OFTC Foundation Scholarships & Grants

Learn more about award criteria and eligibility for OFTC Foundation scholarships:


The OFTC Foundation, Inc. Credit Program Scholarships

B-H Transfer Commercial Truck Driving Scholarship

Three $150.00 scholarships will be awarded annually fall semester to students enrolled in the commercial truck driving program for either the A or B session. One scholarship is available to students on the Dublin Campus, one scholarship is available for students on the Jefferson Campus and one scholarship is available to students on the Sandersville Campus. Funds will be distributed directly to the recipients. Applicants must have obtained a commercial learner permit.

Bill & Vickie Cheek Scholarship

One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded annually to an OFTC student who is enrolled in any of the allied health programs at OFTC.  Student must have a GPA of 2.0 or better. The monetary stipend will be paid to the college for tuition, books, and fees. First stipend will be paid to OFTC will be made fall semester and the second will be paid once enrollment for spring semester is confirmed.

Gene Haas Machine Tool Scholarship

Five $400.00 scholarships will be awarded each semester to students enrolled in the machine tool diploma or degree program on the Dublin Campus. Students must have completed a minimum of two semesters in the program to be eligible. Students may receive the scholarship award only one time in their career at OFTC. Funds will be distributed directly to the recipients.

Hancock Strong Adult Education Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship will be awarded each semester to students who have successfully completed the adult education program and enrolled in credit classes at OFTC. Applicants must be a resident of Hancock County. Applicants must be in good standing at OFTC, not owe monies to the college and must demonstrate a financial need. Funds will be distributed directly to the recipient. Students may receive the Hancock Strong AE Scholarship no more than two times in their career at OFTC.

Hancock Strong Dual Enrollment Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship will be awarded each semester to students who have successfully completed the dual enrollment program and enrolled in program credit classes at OFTC. Applicants must be a resident of Hancock County. Applicants must be in good standing at OFTC, not owe monies to the college and must demonstrate a financial need. Funds will be distributed directly to the recipient. Students may receive the Hancock Strong DE Scholarship no more than two times in their career at OFTC.

Hancock Strong General Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship will be awarded each semester to students enrolled at either the Sandersville or Jefferson County campus at OFTC. Applicants must be a resident of Hancock County. Applicants must be in good standing at OFTC, not owe monies to the college and must demonstrate a financial need. Funds will be distributed directly to the recipient. Students may receive the Hancock Strong General Scholarship no more than two times in their career at OFTC.

Hancock Strong Health Care Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship will be awarded each semester to students enrolled who are enrolled in an area of health care at either the Sandersville or Jefferson County campus at OFTC. Applicants must be a resident of Hancock County. Applicants must be in good standing at OFTC, not owe monies to the college and must demonstrate a financial need. Funds will be distributed directly to the recipient. Students may receive the Hancock Strong Health Care Scholarship no more than two times in their career at OFTC.

Horadan Early Childhood Education Scholarship

Four $250.00 scholarships will be awarded annually spring semester to students enrolled in the early childhood care and education program at OFTC. Students must have completed 12 semester hours in the early childhood care and education associate degree program. Students must verify a 2.5 GPA to make application. Funds will be distributed directly to the recipient. Students may receive the scholarship one time in their career at OFTC.

Howard Sheppard Commercial Truck Driving Scholarship

Six $200.00 scholarships will be awarded annually (two per semester) to students enrolled in the commercial truck driving programs at Oconee Fall Line Technical College. These scholarships are not limited to a specific campus. Funds will be distributed to student. Applicants must have obtained a commercial learner permit.

Johnny Howard Scholarship

One $250.00 scholarship will be awarded annually to an OFTC student who is enrolled in the welding and joining program at OFTC Dublin Campus. Student must be a graduate of the Laurens County School System. The monetary stipend will be paid directly to the student recipient upon successful completion of one semester of the welding and joining program. Student has one semester following the award to redeem the scholarship. Student recipient must contact the Foundation office during their first semester at OFTC to decide for the award.

National Board of Respiratory Care Scholarship

Multiple $1,000 scholarships will be awarded in the spring semester. Students must be enrolled in the respiratory care program. Awards for the recipient(s) will be paid in three stipends. Stipends are paid as follows: first stipend, paid spring semester, in the amount of $305.00 payable to Oconee Fall Line Technical College on the student account; the second stipend, paid summer semester, in the amount of $305.00 will be paid to Oconee Fall Line Technical College on the student account. Finally, the final stipend of $390 will go to the student recipient to cover the cost of the TMC Exam and the CSE Exam once the recipient is ready to test (as verified by their instructor). Students may receive the scholarship one time during their tenure at OFTC.

OFTC Foundation Student Success Scholarship (S3)

One $500.00 scholarship will be awarded each fall semester to a student planning to enroll as a first semester full-time student at OFTC. Applicants must have plans to enroll in a certificate, diploma or degree program; must have cumulative GPA of 2.0 to 3.0 or must have met minimum criteria required by OFTC for acceptance. This scholarship is not restricted by campus or program. Students may receive this scholarship once during their tenure at OFTC. Funds will be distributed as follows: fall semester $250, spring semester $250. Funds will be paid to OFTC and shall remain on the student account until expended.

Randy Helton Family Scholarship

One $250.00 scholarship will be awarded each semester to a student enrolled at OFTC. Applicants must be enrolled in a credit program and have a GPA of 3.0 or better to make application. This scholarship is not restricted by campus or program. Students may receive this scholarship once during their tenure at OFTC. Funds will be distributed directly to the recipient.

Schrader Vision of Hope Imaging and Nursing Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship will be awarded annually fall semester to students pursuing or advancing a career in medical imaging, ADN, ASN, or practical nursing. Students must be accepted into any of the listed programs at OFTC and have a GPA of 3.0 or greater. Students may receive this scholarship once during their tenure at OFTC. Funds will be distributed directly to the student.

Sterrett ADN Nursing Scholarship

One $750.00 merit-based scholarship will be awarded annually in spring semester to a student enrolled in the ADN program on the Sandersville Campus of OFTC. Students must be accepted and enrolled in the ADN bridge program and have a GPA of 3.0 or better. The scholarship award will be disbursed in two installments, one of $375.00 will be made spring semester and another of $375.00 will be made summer semester. Funds will be distributed directly to the recipient.

Sterrett LPN Scholarship

One $750.00 merit-based scholarship will be awarded annually to a student enrolled in the practical nursing program on the Sandersville Campus of OFTC. Students must be enrolled in PNSG220 and have a 3.0 GPA or better. The scholarship award will be disbursed directly to the recipient in one payment. Funds will be distributed directly to the recipient

Tommy Barlow Automotive Technology Scholarship

One $100.00 scholarship will be awarded annually spring semester to a student enrolled in the automotive technology program at OFTC. Student must provide verification of successful completion of spring semester, must have a GPA of 2.5 or better and must of completed 12 credit hours in the automotive technology program. The scholarship award will be disbursed directly to the recipient in one payment upon verification of the criteria.


The OFTC Foundation, Inc. High School Scholarships 

Apply for a High School Scholarship

Apply for an OFTC Foundation high school scholarship opportunity using the link below; applicants must also submit one personal reference form:

Alton McCullough Scholarship

One $1,000.00 scholarship will be awarded annually to a graduating high school student from the Laurens County School System (ELHA or WLHS) who enrolls in a Trades and Industrial Program at OFTC. If there is no qualified applicant high school graduates from other high schools served by OFTC will be considered. Applicants must provide a copy of their high school transcript and personal references, along with an OFTC Foundation application package to the Dual Enrollment Coordinator for OFTC. Priority will be given to a student enrolling in the diesel program. Funds will be distributed at the rate of $500 for fall semester and $500 for spring semester once grades are verified at the end of the semester.

Brandon Lawrence Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship will be awarded annually to a graduating high school student from Wheeler County High School who will be enrolling at OFTC following high school graduation. Students must plan to enroll in and complete a diploma or degree in technical education. Students must demonstrate academic excellence, outstanding moral character, and a determination to succeed in life. The funds will be distributed directly to the student at the rate of $250.00 for fall and $250.00 for spring semesters upon verification of successful completion.

Cochran-Bleckley County High School Scholarship

A $500 scholarship will be awarded annually to a current graduate (current year) of Cochran-Bleckley High School who has enrolled or plans to enroll full-time (12 credit hours) in any diploma, degree or technical certificate of credit at OFTC. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to their field of study, academic excellence, outstanding moral character and a determination to succeed in life. Funds will be paid directly to the college for books, tuition, fees, and other educational purposes.

Frank Wall Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship will be awarded annually to a graduating high school senior from Wilkinson County School System who is a resident of Wilkinson County and who will enroll in a program of study at OFTC Dublin Campus following graduation. The monetary stipend will be awarded at the rate of $250.00 per semester for two semesters (fall and spring). A high school transcript must be included in the application package. Funds will be paid directly to the student upon verification of successful completion of fall and spring semesters as verified by an acceptable GPA of 2.5 or greater