Scholarships

The Presidential Scholarship provides $1000 per term for the first two semesters following high school graduation.  The scholarship may only be used for charges incurred at the College.

Required Qualifications

To qualify for the Presidential Scholarship, incoming students must:

• Be a high school senior graduating in spring (class of 2026 or later) who graduated in the top 10 of your class.
• Apply to Owens Community College as a regular student.
• Have a minimum final high school GPA of 2.5.
• Submit a complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) to Owens.
• Remain enrolled each semester’s financial aid freeze date for the duration of the scholarship’s eligibility period.

How to Apply

Submit Presidential Scholarship Application

The Board of Trustees Scholarship provides $1,000 per semester for up to four consecutive semesters. Awards begin in the fall semester, with summer enrollment optional. All awards depend on available funding.

Students enrolling at Owens immediately after graduating from a high school in the Owens legal district with a GPA of 3.7 or higher must submit official transcripts on or after May 15 following their junior year.

Students who meet either of the following criteria may apply by submitting the Board of Trustees Scholarship Nomination Form (PDF) by July 15:

• High school seniors in the Owens legal district with a GPA of 3.0–3.69 who demonstrate motivation and plan to enroll in the fall immediately after graduation
  • Owens’ legal district includes Lucas, Wood and Hancock counties, plus Benton-Carroll-Salem, Genoa, and Woodmore school district
• High school graduates or GED recipients who have not attended high school for at least one year or Owens for at least one year, and who:
  • Reside in the Owens legal district (Lucas, Wood, Hancock, and parts of Ottawa and Sandusky counties)
  • Demonstrate motivation through work, community or military service, leadership or academic performance
  • Enroll in the fall immediately after receiving the scholarship

Eligibility Requirements

All recipients must meet the following criteria:

• Apply for admission to Owens Community College as a regular student
• Pursue a degree or certificate with the intent to complete it at Owens
• Maintain full-time enrollment at a minimum of twelve credit hours each semester
• Maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average to continue eligibility for each semester at Owens, for a maximum of four total consecutive semesters (summer optional)

Board of Trustees Scholarship – Eligible High Schools

Fulton County:

• Swanton High School

Hancock County:

• Arcadia High School
• Arlington Local High School
• Cory-Rawson High School
• Findlay Digital Academy
• Findlay High School
• Findlay Learning Center
• Heritage Christian School
• Liberty-Benton High School
• McComb Local High School
• Millstream Career Center
• Riverdale High School
• The Center for Autism and Dyslexia Findlay
• Van Buren High School
• Vanlue High School

Lucas County:

• Achieve Career Preparatory Academy
• Anthony Wayne High School
• Apostolic Christian Academy
• Autism Academy of Learning
• Autism Model School
• Bowsher High School
• Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School & Academy (St. Kateri Catholic School)
• Central Catholic
• Clay High School
• Eagle Learning Center
• Emmanuel Christian School
• Glass City Academy
• Horizon Science Academy Toledo
• Jesup W. Scott High School
• Jones Leadership Academy
• Life Skills Center of Toledo
• Maritime Academy of Toledo
• Maumee High School
• Maumee Valley Country Day
• Monclova Christian School
• Notre Dame Academy
• Ohio Digital Learning School
• Ohio Virtual Academy
• Ottawa Hills High School
• Rogers High School
• Skyway Career Prep High School
• Springfield High School
• St Francis De Sales School
• St John’s Jesuit
• St Ursula Academy
• Start High School
• Summit Academy – Toledo
• Sylvania Northview High School
• Sylvania Southview High School
• The Bounty Collegium
• Toledo Christian
• Toledo Early College High School
• Toledo Islamic Academy
• Toledo Pre-Medical and Health Science Academy
• Toledo School For The Arts
• Toledo Technology Academy High School
• TRECA Digital Academy
• Waite High School
• Westfield/Robinson Achievement
• Whitmer High School
• Wildwood Environmental Academy
• Woodward High School

Ottawa County:

• Genoa High School
• Oak Harbor High School

Sandusky County:

• Woodmore High School

Wood County:

• Bowling Green Christian Academy
• Bowling Green High School
• Eastwood I High School
• Elmwood High School
• Fostoria Junior/Senior High School
• Lake High School
• North Baltimore High School
• Northwood High School
• Otsego High School
• Penta Career Center
• Perrysburg High School
• Rossford High School

Thanks to the generosity of local businesses and community members, the Owens Community College Foundation offers a variety of scholarships.

Award notifications typically begin in June. Even if you aren’t initially awarded a scholarship, you will still be considered if additional funds become available at a later date.

View College Foundation Scholarship Details

The Ohio Semiconductor Collaboration Network Scholarship, funded by the Ohio Association of Community Colleges (OACC) and the Ohio Semiconductor Collaboration Network, supports students enrolled in a one-year certificate program in semiconductor or related manufacturing fields.

How to Apply

• Log in to Workday
• Select Financials Hub from the home page or choose Financials Hub from the MENU in the upper left corner
• In the Suggested Links section, click on Scholarship Applications, then select Ohio Semiconductor Scholarship Application

Eligible Programs

To be considered for this scholarship, you must be enrolled in one of the following programs:

• Advanced Manufacturing (APET)
• Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology (EETT)
• Semiconductor Technician Certificate (ZSCD)

The Penta Express Scholarship provides up to $1,000 to qualifying students—$500 per semester for two consecutive semesters. This award is in addition to other scholarships you may receive at Owens and helps ease the transition from high school to college.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify, incoming students must:

• Be an Ohio resident for the duration of the scholarship
• Be a high school senior (class of 2025 or later) from a Penta member school district and have completed a program of study at Penta Career Center
• Begin attending Owens Community College in the fall immediately after high school graduation as a degree- or certificate-seeking student
• Remain a degree- or certificate-seeking student throughout the scholarship period
• Enroll in at least 9 credit hours per semester by the semester’s financial aid freeze date
• Submit a complete FAFSA® to Owens

Exceptions

In some cases, semester-by-semester exceptions may be granted. Students must request exceptions through the Academic Advising Office before the semester’s financial aid freeze date. Post-freeze date requests will not be accepted.

Owens College Credit Plus (CCP) students can continue their academic journey at Owens Community College, earning an associate degree or certificate while preparing to enter the workforce or transfer to a four-year college or university.

The Start Here Scholarship provides $1,000 per term for the first four semesters after high school graduation. This award can only be used to cover college expenses.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the Start Here Scholarship, incoming 2026 students must:

• Be an Ohio resident for the duration of the scholarship
• Be a high school senior (class of 2026 or later) who has earned at least nine credits at Owens through the CCP or Early Admit programs
• Apply to Owens as a regular student
• Have an Owens cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
• Have a high school GPA of 2.75 or higher with an official transcript on file on or after January 1 of their senior year
• Submit a complete FAFSA® to Owens
• Enroll in at least 12 credit hours for the summer or fall semester immediately following high school graduation by the semester’s financial aid freeze date
• Maintain full-time enrollment (12+ credit hours) each semester by the financial aid freeze date for the duration of the scholarship
• Maintain an Owens cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher to continue receiving the scholarship each semester

Exceptions

In some cases, exceptions to eligibility requirements may be granted. Students must request exceptions through the Academic Advising Office.

Exceptions are considered per semester and must be submitted before the semester’s financial aid freeze date. Requests submitted after the freeze date cannot be approved.

The Success TAP Completion Scholarship helps students who face unexpected financial challenges in their final semester before graduation. It can be used to cover education-related expenses such as tuition, fees and textbooks.

Students who are already receiving other Owens scholarships may still be considered if they have an outstanding balance.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the Success TAP Completion Scholarship, students must:

• Be an Ohio resident
• Be enrolled in their final semester for their academic program
• Submit a degree audit showing that in-progress classes are the only remaining courses
• Maintain an Owens GPA of 2.0 or higher
• Have a completed FAFSA® on file
• Have an outstanding balance
• Demonstrate financial need, as verified by college staff

To apply, contact the Student Service Center. Call (567) 661-2387 to get started.

The Choose Ohio First Scholarship is a program funded by the State of Ohio for students studying in certain science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine programs, including skilled trades.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify, students must:

• Apply and be selected as a Choose Ohio First Scholarship recipient
• Enroll in an eligible program
• Be a first-time student or a prior student previously enrolled in a non-STEM program
  • Former College Credit Plus (CCP) students are considered first-time students during their first semester after high school
• Be an Ohio resident
• Register for Selective Service if required by law
• Participate in work-based learning (co-op, internship or clinical/lab experience)
• Complete at least one Career Services activity per semester, unless waived by the College.
• Enroll in a minimum of credits by the financial aid freeze date:
  • Certificate students: 6+ credits
  • Associate degree students: 9+ credits
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher to keep the scholarship.

Award Details

• Award Duration: Available for fall and spring semesters, up to three years.
• Use of Funds: Covers unpaid instructional and general fees only.
• Minimum unpaid fees to qualify: $500/semester for certificate programs, $1,500/semester for associate degrees.
• Maximum award: $2,000 per semester ($4,000 per year).
• Limited Funding: Available scholarships are limited each academic year.
• Continued Eligibility: Renewal depends on state funding and Owens’ participation in the Choose Ohio First program.

How to Apply

Steps to submit your application:

• Log in to Workday
• Select Financials Hub from the home page or choose Financials Hub from the MENU in the upper left corner
• In the Suggested Links section, click on Scholarship Applications, then select Choose Ohio First Scholarship Application

Eligible Programs

You can apply your Choose Ohio First Scholarship toward any of the following degree programs of study:

• Cardiac Sonography (Owens Code: CARD)
• Computed Tomography Certificate (Owens Code: ZCTC)
• Dental Office Coordinator Certificate (Owens Code: ZDOC)
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technology (Owens Code: SONO)
• Emergency Medical Technician – Basic Certificate (Owens Code: ZEMT)
• Emergency Medical Technician – Intermediate Certificate (Owens Code: ZEIC)
• Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic Certificate (Owens Code: ZPAR)
• Exercise Science Concentration (Owens Code: EXSC)
• Health Information Technology, AAS (Owens Code: HINF)
• Licensed Practical Nurse/Associate Degree Nursing Progression Program (Owens Code: NRSL)
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging Program (Owens Code: MRIT)
• Mammography Certificate (Owens Code: ZMAM)
• Medical Assisting Certificate (Owens Code: ZMDA)
• Medical Assisting Program, AAS (Owens Code: MDAP)
• Medical Coding Certificate (Owens Code: ZMED)
• Nurse Asst Training/Home Health Aide Certificate (Owens Code: ZSTN)
• Occupational Therapy Assistant Program (Owens Code: OTAP)
• Sterile Processing Certificate (Owens Code: ZSPC)
• Surgical Technology, AAS (Owens Code: SURT)

Funding is available for eligible Ohio students enrolled in the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) program.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify, you must:

• Be enrolled in the CDL program
• Pass a drug test within two weeks of the class start date
• Have no more than three moving violations in the past two years
• No DUI convictions in the past 12 months
• Provide proof of Ohio residency (driver’s license, voter registration, and mailing address)
• Register for Selective Service if required by law
• Commit to live and work in Ohio for at least one year after completing the CDL program
• Complete a signed promissory note for the loan portion of the award

Award Details

• Covers tuition and related CDL program expenses, up to $10,000
• 50% grant/50% loan split
• If other programs cover part of your costs, this program can pay the remainder (also 50% grant/50% loan)
• Must complete at least 25% of the CDL program to receive funds

The Education Training Voucher (ETV) Program helps young adults who were emancipated from foster care or adopted at age 16 or older pursue post-secondary education. To qualify, you must have a high school diploma or GED.

What It Covers

Funding can help with:

• Tuition and books
• Computers and school supplies
• Living expenses, rent and childcare
• Health insurance and groceries
• Transportation

Extended Support

If you’re enrolled in the ETV program when you turn 21, you may continue receiving vouchers until your 23rd birthday, as long as you’re making satisfactory progress toward completing your program.

Learn More About the ETV Program

The Ohio National Guard Scholarship Program provides tuition assistance to qualifying members of the Ohio National Guard who are enrolled in at least three credit hours per semester.

The scholarship covers 100% of instructional and general fees.

You must be enrolled in one of the following programs to be considered:

• Associate degree program (any)
• Computed Tomography Certificate (Owens Code: ZCTC)
• Culinary Arts Certificate (Owens Code: ZCAB)
• Emergency Medical Technician – Basic Certificate (Owens Code: ZEMT)
• Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic Certificate (Owens Code: ZPAR)
• Exercise Science Certified Personal Trainer Certificate (Owens Code: ZEPT)
• Medical Assisting Certificate (Owens Code: ZMDA)
• Payroll Certificate (Owens Code: ZPAY)
• Professional Law Enforcement Certificate (Owens Code: ZOPA)
• Sterile Processing Certificate (Owens Code: ZSPC)
• Vascular Sonography Certificate (Owens Code: ZVSC)

Explore National Guard Scholarships

The Ohio Safety Officers College Memorial Fund program provides tuition assistance to children, spouses and qualified former spouses of peace officers, firefighters and certain other safety officers who were killed in the line of duty.

It also supports children and spouses of U.S. armed service members who were killed in the line of duty, including during Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom or other combat zones designated by the President of the United States.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be an Ohio resident
• Enroll full- or part-time at a participating Ohio college

Additional Help

You may also qualify for the maximum Federal Pell Grant.

The Ohio War Orphan and Severely Disabled Veterans’ Children Scholarship helps children (up to age 25) of deceased or severely disabled Ohio veterans pursue higher education.

To qualify, the veteran must have served a minimum period of active duty during a declared conflict or war, as noted on the scholarship application.

What It Covers

• Provides payment toward a portion of instructional and general fees

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be enrolled full-time (12+ credit hours)
• Exceptions may be granted for students with a documented learning disability or for the final semester before graduation
• Contact Student Financial Services to request an exception

Additional Help

If a parent died as a result of military service or service as a public safety officer, you may also qualify for the maximum Federal Pell Grant.

Applications are available online from the Ohio Department of Higher Education.

The Ohio Work Ready Grant is for Ohio residents enrolled in an eligible credit and noncredit program that leads to an industry-recognized credential, certificate, or degree and prepares the student for an in-demand job.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:

• Submit an Ohio Work Ready Grant application and be selected as a recipient.
• Be an Ohio resident.
• Be registered for Selective Service if required to register by law.
• Be enrolled in an Eligible Program (see Eligible Programs below).
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA ®) and must be Pell eligible. Students in Technician-Aligned programs must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA ®) but do not need to be eligible for Pell.
  • If a student is selected for verification and the determination is made that the student is no longer eligible for the Ohio Work Ready Grant due to verification results, any Ohio Work Ready Grant funds applied to the student’s account for that academic year will be removed from the student’s aid package.
• Maintain a cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or higher to continue eligibility. For non-credit courses, the course must be completed successfully.
• Students may receive an award for a maximum of six semesters or the equivalent of three academic years of study.
• Students must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) as determined by the institution.

Awards

Technician-Aligned Credit Programs

• Awards may be used in summer, fall, or spring semesters.
• $6,000 per academic year for degree-seeking student enrolled in 12 or more credit hours.
• $4,500 per academic year for degree-seeking students enrolled 9-11 credit hours.
• $3,000 per academic year for degree-seeking students enrolled 6-8 credit hours.
• $1,500 per academic year for degree-seeking students enrolled 1-5 credit hours.
• Non-credit: $3,000 per program for students enrolled in a short-term certificate or industry recognized credential program. NOTE: a student who completes multiple short-term certificates and/or industry recognized credential programs in an academic year is eligible to receive up to $4,000 total for the year, regardless of the number of programs completed in the academic year.

Other Qualified Non-Credit Programs

• Awards may be used in fall or spring semesters.
• $3,000 per academic year for degree-seeking student enrolled in 12 or more credit hours.
• $2,250 per academic year for degree-seeking students enrolled 9-11 credit hours.
• $1,500 per academic year for degree-seeking students enrolled 6-8 credit hours.
• $750 per academic year for degree-seeking students enrolled 1-5 credit hours.
• Non-credit: $1,500 per program for students enrolled in a short-term certificate or industry recognized credential program. NOTE: a student who completes multiple short-term certificates and/or industry recognized credential programs in an academic year is eligible to receive up to $4,000 total for the year, regardless of the number of programs completed in the academic year.

Funding is limited.

Application

1. Log in to Workday
2. Select Financials Hubfrom the home page or choose Financials Hub fromthe MENU in the upper left corner.
3. In the Suggested Links section, click on Scholarship Applications, then select Ohio Work Ready Grant Application.

Eligible programs

The Ohio Work Ready Grant may be used for the following programs of study. This list may change at any time.

Credit

Technician-Aligned Credit Programs

*Programs are given priority for Ohio Work Ready funding

• Advanced Manufacturing, AAS (Owens Code: APET; CIP Code: 150613)
• ATS Auto Service Management (Owens Code: 1ASM; CIP Code: 150803
• ATS Automotive Technology (Owens Code: 1AUT; CIP Code: 150803)
• ATS Mechanical Major (Owens Code: 1SKM; CIP Code: 150805)
• ATS Wide-Area Networking Technology (Owens Code: 1WAN; CIP Code:    151201)
• Automotive Service Certificate (Owens Code: ZSER; CIP Code: 150803)
• Automotive Technology, AAS (Owens Code: AUTO; CIP Code: 150803)
• Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician, AAS (Owens Code: CATP; CIP Code: 150803)
• Computer Science Program, AAS (Owens Code: CSCI; CIP Code: 151201)
• Computer Science Tech I Certificate (Owens Code: ZCS1; CIP Code: 151201)
• Computer Science Tech II Certificate (Owens Code: ZCS2; CIP Code: 151201)
• Dana Mechatronics Control Certificate (Owens Code: ZDMC; CIP Code: 150406)
• Dana Mechatronics Maintenance Certificate (Owens Code: ZDMM; CIP Code: 470303)
• Electrical Certificate (Owens Code: ZECT; CIP Code: 150303)
• Electrical Major, AAS (Owens Code: SKTE; CIP Code: 150303)
• Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology, AAS (Owens Code: EETT; CIP Code: 150303)
• General Motors Corporation Automotive Service Education (Owens Code: ASEP; CIPD Code: 150803)
• Industrial Mechanic Certificate (Owens Coded: ZINM; CIP Code: 150612)
• Mechanical Major, AAS (Owens Code: SKTM; CIP Code: 150612)
• Semiconductor Technician Certificate (Owens Code: ZSCD; CIP Code: 150616)

Other Qualified Credit Programs

• Animation (Owens Code: ANIM; CIP Code: 500401)
• Biology Concentration (Owens Code: BIOL; CIP Code: 260101)
• Building Maintenance Certificate (Owens Code: ZBLD; CIP Code: 151001)
• Building Maintenance Major, AAS (Owens Code: SKTB ; CIP Code: 151001)
• Business Management Technology (Owens Code: BUMT; CIP Code: 520101)
• CAD Certificate (Owens Code: ZCDC; CIP Code: 151302)
• CAD Technology, AAS (Owens Code: CADT; CIP Code: 151302)
• Chemistry Concentration, AS (Owens Code: CHMC; CIP Code: 400501)
• Computed Tomography Certificate (Owens Code: ZCTC; CIP Code: 510911)
• Computer Networking & Systems Administration Program, AAS (Owens Code: CNSA; CIP Code: 110202)
• Computer Programming – Developer I Certificate (Owens Code: ZCDI; CIP Code: 110202)
• Computer Programming – Developer II Certificate (Owens Code: ZCDV; CIP Code: 110202)
• Computer Programming & Development Program, AAS (Owens Code: CPRD; CIP Code: 110202)
• Computer Support Technician Certificate (Owens Code: ZCSC; CIP Code: 110103)
• Computer Systems Technologies & Support Program, AAS (Owens Code: CSTS; CIP Code: 110103)
• Computer WAN & Cloud Tech Program, AAS (Owens Code: WANT; CIP Code: 111002)
• Dana Mechatronics Engineering Certificate (Owens Code: ZDME; CIP Code: 150001)
• Dental Assisting Certificate (Owens Code: ZDAC; CIP Code: 510601)
• Dental Hygiene Program (Owens Code: DHYP; CIP Code: 510602)
• Diesel Service Certificate (Owens Code: ZDSL; CIP Code: 470605)
• Diesel Technology, AAS (Owens Code: DSLT; CIP Code: 470605)
• Emergency Medical Technician – Basic Certificate (Owens Code: ZEMT; CIP Code: 510904)
• Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic Certificate (Owens Code: ZPAR; CIP Code: 510904)
• Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate Certification (Owens Code: ZEIC; CIP Code: 510904)
• GMAW Welding Certificate (Owens Code: ZGMW; CIP Code: 480508)
• GTAW Welding Certificate (Owens Code: ZGTW; CIP Code: 480508)
• Health Information Technology, AAS (Owens Code: HINF; CIP Code: 510707)
• HVAC Certificate (Owens Code: ZVCC; CIP Code: 150501)
• IT Project Management Certificate (Owens Code: ZPMC; CIP Code: 110103)
• Licensed Practical Nurse/Associate Degree Nursing Progression Program, AAS (Owens Code: NRSL; CIP Code: 513801)
• Logistics/Supply Chain Certificate (Owens Code: ZLSC; CIP Code: 520203)
• Logistics/Supply Chain Major, AAB (Owens Code: LGSC; CIP Code: 520203)
• Machining Certificate (Owens Code: ZMCC; CIP Code: 480507)
• Management Certificate (Owens Code: ZMGT; CIP Code: 520201)
• Mathematics Concentration (Owens Code: MATH; CIP Code: 270101)
• Medical Assisting Certificate (Owens Code: ZMDA; CIP Code: 510801)
• Medical Assisting Program (Owens Code: MDAP; CIP Code: 510801)
• Medical Coding Certificate (Owens Code: ZMED; CIP Code: 510707)
• Network Tech I Certificate (Owens Code: ZNTI; CIP Code: 110202)
• Network Tech II Certificate (Owens Code: ZNII; CIP Code: 110202)
• Nurse Asst Train/HHC Cert (Owens Code: ZSTN; CIP Code: 512601)
• Nutrition Concentration, AS (Owens Code: NTRC; CIP Code: 513101)
• Physical Therapist Assistant Program, AAS (Owens Code: PTAP; CIP Code: 510806)
• Pipe Welding Certificate (Owens Code: ZPWL; CIP Code: 480508)
• Plate Welding Certificate (Owens Code: ZPLW; CIP Code: 480508)
• Practical Nursing Certificate (Owens Code: LPNP; CIP Code: 513901)
• Radiologic Technology, AAS (Owens Code: RDTT; CIP Code: 510907)
• Registered Nurse Program (Owens Code: NRSP; CIP Code: 513801)
• SMAW Welding Certificate (Owens Code: ZSMW; CIP Code: 480508)
• Tool and Die/Mold Maker Certificate (Owens Code: ZTLD; CIP Code: 480507)
• Visual Communication Technology, AAS (Owens Code: VCMT; CIP Code: 500402)
• Web Developer Front-End Certificate (Owens Code: ZWFC; CIP Code: 110202)
• Welding Major, AAS (Owens Code: WELD; CIP Code: 480508)

Technician-Aligned Non-Credit Programs

For information about the programs which are currently being offered, please contact Workforce & Community Services.

• Robotics (CIP Code: 150405)

Other Qualified Non-Credit Programs

• Commercial Truck Driving Training (CIP Code: 490205)
• HazMat CDL Endorsement Course (CIP Code: 490205)
• Pharmacy Tech (CIP Code: 510805)
• Phlebotomy Tech (CIP Code: 511009)
• Tool and Die (CIP Code: 480507)
• Welding & Fabrication (CIP Code: 480508)