The Catherine P. Schnittker OAR Educational Scholarship

About the Scholarship

Offender Aid and Restoration is proud to offer this scholarship opportunity to eligible individuals. The endowment fund offers scholarship grants to ex-offenders who are employed and interested in expanding career options through education or training programs. Whether you are working toward a GED, pursuing a college education, or seeking technical training, we invite you to take advantage of this unique scholarship opportunity.

Eligibility Requirements

The applicant must be a resident of Arlington County, the City of Alexandria or the City of Falls Church for the last six months; and an ex-offender. Eligible applicants will have been working consistently for a minimum of six months, will be living in permanent housing, meet the eligibility requirements of the institution offering the course of instruction, and be in compliance with probation and/or court-ordered conditions. Applicants must produce a statement of financial need, be at least 18 years of age or legally emancipated, and have no pending misdemeanor or felony charges in any jurisdiction.

OAR will not discriminate against an individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or criminal conviction.