Scholarships, Sponsorship, Grants, & Benevolence

Learn more about the funds WOCC offers

The West Ohio Christian Chamber of Commerce is here to assist students, businesses and ministries that are in need throughout the Scholarship Sponsorship Grant and Benevolence Missions Fund (SSGB). The SSGB Missions Fund Review & Awards Board consists of a minimum of 5 members including the WOCC administrative assistant, CEO, one executive board member, one county board member, and at least one WOCC member.

Scholarships for students from one of our seven counties that are pursuing a business degree, entrepreneurship education, or chaplaincy at any university/college campus or online program where the focus is marketplace ministry. Applicant must have an affiliation (ie. family member or employee) with a WOCC member $250-$1,000 scholarship

Sponsorship for businesses or ministries that may be limited on funds, but desire membership in the WOCC, the business or ministry can apply to have up to three months of membership covered by the WOCC.

Grants for Christian owned/operated businesses or ministries starting or expanding in one of our seven counties. $500 -$1,000 grant.

Benevolence for WOCC business/ministry members who develop a financial need due to unforeseen circumstances. Assistance money from $100 to $1,000.

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Christian Entrepreneur Scholarship

Are you a senior in high school? The West Ohio Christian Chamber and its Scholarship Partners are awarding three (3) scholarships of $500 each to three (3) eligible seniors who are in good standing with their high schools (or home school) and are expected to graduate in the spring of 2025.

We are also pleased to announce the Pastor Roz Memorial Scholarship of $1,000 to one (1) eligible senior who is in good standing with their high school (or home school) and is expected to graduate in the spring of 2025 in honor of the life and ministry of WOCC founder, Pastor David “Roz” Roznowski. Pastor Roz was deeply passionate about evangelism and investing in the youth. His heart’s desire was to support them in their mission to expand God’s Kingdom. That is why he helped start this scholarship program—to provide the youth with the resources and encouragement needed to fulfill their calling.

Eligibility

Must be a 2025 graduating senior in good standing with your high school.
Must plan to pursue a college education to start a business based on their giftings from their Creator or pursue Marketplace Ministry using their position in the community as a place of outreach to further the gospel of Jesus Christ
Must live in Allen, Auglaize, Putnam, Mercer, Van Wert, Hardin, or Hancock County

Requirements

Completed application form
Written or video recorded testimony of:
- How you came to know Jesus Christ
- Your goals for during and after college
An academic transcript of grades.

Click below to start your application today and submit the required information.

Scholarship applications are due before Wednesday, July 10, 2025.

Scholarship winners will be announced on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at the quarterly meeting.

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