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 through 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, executive director, 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. Applicants must have an affiliation (i.e., family member or employee) with a WOCC member to receive a $250-$1,000 scholarship.

Sponsorship for businesses or ministries that may be limited in 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.

If you would like to donate to these funds, contact us today! If you are interested in becoming a beneficiary, click the link below.

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 2026.

Eligibility

  • Must be a 2026 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 6, 2026.

Scholarship winners will be announced on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at the WOCC Kingdom Connection.

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