Certificate Pathways Scholarship

Scholarship Eligibilty

• Applicants must be a resident of Ohio.
• Applicants must sign up for a certificate program listed on this page. Note: the scholarship does not apply to associate degrees. According to state rules, the scholarship can only pay for classes and fees that apply to your certificate.
• The certificate must be listed on your official record as your declared course of study, and must match the certificate selected on the application. Students can update or confirm their official record by calling Columbus State Community College’s Telephone Information Center at 614-287-5353.
• Scholarships will be awarded to applicants with financial need 

How to Apply

Eligible students may be awarded up to $2,000 in scholarship money toward the cost of attendance. To apply, fill out a Scholarship Application Form. We'll contact you if you qualify and help you through the next steps.

• The lifetime maximum award is $2,000 or three semesters, whichever comes first. Students must apply for the scholarship each semester to get the maximum benefit. Students may be eligible to use this scholarship for multiple certificates.
• Scholarships can be used not only for tuition, but also expenses such as required books and supplies, and lab fees.
• Once you complete your certificate, you may apply for another certificate scholarship.
• If you haven't already done so, you will need to apply for admission to Columbus State and register for classes. See the Get Started Guide or Returning Students.
• Don't pay your tuition yet! We can only apply the scholarship if you have an unpaid balance on your account.

The application period for this scholarship is closed. Please check back later!

Need more information? Email Erin McDonough at emcdonough2@cscc.edu.