Gun Collectors' Scholarship Fund	Scholarships for Students Attending the Lima Campus and Residing in Allen or a Contiguous County. Preference is Given To Students Planning to Enter Law Enforcement, Conservation, Journalism.
Vic and Judy Von Blon Endowed Scholarship Fund	Provides scholarships to undergraduate students attending the Lima campus who demonstrate financial need and leadership abilities with preference given to candidates from Auglaize County, Ohio.
Waldo Francis Davis Memorial Scholarship Fund	Income Provides Scholarships for Lima Campus Students Majoring in Agriculture or Agricultural-Related Careers.
Zelma L. Roeder Memorial Scholarship Fund	Income Provides Scholarships for Lima Campus Students who are Music Majors or Minors, with Preference to Students of Keyboard instruments.