Our Programs

OCF’s Main Areas of Focus:

Healthcare
Education
Real Estate Development & Housing
Business Development

How do we do it?

Scholarships. Create Support Networks. Technology Access. Training.

ADOPT-a-FAMILY PROGRAM

OCF launched its 1st Annual “Hope for the Holidays- Adopt a Family Initiative” in December 2020. We are excited to bring this program back again for the fourth year and sponsor families in need with a gift from OCF in December 2023. OCF will select families in need in four states: Florida, Illinois, Michigan and New Jersey.

charles E. Morton SCholarship 2023

$1000 Academic Scholarship for a graduating High School Senior.

Application Process:

Step 1- Complete the online application by April 30, 2024.

Step 2- Submit (1) letter of recommendation to obsidianscholar@gmail.com by April 30, 2024.

Please contact OCF via email with any questions about the scholarship application process.

Scholarship Criteria:

Underserved Minority
Male or Female
GPA: 3.0
Good Moral Character
Leadership Skills
New Jersey Resident

Availability

Application Available for Viewing: January 1

Application Deadline: April 30

Scholarship Interviews: May 13-14

Scholarship Winner Announced: May 31

Location

New Jersey

Charles E. Morton Scholarship Application

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Phone

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Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Racial/Ethnic Background

Preferred Pronouns

Option One: She, Her

Option Two: He, Him

Option Three: They

Option Four: N/A

High School (Address, Phone, Email)

GPA (unweighted)

GPA (weighted)

List the names of the colleges you have applied to:

College Acceptances

Essay Topic: Please describe a time when you had to be brave and why it was so challenging. (150 Words or less)

Please describe any information that you would like the committee to know about you.

Thomas “Ed” Sellers, Jr. MEMORIAL Scholarship 2023

$1000 Academic Scholarship for a graduating High School Senior interested in pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering or math.

Application Process:

Step 1- Complete the online application by April 30, 2024.

Step 2- Submit (1) letter of recommendation to obsidianscholar@gmail.com by April 30, 2024.

Please contact OCF via email with any questions about the scholarship application process.

Scholarship Criteria:

Underserved Minority
Male or Female
GPA: 3.0
Good Moral Character
Leadership Skills
Interested in a career in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math
Michigan Resident

Availability

Application Available for Viewing: January 1

Application Deadline: April 30

Scholarship Interviews: May 13-14

Scholarship Winner Announced: May 31

Location

Michigan

Thomas Sellers Scholarship for Science & Technology

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Phone

(###)

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Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Preferred Pronouns

Racial/Ethnic Background

Please check all the boxes that apply.

Option One: Black, African-American, Caribbean

Option Two: Hispanic

Option Three: White, Caucasian

Option Four: Native American, First Nations People

Option Five: Asian, Pacific Islander

Option Six: Middle Eastern

Option Seven: Other

High School

List the Colleges you have applied to:

What college will you attend in the fall?

Essay Topic: Describe your interest in science and technology and what you will do with your degree to become an OCF change-maker. (150 words of less)

Letter of Recommendation

I will email a copy of my letter of recommendation to obsidianscholar@gmail.com.

I will mail a copy of my letter of recommendation to 6742 Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 206 West Palm Beach, Fl 33413.

Please describe any information that you would like the committee to know about you.

The ED EQUalizer- powered by obsidian

The Equalizer is a mobile technology unit for students (Kindergarten-College). The unit provides technology [computers and tablets], literacy tools, and hotspot internet access to underserved communities. When our students are working on an even playing field, with all the academic resources they need to succeed, they can and will excel in the classroom and in life.