Scholarships

A number of scholarships are available to you through the Board of Trustees, the College’s Foundation, and from outside contributors. Application procedures and deadlines vary. Many scholarship applications require you to write an essay. Tips for writing a scholarship essay are available from the Writing Center.

If you are…	You may be interested in…
a new or continuing student	College Foundation Scholarships Additional Scholarships Scholarship Resources
a College Credit Plus student	Start Here Scholarship
a high school senior	Board of Trustees Scholarship Tech Prep Scholarship
a local resident with exceptional work or public/community service	Board of Trustees Scholarship
a student in the School of Business, Hospitality Management and Public Safety	School of Business, Hospitality Management and Public Safety scholarship information Choose Ohio First Scholarship (Emergency Services Technologies) Ohio Short-Term Certificate Grant
a student in the School of Liberal Arts	School of Liberal Arts scholarship information
a student in the School of Nursing and Health Professions	Choose Ohio First Scholarship (Departments of Health Information Technology, Medical Assisting, and Surgical Technology) Ohio Short-Term Certificate Grant
a student in the School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics	Choose Ohio First Scholarship Ohio Short-Term Certificate Grant School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics scholarship information
enrolled in a short-term certificate program, including Workforce & Community Services programs	Ohio Short-Term Certificate Grant
experiencing financial need in your final semester before graduation	Success Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) Completion Scholarship
a student leader	Student Leader Scholarship Program
an Ohio National Guard member	Ohio National Guard Scholarship Program
a foster youth	Ohio Education and Training Voucher Program for Foster Youth
the child of a deceased or severely disabled Ohio veteran	Ohio War Orphan and Severely Disabled Veterans’ Children Scholarship
the child, spouse, or former spouse of a peace officer, firefighter, or other safety officer killed in the line of duty	Ohio Safety Officers College Memorial Fund
returning to college after a break of 2 or more semesters	Ohio Second Chance Grant
a student in the Commercial Truck Driver (CDL) program	Ohio Commercial Truck Driver Student Aid Program  Ohio Short-Term Certificate Grant

Owens Community College Scholarships

Start Here Scholarship

Owens College Credit Plus (CCP) students have the unique opportunity to continue on the academic path they have started at Owens Community College to earn their associate degree or certificate and enter the workforce or transfer to a four-year college or university. The Start Here Scholarship covers instructional fees for eligible students and is renewable if criteria are met.  Click here for answers to Frequently Asked Questions.

Required Qualifications

To qualify for the Start Here Scholarship, students must:

• Be an Ohio resident for the duration of the scholarship.
• Be a high school senior graduating in spring (class of 2019 or later) who has earned at least nine credits at Owens through the CCP or Early Admit programs.
• Apply to Owens Community College as a regular student.*
• Have an Owens cumulative grade point average (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 senior year.*
• Submit a complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) to Owens for each academic year.*
• Enroll in 15 credits for the fall semester immediately after high school graduation.*
• Have the intent to obtain a certificate or an associate degree for the duration of the scholarship.
• Students who qualify will automatically receive the scholarship to pay for instructional fees not covered by other aid, such as the Federal Pell Grant or other scholarships.

*The deadline for the initial academic year is the fall freeze date.

In addition to the requirements above, students must also meet the following to receive the scholarship in future semesters.

• Maintain an Owens cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better.
• Earn a total of 27 credits at Owens during the semesters listed below.
  • Spring 2019 high school graduates:  Fall 2019, Spring 2020, and Summer 2020
  • Spring 2020 high school graduates:  Fall 2020, Spring 2021, and Summer 2021
  • Spring 2021 high school graduates:  Fall 2021, Spring 2022, and Summer 2022
  • Spring 2022 high school graduates: Fall 2022, Spring 2023, and Summer 2023
• Be continuously enrolled each semester, except for summer, which is optional.

Semester	Enrollment Required
First Fall	15
First Spring	12
First Summer	12
Second Fall	9
Second Spring	9
Second Summer	9
Third Fall	9
Third Spring	9
Third Summer	9

For example, a Spring 2022 high school graduate would enroll in 15 credits for Fall 2022, 12 credits for Spring 2023, 12 credits for Summer 2023 (optional), and 9 or more credits for the remaining semesters.

• The scholarship ends after three years, or once the student has earned 64 credits at Owens.

In some cases, exceptions to eligibility criteria may be made. A request for an exception may be submitted by a student or by college staff through Academic Advising.  Requests must be submitted by the financial aid freeze date.

Special Features

• Start Here Scholars will receive priority registration for future semesters.
• Start Here Scholars will receive VIP access to Owens academic and student support services including special meeting times with advisors, Student Financial Services Advisors, tutoring mentors, and more.

The Start Here Scholarship covers instructional fees only. Students will be responsible for books, general fees and any additional fees depending on the chosen program of study.

 

Board of Trustees Scholarship

The Board of Trustees Scholarship is $1,000 per semester for up to four consecutive semesters. The scholarship begins in fall semester; summer enrollment is optional. All awards are based upon available funding.

Students who will be enrolling at Owens in the fall semester immediately after graduating from a high school in the Owens legal district, and who have a high school GPA of 3.7 or above, must submit official high school transcripts on or after May 15 at the conclusion of  their junior year to be considered.

In addition, students who meet one of the following qualifications may apply for the scholarship by submitting the Board of Trustees Scholarship — Nomination Form. The due date for nomination forms is July 15.

• A high school senior attending a high school located in the Owens legal district, who has a high school GPA of 3.0 – 3.69, demonstrates student motivation, and enrolls in the fall semester immediately following high school graduation.  The Owens legal district includes schools in Lucas, Wood, Hancock counties, as well as Benton-Carroll-Salem, Genoa, and Woodmore school districts.
• A high school graduate, who has not been in high school for at least one year, or a GED recipient (applicants may not have attended Owens for at least one year); resides in the Owens legal district (the Owens legal district includes Lucas, Wood, Hancock, and parts of Ottawa and Sandusky counties); demonstrates motivation through exceptional work or public/community service (including military service), academic performance, other demonstrated leadership, or other experience as related to a career path; and enrolls for the fall semester immediately following the award of the scholarship.

Click here for a detailed list of schools.

All recipients must meet the following criteria:

• Apply for admission to Owens as a regular student
• Pursue a degree or certificate with the intent to complete at Owens Community College
• 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)

 

College Foundation Scholarships

The Owens Community College Foundation offers a variety of scholarships through the generosity of businesses and individuals in the community.

Scholarship award notifications are generally made from mid-April to mid-May.  Students who have not been awarded a scholarship by mid-May will be considered if additional funds become available at a later date. For more information on Foundation Scholarships, contact the Foundation Office at (567) 661-7603.

Click here for College Foundation Scholarship details.

 

Student Leader Scholarship Program

The Student Leader Scholarship is provided to the President, Vice President, Secretary, and Delegate of the Student Ambassadors. Annual award amounts range from $1000 – $2000, depending on position, and can be used for instructional expenses.

 

Tech Prep Scholarship

Owens Community College offers Tech Prep scholarships to graduating high school seniors who have participated in a Tech Prep career pathway within the Greater Northwest Ohio Tech Prep Consortium. The maximum award is $500 per semester for four semesters to cover tuition, fees, and an allotment for books that are not covered by other financial aid, such as the Federal Pell Grant, as long as the student maintains eligibility. This scholarship does not pay for supplies, lab fees, course fees, and other institutional fees.  The scholarship is only for fall and spring semesters.

Students must obtain the Tech Prep Scholarship Application and complete it in order to be considered. The application and all documentation must be submitted during the academic year.

To qualify for the Owens Community College Tech Prep Scholarship, students:

• Must have earned a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 grading scale by the end of their 7th high school semester.
• Enroll at Owens Community College for the fall semester immediately following high school graduation.
• Enroll in at least 12 graded credit hours each semester (continuous full-time student enrollment in fall and spring semesters is required in order to continue receiving the scholarship.)
• Declare an associate degree program related to the chosen high school Tech Prep career pathway.
• Indicate the intent to obtain a certificate or an associate degree, for transfer to another college or the job market.
• Have instructional and general fee charges which are not being paid by other financial aid, such as the Federal Pell Grant.
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) for each academic year and complete the verification process, if selected.
• Maintain a college cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better to continue receiving the scholarship.

 

Success Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) Completion Scholarship

The Success TAP Completion Scholarship is a scholarship for those students who experience unforeseen financial need in their final semester before graduation.

The scholarship can be used to cover education-related expenses, including tuition and fees, and textbooks. Students receiving other Owens scholarships will be considered for this program if they have an outstanding balance.

To be eligible, students must:

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

To apply, contact the Student Service Center at (567) 661-2387.

 

Scholarships by School

• School of Business, Hospitality Management and Public Safety
• School of Liberal Arts
• School of Nursing and Health Professions
• School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

 

Ohio Scholarships

Ohio National Guard Scholarship 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.

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

• An associate’s degree
• CISCO Academy Certificate (Owens Code: ZCCO)
• 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)
• Fire Fighter I Certificate (Owens Code: ZFF1)
• Fire Fighter II Certificate (Owens Code: ZFF2)
• 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)

Additional information is available online. The scholarship covers 100% of instructional and general fees.

 

Ohio War Orphan and Severely Disabled Veterans’ Children Scholarship

Children (up to age 25) of deceased or severely disabled Ohio veterans may apply for the Ohio War Orphan and Severely Disabled Veterans’ Children Scholarship. To qualify, veterans must have served a minimum period of active duty in the armed services during a declared conflict or war, as designated on the scholarship application.

The scholarship provides payment of a portion of instructional and general fees.

Students must attend full-time (12 credit hours or more) unless an exception is granted based on a documented learning disability or for the final semester before graduating.  Contact Student Financial Services to request an exception.

Applications are available online at the Ohio Department of Higher Education website.

If your parent died as a result of military service in Iraq or Afghanistan, you may also be eligible for the maximum Federal Pell Grant or the Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant.  Visit the Grants page for details.

 

Ohio Safety Officers College Memorial Fund

This program provides undergraduate tuition assistance to the children, spouses, and qualified former spouses of peace officers, fire fighters and certain other safety officers who are killed in the line of duty. It also provides undergraduate or certificate tuition assistance to qualifying children and spouses of members of the U.S. armed services who were killed in the line of duty. This includes such operations as Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, or some other combat zone designated by the President of the United States. Students must be Ohio residents and be enrolled full or part-time at a participating Ohio college. Interested students should contact the Ohio Department of Higher Education.

Click here for additional details.

You may also be eligible for the maximum Federal Pell Grant.  Visit the Grants page for details.

 

Choose Ohio First Scholarship

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.  Visit the State of Ohio’s Choose Ohio First website for more information.

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

• Submit a Choose Ohio First Scholarship application and be selected as a recipient.
• Be enrolled in an eligible program (see Eligible programs below)
• Show your intent on the admission application as one of the following:
  • to obtain an associate degree for transfer to another college
  • to obtain an associate degree for the job market
  • to obtain a certificate
• Be a first-time student OR a prior student who was previously enrolled in a program which was not in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or Medicine. Additionally, former College Credit Plus (CCP) students are considered first-time students during the first semester they attend after high school graduation.
• Be an Ohio resident.
• Be registered for Selective Service if required to register by law.
• Participate in a work-based learning experience such as a co-op, internship, or clinical/laboratory.
• Participate in at least one Career Services activity per semester, unless the College agrees to waive this requirement.
• Be enrolled in the following as of the financial aid freeze date for each semester:
  • Certificate students: 6 or more credits
  • Associate degree students: 9 or more credits
• Maintain a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or higher to continue eligibility.

Awards

• Awards are for fall and spring semesters for up to three years.
• The scholarship can only be used for instructional and general fees which are not being paid by other sources. To qualify, students must have unpaid instructional and general fees of at least $500 per semester for certificate programs, or $1,500 per semester for associate degree programs. The maximum award is $1,500 per semester ($3,000 per academic year).
• There is limited funding available for each academic year.
• Continued funding is contingent on the availability of state funds and the College’s performance and participation in the Choose Ohio First Scholarship program.

Application
To apply, log in to ozone.owens.edu. Locate the Scholarships card and click on Apply under the Choose Ohio First Scholarship.

Eligible programs
The Choose Ohio First Scholarship may be used for the following programs of study.

• Applied Engineering Technology (Owens Code: APET)
• ATS Alt Energy-Photovoltaic (Owens Code: 1AEP)
• ATS Applied Engineering Technology (Owens Code: 1APE)
• ATS Architectural Eng Tech (Owens Code: 1ARE)
• ATS Auto Service Management (Owens Code: 1ASM)
• ATS Automotive Technology (Owens Code: 1AUT)
• ATS CAD Technology (Owens Code: 1CAD)
• ATS Computer Programming Technology (Owens Code: 1CPT)
• ATS Computer Science Major (Owens Code: 1CSC)
• ATS Diesel Technology (Owens Code: 1DSL)
• ATS Electrical/Electronics Technology (Owens Code: 1EET)
• ATS Information Systems (Owens Code: 1INF)
• ATS Information Systems (Owens Code: 1SYS)
• ATS Network and Information Systems Support (Owens Code: 1NIS)
• ATS Skilled Trades Building Maintenance (Owens Code: 1STB)
• ATS Skilled Trades Construction (Owens Code: 1SKC)
• ATS Skilled Trades Electrical (Owens Code: 1SKE)
• ATS Skilled Trades Mechanical (Owens Code: 1SKM)
• ATS Welding (Owens Code: 1WLD)
• ATS Wide-Area Networking Technology (Owens Code: 1WAN)
• Automotive Service Certificate (Owens Code: ZSER)
• Automotive Technology, AAS (Owens Code: AUTO)
• Avionics Major, AAS (Owens Code: AVMJ)
• Biomedical Electronics Major (Owens Code: BIOM)
• Building Maintenance Certificate (Owens Code: ZBLD)
• Building Maintenance Major, AAS (Owens Code: SKTB)
• CAD Certificate (Owens Code: ZCDC)
• CAD Technology (Owens Code: CADT)
• Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician, AAS (Owens Code: CATP)
• CISCO Academy Certificate (Owens Code: ZCCO)
• Computer Programming – Developer I Certificate (Owens Code: ZCDI)
• Computer Programming – Developer II Certificate (Owens Code: ZCDV)
• Computer Programming Technology, AAB (Owens Code: CPPT)
• Computer Science Major, AAS (Owens Code: CSCI)
• Computer Support Tech. Certificate (Owens Code: ZCSC)
• Dana Mechatronics Controls Certificate (Owens Code: ZDMC)
• Dana Mechatronics Engineering Certificate (Owens Code: ZDME)
• Dana Mechatronics Maintenance Certificate (Owens Code: ZDMM)
• Diesel Service Certificate (Owens Code: ZDSL)
• Diesel Technology (Owens Code: DSLT)
• Electrical Certificate (Owens Code: ZECT)
• Electrical Major, AAS (Owens Code: SKTE)
• Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology (Owens Code: EETT)
• Emergency Medical Technician – Basic Certificate (Owens Code: ZEMT)
• Emergency Medical Technician – Intermediate Certificate (Owens Code: ZEIC)
• Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic Certificate (Owens Code: ZPAR)
• Engineering Concentration, AS (Owens Code: EGRC)
• Environmental Science Concentration, AS (Owens Code: ENST)
• General Motors Corporation Automotive Service Education Program, AAS (Owens Code: ASEP)
• GMAW Welding Certificate (Owens Code: ZGMW)
• GTAW Welding Certificate (Owens Code: ZGTW)
• Health Information Technology, AAS (Owens Code: HINF)
• HVAC Certificate (Owens Code: ZVCC)
• Industrial Mechanic Certificate (Owens Code: ZINM)
• Information Systems Technology (Owens Code: INFO)
• IT Project Management Certificate (Owens Code: ZPMC)
• Machining Certificate (Owens Code: ZMCC)
• Manufacturing Foundations Certificate (Owens Code: ZMFC)
• Mechanical Major, AAS (Owens Code: SKTM)
• Medical Assisting Certificate (Owens Code: ZMDA)
  Medical Assisting Program, AAS (Owens Code: MDAP)
• Medical Coding Certificate (Owens Code: ZMED)
• Network Tech I Certificate (Owens Code: ZNTI)
• Network Tech II Certificate (Owens Code: ZNII)
• Networking and Information Systems Support, AAB (Owens Code: NIST)
• Pipe Welding Certificate (Owens Code: ZPWL)
• Pipefitting/Plumbing Certificate (Owens Code: ZPPC)
• Plate Welding Certificate (Owens Code: ZPLW)
• SMAW Welding Certificate (Owens Code: ZSMW)
• Sterile Processing Certificate (Owens Code: ZSPC)
• Surgical Technology, AAS (Owens Code: SURT)
• Tool and Die/Mold Maker Certificate (Owens Code: ZTLD)
• Web Developer Front-End Certificate (Owens Code: ZWFC)
• Welding Major (Owens Code: WELD)
• Wide-Area Networking Technology, AAS (Owens Code: WANT)

Questions?
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact chooseohiofirst@owens.edu.

 

Ohio Short-Term Certificate Grant

The Ohio Short-Term Certificate Grant is for Ohio residents enrolled in certain short-term certificate programs.

Eligibility requirements

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

• Submit an Ohio Short-Term Certificate 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).
• If you are enrolled in a Credit program, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). The U.S. Department of Education will use your FAFSA® to calculate your Expected Family Contribution (EFC).
  • For Summer 2023, Fall 2023, or Spring 2024, complete the 2023-2024 FAFSA®. The resulting EFC must be 6656 or lower.
• If you are enrolled in a Non-Credit program, you may complete the FAFSA® as noted above, or provide documentation that one of the following criteria are met. Please note that Non-Credit programs are not eligible for most other financial aid programs.
  • You are eligible for WIO (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) benefits.
  • You have lost your job (not including quitting a job voluntarily).
  • You have been laid off or received a lay-off notice from your job.
  • You are self-employed but are unemployed due to general low economic conditions or a natural disaster.
  • You are the spouse of an active duty member of the Armed Forces and have experienced a loss of employment because of relocating due to permanent change in duty station; or are unemployed or underemployed, and experiencing difficulty in obtaining or upgrading employment.
  • You are a displaced homemaker (a person who previously provided unpaid services to the family, are no longer supported by your spouse, are unemployed or underemployed, and are having trouble finding or upgrading employment).
• Maintain a cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or higher to continue eligibility. For non-credit courses, the course must be completed successfully.

Awards

• Awards may be used in summer, fall, or spring semesters.
• Up to $2,000 can be awarded per certificate program.  For programs which are more than one semester in length, awards for subsequent semesters will be determined after the prior semester’s final grades have been posted.
• Awards can only be used for instructional fees, general fees, and other approved fees (such as lab and course material fees).
• You may receive a maximum of three awards totaling $2,000 each for different short-term certificates. Additional awards are based on successfully completing one short-term certificate before receiving another award.
• Funding is limited and only available through Spring 2024.

Application

To apply, log in to ozone.owens.edu. Locate the Scholarships card and click on Apply under the Ohio Short-Term Certificate Grant.

Eligible programs

The Ohio Short-Term Certificate Grant may be used for the following programs of study.  This list may change at any time.

Credit Programs

• • Emergency Medical Technician – Basic Certificate (Owens Code: ZEMT)
  • Emergency Medical Technician – Intermediate Certificate (Owens Code: ZEIC)
  • Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic Certificate (Owens Code: ZPAR)
  • Fire Fighter I Certificate (Owens Code: ZFF1)
  • Fire Fighter II Certificate (Owens Code: ZFF2)
  • GMAW (Mig) Welding Certificate (Owens Code: ZGMW)
  • GTAW (Tig) Welding Certificate (Owens Code: ZGTW)
  • Insurance Certificate (Owens Code: ZINS)
  • Logistics/Supply Chain Certificate (Owens Code: ZLSC)
  • Medical Office Support Certificate (Owens Code: ZMOS)
  • Pipe Welding Certificate (Owens Code: ZPWL)
  • Plate Welding Certificate (Owens Code: ZPLW)
  • SMAW Welding Certificate (Stick) (Owens Code: ZSMW)
  • State Tested Nurse Assistant Training Course/Home Health Aide Course (STNA) (Owens Course STN 110)
  • Sterile Processing Certificate (Owens Code: ZSPC)
  • Tool and Die / Mold Maker Certificate (Owens Code: ZTLD)

Non-Credit Programs

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

• • Commercial Truck Driving Training
  • HazMat CDL Endorsement Course
  • Home Healthcare Aide
  • OSHA 10
  • OSHA 30
  • Pharmacy Tech
  • Phlebotomy Tech
  • Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
  • Real Estate Pre-Licensing Program
  • Robotics
  • Tool and Die
  • Welding & Fabrication

Questions?
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Admissions.

 

Ohio Second Chance Grant

The State of Ohio Second Chance Grant provides financial assistance to students who would like an opportunity to earn a college degree. A college degree provides many lifetime benefits, including increased access to job opportunities, increased earning potential a pathway to advancement, plus more.

A limited number of grants up to $3,000 are available to students who meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Current Ohio resident
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and apply for any federal and state need-based grants and/or scholarships
• Did not obtain a bachelor’s degree from any accredited institution of higher education
• “Stopped out” from a state institution in Ohio and did not transfer to another in the two semesters or eight months immediately following
• Be in good academic standing with no record of disciplinary at the time of withdrawal
• Enrolled at Owens within five years of disenrollment
• Pursuing an associate degree or certificate, but may not already possess a degree (bachelor or associate) or certificate
• Cannot be enrolled in the College Credit Plus program
• Cannot be a recipient of the following – Choose Ohio First Scholarship, Ohio Safety Officers College Memorial Fund, War Orphans and Severely Disabled Veterans’ Children Scholarship Program or Ohio National Guard Scholarship.
• Must be registered with Selective Service

For students interested in this grant, please contact Admissions at (567) 661-7777 or admissions@owens.edu.

 

Ohio Education and Training Voucher Program for Foster Youth

The Education Training Voucher (ETV) provides assistance to youth who have emancipated from foster care or were adopted at the age of 16 or older and who are enrolled in post- secondary educational programs. The young adult must have a high school diploma or GED to be eligible.

Funding can be used to assist with tuition, books, computers, school supplies, living expenses, rent, childcare, health insurance, groceries and transportation. In addition, young adults who are enrolled in the ETV program, and reach their 21st birthday, may continue receiving vouchers until their 23rd birthday. Though this only happens if enrollment into the program is progressing toward a satisfactory completion of that program.

Click here for additional details.

 

Ohio Commercial Truck Driver Student Aid Program

The Commercial Truck Driver Student Aid Program provides funding for eligible Ohio students enrolled in the CDL program.

Eligibility requirements

To qualify for the Commercial Truck Driver Student Aid Program, you must:

• Be enrolled in the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) program
• Pass a drug test within two weeks of the class start date
• Not have more than three moving violations in two consecutive years
• Not have pled guilty to or been convicted of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or a drug of abuse in the past twelve months
• Provide documentation of Ohio residency such as a valid driver’s license or voter registration and proof of mailing address
• Commit to reside in and be employed in Ohio for a minimum of one year upon completion of a CDL program
• Complete a signed promissory note, which contains the repayment agreement for the loan portion

Awards

• The Commercial Truck Driver Student Aid Program can be used for tuition and related expenses for the CDL program which are reflected on your tuition bill, not to exceed $10,000. One half (fifty percent) of the award is a grant and the other half (fifty percent) is a loan.
• If other programs pay for a portion of your costs, this program can be used to cover the remainder of the costs, with the remainder split into 50% as a grant and 50% as a loan.
• You must complete at least 25% of the CDL program to be eligible for funds.

 

Additional Scholarships

The list below is updated regularly as information is received from local organizations.

AED Foundation Caterpillar Scholarship Program for students in diesel technology / heavy equipment programs.

Allied Van Lines Scholarship for students majoring in logistics/supply chain management. Application deadline:  December 15, 2023

Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation Scholarships for local students.

Greater Toledo Community Foundation Scholarships for local students pursing higher education. Most deadlines are in early February for the upcoming academic year.

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship for the nation’s top community college students seeking to complete their bachelor’s degrees at 4-year colleges or universities. The application is available beginning in early fall of each year.

Scholarship Resources

Scholarship Search engines

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