![]() Awards of Excellence Scholarship ProgramOGR demonstrates its support of the next generation of funeral home employees and owners by offering scholarships to students nearing completion of their mortuary science degree and about to enter the funeral profession. The Awards of Excellence Scholarship Program provides scholarships to students based on strong academic performance, community involvement, and the strength of the essay, which exemplifies a commitment to serving grieving families with compassion, fairness, and dignity. Applicants must be enrolled in a degree program at an accredited mortuary science school or college, be scheduled to graduate in the appropriate calendar year and committed to working for an independently-owned funeral home, and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. This fund is supported by member contributions. The application period for 2021 scholarships ended March 5. Winners will be announced at OGR's Golden Circle Celebration Thursday, April 29. 2020 Scholarship WinnersGold Award of Excellence: Silver Award of Excellence: Press Release Announcing 2020 Scholarship Winners
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