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CCMS Mortuary Science 2022 Scholarship Program via Spring Grove Cemetery
" As part of Spring Grove’s commitment to the Cincinnati community and the future generation of funeral professionals, we are excited to announce our new scholarship program. In support of our local ABFSE accredited mortuary school, Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science (CCMS), we are offering three $7,000 scholarships that will provide financial support to students that demonstrate exceptional potential. This program will recognize those leaders who are dedicated and passionate about pursing a funeral service career. Two scholarships will be sponsored by Spring Grove Funeral Homes and one scholarship will be sponsored by Thompson, Hall and Jordan Funeral Home. We will also award four $250 gift cards to applicants that may be used towards books. In addition to the financial award that will be paid directly to CCMS, we will present winners with a recognition certificate and invitation for a special luncheon with Spring Grove leadership."
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Funeral Service Scholarships
The following organizations offer scholarships for students in mortuary science programs. Refer to the organization’s website for information.
- American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE)
- Funeral Service Foundation
- National Funeral Directors Association
- Newcomer Funeral Service Group
- Ohio Funeral Directors Association
- Order of the Golden Rule
- Selected Independent Funeral Homes – Second Career Scholarship
- Service Corporation International (SCI)
- State Funeral Director Associations Scholarships
- 100 Black Women of Funeral Service
Rachael Anderson Memorial Scholarship
Rachael Anderson joined the #CCMSfamily August 27, 2015 along with her peers in the Fall 2015-2016 CCMS class. She was a bright, beautiful light. She lovingly accepted everyone and was a compassionate caregiver and great advocate and champion for the death care profession. Rachael quickly befriended her peers and successfully saw her dreams come to fruition as she completed her education with CCMS, graduating cum laude. She then set off to central Ohio to pursue an apprenticeship with Shaw-Davis Funeral Home. She was nearing the end of her apprenticeship at the time her life was taken from her.
To honor Rachael's zest for life and passion for her chosen profession, CCMS established The Rachael Anderson Memorial Scholarship. Her family, along with funeral service professionals, peers, and friends have come together to raise more than $10,000 to date in memory of Rachael to fund the scholarship.
Over $3,000 has been awarded to date in Rachael's honor. The remainder of scholarship funds will be awarded twice per year, to one recipient in each cohort during semester 3, and in consultation with Rachael's family. Awards will be presented to CCMS students who display the same passion for funeral service as Rachael.
"Rachael had many passions throughout her life. First and foremost, her career! She had a gift of compassion! She enjoyed dancing and socializing with family and friends. She loved children! She loved her life! Rachael will always be remembered for her uniqueness, hard work, loving kindness, joy, and infectious laughter. She had the ability to make a lasting impression on everyone she came in contact with and she could light up a room with her smile." -Family of Rachael Anderson
Todd Van Beck Memorial Scholarship:
The Todd Van Beck Memorial Scholarship was established in 2023 in memory of distinguished author, death care educator, presenter, and former program director at CCMS. This scholarship is awarded annually to a student in their second or third semester at CCMS who has earned and maintained a 3.0 grade point average at CCMS or higher and demonstrated financial need. Applicants must submit a short essay (no more than 500 words) expressing their career interests and desire for the scholarship by January 31 of each year. A $500 scholarship is awarded in February.
The Elizabeth A. Williams Memorial Scholarship:
The Elizabeth A. Williams Memorial Scholarship was established in 2023 in memory of CCMS alumna and former Director of Institutional Effectiveness Beth Williams. This scholarship is awarded annually to a student in their first semester at CCMS who has transferred to CCMS with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and demonstrated financial need. Applicants must submit a short essay (no more than 500 words) expressing their career interests and desire for the scholarship by January 31 of each year. A $500 scholarship is awarded each February.