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Choose Ohio First Engineering Technology Scholarship Program

Get a great career with no debt. We're offering a tuition assistance scholarship for students entering four in-demand engineering technology fields. The Choose Ohio First Engineering Technology Scholarship Program is available to incoming students pursuing associate degrees in:

  • Mechanical Engineering Technology
  • Electromechanical Engineering Technology
  • Electrical Engineering Technology
  • Logistics Engineering Technology

The deadline to apply for the Autumn 2022 cohort is July 15, 2022. Applications will be reviewed and evaluated throughout the application window, so applying early is encouraged.

Check below for detailed instructions and eligibility requirements. Then, apply for the scholarship using our standard scholarship system:

APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP

For more information, contact: Alli Kurzawa, akurzawa@cscc.edu

In addition to scholarship money, Choose Ohio First recipients will learn together as a cohort as they complete their degree at Columbus State. Students will also have access to a specialized orientation, tutoring, research projects, and special events.

We'll help with career placement through direct one-on-one student support - including the application and interview process - as well as connecting accepted students with resources such as career services, academic advising, and faculty mentors.

Eligibility & Application Steps

To be eligible for a Scholarship, a student must:

a. Be an Ohio resident

b. Be accepted and enrolled as a Columbus State student and declared within one of the four target programs:

  • Mechanical Engineering Technology
  • Electromechanical Engineering Technology
  • Electrical Engineering Technology
  • Logistics Engineering Technology

c. Be new to the academic program listed above in autumn 2022 (students must be starting program in this semester to be eligible)

d. Complete the 2022-23 FAFSA.

e. Possess:

  • A 3.0+ high school GPA
  • College readiness in Math, Reading & English (show college readiness through ACT sub-scores English: 18, Reading 22, Math 20 or SAT Writing 480, Math 510 OR placement into college-level English and mathematics courses as indicated by the college’s intake assessment)
  • Two letters of reference (references will be collected within application)

f. Write a brief essay outlining college and career aspirations (on application)

Columbus State recognizes that many community college students are non-traditional, and a high school GPA may not be sufficient to demonstrate academic promise. Therefore, the team will consider students whose grade-point averages rose significantly during their last two years of high school, and those who have done particularly well in mathematics and science courses and in AP or other advanced courses, participated in computer science-based clubs or competitions, or have been strongly recommended by faculty and teachers. Non-traditional adult students can be evaluated based on other criteria, such as work history, military service, and volunteer activities.

  1. Complete 2022-23 FAFSA at fafsa.ed.gov listing Columbus State as a receiver (federal code: 006867)
  2. Visit Columbus State’s scholarship application portal to complete the General Application: https://cscc.academicworks.com/
  3. Select Choose Ohio First ET within the General Application to apply
  4. Email Alli Kurzawa at akurzawa@cscc.edu to ensure your application was received

The COF contract includes:

  • Scholarship criteria
  • Performance thresholds (including maintenance of a cumulative 3.0 GPA)
  • Active participation in weekly programming as a cohort including STEM Club, COF Colloquium, the Technology Speaker Series, and assigned Modern Manufacturing Work Study Career READY Workshops
  • Attendance at the COF Engineering Technology Orientation (part of the MMWS Orientation July 2022).
  • Agreement to submit responses to the evaluation surveys
  • All other requirements and expectations of COF Scholars, including their academic and professional conduct.

 

 

 

 

Department Contact

Academics Department

(614) 287-0000

academics@cscc.edu