How long has Ocean View Memorial Foundation (OVMF) been serving Myrtle Beach?
OVMF was founded on July 1, 1978.
What areas of aid does OVMF offer to the Myrtle Beach community?
OVMF serves the community by way of giving higher education scholarships, spearheading projects that combat juvenile delinquency and community deterioration, and aiding healthcare programs and community-wide, non-sectarian programs in the area.
How does OVMF fund its areas of aid?
The all-volunteer board of directors provides financial aid through the distribution of any operating surplus that has been generated by our capital.
Who qualifies for a scholarship from OVMF?
Qualified applicants are seniors graduating from high school who are seeking to continue their education at a college or university of their choice. They are also required to live east of the Intracoastal Waterway, north to the North Carolina state line, and south to Murrells Inlet in the area of Brookgreen Gardens.
What can the scholarship funds from OVMF be used for?
Our scholarships are designed to help deserving students with the high-cost burden of higher education, including paying for tuition, fees, books, and room and board.
What is involved in the scholarship application process?
Our board carefully reviews each applicant based on merit, taking into consideration academic and extracurricular achievements, GPA, test scores, athletic or artistic accomplishments, and community service.
What kind of grants does OVMF provide?
OVMF provides grants to tax-exempt, nonprofit agencies that serve the Myrtle Beach area in these three categories of focus:
-Human development
-Healthcare
-Civic and cultural [AD1]
Who qualifies for a grant from OVMF?
Nonprofit organizations qualify that are located east of the Intracoastal Waterway, north to the North Carolina state line, and south to Murrells Inlet in the area of Brookgreen Gardens.
What can the grant funds from OVMF be used for?
Grant recipients are required to responsibly spend the award funds according to the approved application.
What is involved in the grant application process?
The grant application process involves: submitting an application online here on the OVMF website; a thorough evaluation phase conducted by our board of volunteers; our award decision phase, when notifications are sent; and the implementation of the grant award, which is reported on and closed out.