The Ohio State University has been my dream school since I was a kid. As a senior in high school, I toured both the Lima and Columbus campuses. After a lot of thought, I decided that it was financially smart for me to begin my college journey at The Ohio State University at Lima. I was pleasantly surprised by the number of scholarships available there for current and future Buckeyes.
After applying for a multitude of scholarships, I was ecstatic when an email notified me that I was one of the top-ten individuals who applied for the the Arthur and Marian Rudd Scholarship. A few weeks after my interview, I received the call I had been waiting on, and was ecstatic to learn that I was one of the half-tuition Rudd scholarship winners.
By receiving this scholarship, a lot of my financial worries were relieved. Rather than simply taking the highest paying job, I was hired at a health care facility where I gained the invaluable experience of working as a medical scribe within the emergency room.
Throughout my journey at Ohio State Lima, I have become aware of the care and support that the surrounding community provides for students just like me. I cannot express how grateful I am to The Ohio State University and the Lima community that continues to financially support college students.
In the spring of 2022, I will be a graduating Buckeye receiving my bachelor's degree in biology. From there, I hope to continue my Ohio State journey as I apply to dental school this upcoming academic year. Being a Buckeye has been a once-in-a-lifetime experience and I hope to one day be able to pay forward the support that the university has given me.
Morgan Henschen, fourth-year student
