OAACE awards scholarships annually to promote continuing education and excellence in High School Equivalency (HSE) achievement.
These scholarships, which provide up to $1,000, have helped numerous adult education students cover the costs of their educational expenses.
It is a great honor for students to be recognized by their instructors and receive these funds to support their pursuit of higher education or training.
There are two separate scholarship applications available. One is for OAACE members pursuing higher education or training, and the other is for Aspire/HSE/Adult Education program attendees enrolling in postsecondary education or training.
Congratulations to all of our 2025 the scholarship recipients!
Scholarship Applications
OAACE scholarship applicants must be a current resident of Ohio who will be enrolling in postsecondary education or training within six months of receiving the scholarship. The application period will be open from September 1st through September 30th.
Member Scholarship
Be a current resident of Ohio.
Have been a member of OAACE for at least one (1) year
Have already or will be enrolling in postsecondary education or training within six months of receiving the scholarship.
Student Scholarship
Be a current resident of Ohio.
Have a HSE or HS Diploma.
Currently enrolled in or completed an Aspire/HSE/Adult Education program in the last 12 months.
Will be enrolling in postsecondary education or training within 12 months of receiving the scholarship.
View Previous Scholarship Award Winners
OAACE 2025 Scholarship award winners
- Max Way Learner Scholarship: Malidi Nadir
- Linda Luca HSE Scholarship: Aubrea Brown
- Charley Flaig Lifelong Learner Scholarship: Erika Williams
- OAACE Member Scholarship: Medea Loibl
OAACE 2024 Scholarship award winners
- Charley Flaig Lifelong Learner Scholarship: Hassaanah Abdul-Wadood
- Linda Luca HSE Learner Scholarship: Sailaja Anaparthi
- Max Way Learner Scholarships: Jeffrey Mathis Turner and Kristiann James
OAACE 2023 Scholarship award winners
- Madalyn Sin
- Joshua Johnson
OAACE 2020 Scholarship award winners
- Leanna Parris, Upper Valley Career Center, Charley Flaig, Lifelong Learning
- Craig Homer, Ohio University Aspire, Max Way
2019 Scholarship Recipients
- Karla Hanson, Pickaway-Ross CTC-OAACE Member
- Angela Hickman, Mid-East Career Tech-Linda Luca
- Lisa Shumard, Warren County Aspire-Charley Flaig
2018 Scholarship Recipients
- Cyrstal Cisco-Lyle, Lima City Schools – Charley Flaig and Linda Luca
2017 Scholarship Recipients
- Terri Lavin- OAACE Member
- Dennis Morris- Max Way winner
- Crystal Davis- Linda Luca winner
- Stephanie Wright- Charley Flaig winner
2016 Scholarship Recipients
- Kristy Brown, Max Way Scholarship
- Sametta Seagle, Charley Flaig Scholarship
2016 COABE Learner of the Year Award winner
- Margo Hudson, Seeds of Literacy Graduate and tutor
Past Years’ Scholarship winners
- LaWon Sellers, 2015
- Eric Netter & Mia Davenport, 2014
- Marilyn Troyer, 2013
- Kayla McCoy, 2012
- David Borders, 2011
- Nina Brown, 2010
- Linda A Elston, 2009
- Lynn Isaacs, 2007
- Patricia Gochenour, 2006
- Elise Learner, 2005
- Tiffany Gardner, 2004
- Kimberly Trager, 2003
- Christine Lowe, 2002
Linda Luca Scholarship
- Jessica Gundlach, 2015
- Angelina Luzier-DeCanio, 2012
- Adel Burchett, 2011
- Dustin O. Kennedy, 2010
- Mariah Lee Wolfel, 2009
- Kevin O’Hara, 2008
- Aaron Allen, 2007
- Anthony Phillips, 2006
- David Pricer, 2005
- Michael Clark, 2004
- Colin Pugh, 2003
- Kenneth Hughes, 2002
Max Way Scholarship
- Jessica Gundlach, 2015
- Mildred Powell, 2014
- Elizabeth Puckett, 2013
- Karen Oyler, 2012
- Chelsea Lancaster, 2011
- Shannon R. Booth, 2010
- Kari Wachenschwanz, 2009
- Laura Urbanek, 2008
- Sylvia Rankin, 2007
- Melissa Hopper, 2006
- Misty Goble, 2005
- Al Jay Stamper, 2004
- Heather Tipton, 2003
- Anita Tabler, 2002
OAACE Member Scholarship
- Connie Zang, 2002
- Hayley Williams, 2015
- Marjorie Drinan, 2014
- Debbie Kubacki, 2013
- Jennifer Davis, 2012
- Sharon Reynolds, 2011
- Shelly Vulgamore, 2010
- Joyce Winters, 2009
- Heidi Beauregard, 2008
- Anne Colombo, 2007
- Jena Blacke, 2006
- Kimberly Smith, 2004
- Susan Eschrich, 2003