The Otha Grimes Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to the following five Practical Nursing students: Randa Hatter, Stratford; Cheyanne Hellstern, Purcell; Maddison Knapp, Wayne; Jazmine Patterson, Lexington; and Ashley Thomas, Noble. This scholarship is given on the basis of both commitment and scholastic achievement.

The Oklahoma Foundation for Career and Technology Education awards the Otha Grimes Memorial Scholarship to deserving adult students who are pursuing postsecondary education at Oklahoma’s Technology Centers.

Otha H. Grimes was actively involved in agriculture, oil and gas production, and civic programs. Grimes served on the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Foundation for Career and Technology Education for many years and has provided scholarships to many educational institutions.