Scholarship Criteria

This page provides a comprehensive list of scholarship opportunities and eligibility criteria. Meeting the eligibility requirements does not guarantee that a scholarship will be awarded. Most scholarships require application through the application portal submitted by the published deadline, and not every listed scholarship will be available every semester.

For information about the application process and important deadlines, visit cscc.edu/scholarships. If you have questions or would like to suggest an update to this page, please email scholars@cscc.edu.

Scholarship Name	Award Amount per Student	Criteria
Abbott Endowed Scholarship in Biological & Physical Sciences	$ 500.00	Available to students in Associate of Science degree programs who have a 3.0+ cumulative GPA
Abbott Endowed Scholarship in Sports & Exercise Studies	$ 500.00	Available to students in the Sports & Exercise degree program who have a 2.75+ cumulative GPA and have completed 30 credit hours
Accounting & Finance Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in Accounting or finance-related degree programs who have a 3.0+ cumulative GPA and have completed 15 credit hours
Ad Maiora - M. Upshaw Family Endowed Scholarship	$ 1,000.00	Available to students in any program of study who are first generation college students within two semesters of completion for their credential
Advance Auto Parts Foundation Future Technicians Scholarship	$ 1,000.00	Available to Automotive Technology students
AEP Sustainable Building Certificate Scholarship	$ 1,250.00	Available to students in the Sustainabile Building certificate program who have a 2.5+ GPA
Alumni Endowed Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in any program of study who have a 2.0+ cumulative GPA and are enrolled in at least 4 credit hours at the time of the award
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Community Builder Scholarship	$ 1,000.00	Available to students in the Data Center Technician or IT Flexible Apprenticeship programs who have a 2.0+ GPA and are enrolled in at least 3 credit hours at the time of the award
American Culinary Federation Scholarship	$ 1,500.00	Available to students in the Culinary Apprenticeship degree program who have a 2.5+ cumulative GPA, are a registered ACF apprentice, and have completed at least 1,000 hours of on-the-job training under a supervising chef
American Institute of Architects (AIA) Columbus Chapter Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in the Architecture degree program who have a 2.5+ cumulative GPA
Andrew William "Chef Mitch" Mitchell Endowed Culinary Scholarship	$ 1,000.00	Available to students in the Culinary Apprenticeship degree program who have a 2.5+ GPA
Angela Atwood Memorial Logistics Scholarship	$ 1,000.00	Available to students in Supply Chain Logistics degree programs
Automotive Maintenance Technology Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in Automotive degree and certificate programs who have a 2.5+ cumulative GPA
Barb Lining Scholarship	$ 2,000.00	Available to students in the Respiratory Therapy programs
Barbara Brandt Endowed Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in any degree program of study who have demonstrated financial need, and who serve as a caregiver in their family
Batelle Endowed Scholarship in Math & Science	$ 1,500.00	Available to students in any science, technology, engineering, or math degree program of study who have a 3.0+ cumulative GPA and who are enrolled in the Arts & Science transfer program with a concentration in math or science
Beth McGrath Endowed Scholarship	$ 1,000.00	Available to students in any Computer Science, Information Technology, or Design program of study who have a 2.5+ cumulative GPA
Betty Bouwman Dublin Center Scholarship	$ 250.00	Available to students in any program of study who have a 3.0+ cumulative GPA and are enrolled in course sections located on the Dublin campus
Bob & Mary Frances Restrepo Scholarship	$ 1,000.00	Available to students in any business or technology degree program of study who have a 3.0+ cumulative GPA
Bryant Dealers Habeggar Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in the HVAC degree program with a 2.0+ cumulative GPA and demonstrated financial need
Business Career Endowed Scholarship	$ 1,000.00	Available to students in any Business, Marketing, or Finance degree program who are in their second year of courses and have a 2.0+ cumulative GPA
Caley-Greer Endowed Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in Design, Construction, and Skilled Trades programs of study who have a 2.5+ cumulative GPA and demonstrated financial need
Campos Moeller Endowed Scholarship	$ 1,000.00	Available to students in any program of study with demonstrated financial need who have a 2.5+ cumulative GPA
Captain Nicholas Rozanski Fire Science and EMS Endowed Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in the EMS or Fire Science programs
Cardinal Health Endowed Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in healthcare programs who have a 3.0+ cumulative GPA
Carolyn Kaufman Memorial Endowed Scholarship	$ 1,200.00	Available to students in any program of study who have a 3.0+ cumulative GPA, are enrolled full time, and have an interest in pursuing a career in psychology
Central Ohio Professional Land Surveyors Scholarship	$ 1,000.00	Available to students in Surveying programs of study who have a 2.5+ cumulative GPA and demonstrated financial need
CESO Surveying Scholarship	$ 1,500.00	Available to students in Surveying programs of study who have a 2.5+ cumulative GPA
Changing the Narrative Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in any program of study who are a restored citizen
Chase Endowed Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in any program of study
Chase Your Dreams Work Program	$ 500.00	Available to students in any program of study who completed their GED through the Godman Guild
Chef Boiardi Endowed Scholarship	$ 1,000.00	Available to students in Hospitality or Culinary degree programs who have a 2.5+ cumulative GPA and have completed 6 credit hours
Chenelle Family Endowed Scholarship	$ 1,000.00	Available to students in any program of study who have 24 credit hours or less to complete their credential
Chris Sayre Memorial Automotive Technology Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in the Ford Asset program in Automotive Technology who have a 2.5+ cumulative GPA
Choose Ohio First	Varied	Click here to learn more about Choose Ohio First
Clarence Carl Chaffee and Popy Golemes Chaffee Scholarship Endowment for Student Excellence	$ 500.00	Available to students in any program of study who have a 3.0+ cumulative GPA and demonstrated financial need
College Start Scholarship	$ 5,000.00	Available to students in any program of study who are a recent graduate of Thomas Worthington High School and who have a 2.8+ cumulative high school GPA
Columbus State Education Association Endowed Scholarship	$ 1,000.00	Available to students in any degree program who have a 3.0+ cumulative GPA, have completed 30 credit hours, and are enrolled in at least 8 credit hours at the time of the award
Connie Grossman Dental Hygiene Endowed Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in the Dental Hygiene degree program who have a 3.5+ cumulative GPA and are in the second year of their program
Construction Financial Management Association Endowed Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in Accounting, Design, Construction and Skilled Trades degree programs who have a 2.5+ cumulative GPA
Construction Sciences Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in Design, Construction, and Skilled Trades programs of study who have a 2.5+ cumulative GPA and have completed 12 credit hours
Cowher Fund for Career Pathing	$ 1,000.00	Available to students in the Health Information Management degree program who have a 2.5+ cumulative GPA
CSCC Partnership Endowed Scholarship	$ 1,000.00	Available to students in any degree program who have a 2.7+ cumulative GPA
Daryl L. Cullison Memorial Endowed Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in the Law Enforcement, Paralegal Studies, EMS, or Fire Science programs who have a 2.5+ cumulative GPA
David Mierzejewski Memorial Endowed Scholarship	$ 450.00	Available to students in the Fire Science program who have demonstrated financial need
DDP Architectural Design Endowed Scholarship	$ 1,000.00	Available to students in the Architecture degree program who have a 2.0+ cumulative GPA
Deborah Bertsch Endowed Scholarship Fund	$ 1,000.00	Available to students in any program of study, with a preference for awarding students with an interest in pursuing an English or Journalism degree
Delaware Campus Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in any program of study who are enrolled in course sections located at the Delaware Campus
Dennis Grossman Aviation Endowed Scholarship	Varied	Available to students in the Aviation Maintenance programs to cover the cost of written certification exams
DesignGroup Construction Trade Endowed Scholarship	$ 1,000.00	Available to students in the Construction and Skilled Trade programs
DLZ/Saralabai Naik Memorial Endowed Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in the Nursing program
DOE Title III Endowed Scholarship	$ 1,000.00	Available to students in any program of study who have a 2.5+ cumulative GPA and have completed 15 credit hours
Dominion Homes Endowed Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in the Construction programs
Dorothy Kroeger Endowed Scholarship	$ 1,000.00	Available to students in any degree program who have a 3.0+ cumulative GPA and have completed 16 credit hours
DR&HF Robinson Endowed Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in the Nursing program who have demonstrated financial need
Dr. Charlie Gallucci Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in any degree program who have a 3.5+ cumulative GPA, who are an active member of Phi Theta Kappa
Dr. Daniel D. and Joanne H. Hall Legacy Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in the Chemistry degree program who have a 3.0+ cumulative GPA and demonstrated financial need
Dr. David Litt Memorial Scholarship	$ 1,000.00	Available to students in Sports and Exercise studies programs who have a 3.0+ cumulative GPA and have completed 30 credit hours
Dr. Rohini Desai Mulchandani Scholarship, Endowed	$ 1,000.00	Available to students in any program of study who have demonstrated knowledge or experience with living outside of the United States
Dr. William Dross & IAAP Endowed Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in any Business degree program who have a 2.5+ cumulative GPA and have completed at least one semester of courses
Dwight and Renee Smith "Thanks Be to God" Foundation Endowed Scholarship	$ 750.00	Available to students in Business and Entrepreneurial programs who have a 2.5+ cumulative GPA
Earl R. Schaeffer Memorial Social Sciences Scholarship	$ 1,000.00	Available to students in Associate of Arts or Associate of Science programs with interest in transferring to a four year institution for a degree in one of the following: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Political Science, Sociology, or Crimonology. Applicants must also have a 3.0+ cumulative GPA, have completed 45 credit hours and be enrolled full time
First Generation Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to First Generation students in any program of study who have a 2.5+ cumulative GPA
Frank B. Kroeger Endowed Scholarship	$ 1,000.00	Available to students in any Engineering Technology program who have a 2.5+ cumulative GPA, have completed 20 credit hours, and who have demonstrated financial need
Frank Hirschvogel Scholarship	$ 1,500.00	Available to students in any Engineering Technology program who have a 3.2+ cumulative GPA and have completed 15 technical credit hours
Fred Boso Endowed Scholarship	$ 1,500.00	Available to students in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Surveying, or Construction Inspection degree programs who have a 2.5+ cumulative GPA and are enrolled full time
Future Scientists Scholarship	Full Tuition	Click here to learn more about the Future Scientists Scholarship
Gayle Murphy Silent Weekend Scholarship	Varied	Available to students enrolled in at least one American Sign Language or Interpretor Education course, or who are enrolled in an American Sign Language or Interpretor Education program, who plan to attend the Gayle Murphy Silent Weekend event. This scholarship covers the cost of event attendance
George Floyd Memorial Scholarship	$ 1,500.00	Available to students in any program of study who have a 2.0+ cumulative GPA, have completed 12 credit hours, and who demonstrate activism, leadership, social justice work, or volunteerism in their community
Gerald L. Krumdieck and Judith A. Krumdieck Endowed Scholarship Fund for the Culinary Arts	$ 1,000.00	Available to students in the Culinary Arts programs
Giant Eagle Scholarship	$ 1,000.00	Available to students in the Culinary Apprenticeship program who have a 2.5+ cumulative GPA and have completed 15 credit hours
Greg Golden Memorial/ERC Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in any program of study who have a 3.0+ cumulative GPA, have completed 32 credit hours, with demonstrated financial need and who are eligible for federal loans but not Pell Grant
Hamilton Parker/Lewin Family Endowed Scholarship	$ 1,000.00	Available to students in Construction Management programs who have a 2.5+ cumulative GPA, have completed 12 credit hours, and have demonstrated financial need
Harold Hamler and Margaret Hamler, R.N. Nursing Scholarship	$ 1,000.00	Available to students in the Nursing program who have a 3.0+ cumulative GPA
Harold M. Nestor Endowed Scholarship	$ 1,500.00	Available to students in any program of study who have a 2.5+ cumulative GPA, have completed 12 credit hours, and who are financially responsible for their family
Hasneara Khanam Endowed Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in any degree program of study who have a 2.5+ cumulative GPA, have completed 24 credit hours, and who have demonstrated financial need
Hazel Nicklaus Annuity Endowed Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in any program of study who have a 2.5+ cumulative GPA
Henry and Donna Oliver Scholarship for Nursing with Dignity, Compassion and Care	Covers entire cost of program	Available to students in the Certified Nurse Aide certificate program
Henry Family Scholarship	$ 1,000.00	Available to students in any program of study with demonstrated financial need
Honda of America Endowed Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in any program of study who have a 2.5+ cumulative GPA
Hourglass Foundation "More Than One Path" Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in the Automotive Technology degree program who have a 2.5+ cumulative GPA
Huntington National Bank Endowed Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in any financial services related degree program who have a 2.5+ cumulative GPA and demonstrated financial need
Huntington Success Program	$ 500.00	Available to students in any program of study who have a 2.5+ cumulative GPA with demonstrated financial need and household income below 80% of the area median income
ITService Alliance STEM Scholarship	$ 1,000.00	Available to students in any Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math program
Janet E. Jackson Endowed Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in the Paralegal Studies degree program who have a 2.5+ cumulative GPA and have completed 48 credit hours
Jay Benedict Scholarship	$ 1,000.00	Available to students in any degree program who have a 2.7+ cumulative GPA and have completed 12 credit hours
JC Penney Endowed Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in any degree program who have a 3.0+ cumulative GPA and have completed 24 credit hours
Jeffrey Lehner Endowed Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in any degree program who have a 2.5+ cumulative GPA and demonstrated financial need
Jill M Edgington Endowed Nursing Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in the Nursing program who have a 3.0+ cumulative GPA
John M. McCormac Memorial Endowed Scholarship in EMS	$ 1,500.00	Available to students in EMS and Fire Science degree programs who have a 3.0+ cumulative GPA, have completed 15 credit hours, and have demonstrated financial need
John S. Riley II Memorial Endowed Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in the Social Work and Human Services degree program who have a 2.5+ cumulative GPA and have completed 12 credit hours
Kathryn Croson Respiratory Therapist Endowed Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in the Respiratory Therapy degree program who have a 2.0+ cumulative GPA
Katz Family Endowed Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in any program of study who have demonstrated financial need
Kelley D. Shelton Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in any degree program who have a 3.0+ cumulative GPA and have completed 18 credit hours
Kenneth B. Ackerman CSCMP Supply Chain & Logistics Scholarship	$ 1,000.00	Available to students in Supply Chain and Logistics degree programs who have a 2.5+ cumulative GPA
Key Bank Endowed Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in any program of study who have a 2.5+ cumulative GPA
Konica Minolta Endowed Scholarship	$ 1,000.00	Available to students in any program of study who have demonstrated financial need
Larry Lance Math Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in any degree program who have a 3.0+ cumulative GPA, have completed 30 credit hours (at least 7 of which must be math courses), and who are planning to major in math or math education
Limited Inc. Endowed Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in any degree program who have a 3.8+ cumulative GPA, have completed 32 credit hours, and are enrolled full time
Lt. Alan Washer Memorial Endowed Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in the Police Academy who have a 2.0+ cumulative GPA
Manifest Solutions Pathways Scholarship, Endowed	$ 500.00	Available to students in the Information Technology programs who have a 2.5+ cumulative GPA
Mary Babcock Estate Endowed Scholarship	$ 1,500.00	Available to students in any program of study who have a 2.5+ cumulative GPA and have completed 10 credit hours
Michael D. Forrest Memorial Endowed Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in any program of study who have a 2.5+ cumulative GPA and have completed 6 credit hours
Mike Stancil Student Book Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in any program of study who have a 2.5+ cumulative GPA and have completed 18 credit hours. This scholarship applies to books and supplies via the campus bookstore only
National Board for Respiratory Care Scholarship	$ 1,000.00	Available to students in the Respiratory Therapy program who have a 2.0+ cumulative GPA
Nationwide Endowed Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in Accounting, Business Management, Computer Science, Financial Management, Law Enforcement, Marketing, Office Administration, Paralegal Studies, Real Estate, and Retail Management degree programs who have a 3.0+ cumulative GPA and demonstrated financial need
National Science Foundation: Information Systems Technology Scholarship	Varied	Click here to learn more about the National Science Foundation: Information Systems Technology Scholarship
Nurturing the Nursing Profession Endowed Scholarship in Memory of Adgas & Ismail	$ 500.00	Available to students in the Nursing program who have a 2.5+ cumulative GPA, have completed 7 credit hours, and have completed NURS 1861
Ohio Children's Foundation Endowed Scholarship	$ 1,000.00	Available to students in the Early Childhood Education degree program who have a 2.5+ cumulative GPA, are enrolled full time, and have a minimum of 2 years of professional experience working in a child care setting with infants, toddlers, or preschool children
Ohio Department of Education Pre-K Endowed Scholarship	$ 1,000.00	Available to students in the Early Childhood Education degree program who have a 2.9+ cumulative GPA, have completed 30 credit hours, are enrolled full time, and who have completed both ECDE 1109 and ECDE 2014
Opportunity Linden Scholarship	$ 2,000.00	Available to students in any degree program of study who have a 2.5+ cumulative GPA, have completed 24 credit hours, have demonstrated financial need, who live in zip codes 43211 or 43224, and who graduated from Columbus City Schools
Patricia Keats Kasile Memorial Endowed	$ 500.00	Available to students in any degree program of study who have a 3.0+ cumulative GPA and have completed
Radigan Alaimo Scholarship	$ 1,000.00	Available to First Generation students in any program of study who have a 2.5+ cumulative GPA and demonstrated financial need.
Real Estate Endowed Scholarship	$ 1,000.00	Available to students in the Real Estate degree program who have a 2.5+ cumulative GPA and who have completed REAL 1101 and REAL 1102
Renee Deveaux Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in any degree program who have a 3.5+ cumulative GPA, who are an active member of Phi Theta Kappa
Robert Harris Memorial Endowed Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in the Veterinary Technician degree program who have a 2.5+ cumulative GPA and have completed 21 credit hours
Roberta L. Robinson RN Endowed Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in the Nursing program who have demonstrated financial need
Ronald A. Shillingburg Memorial Scholarship Fund	$ 1,000.00	Available to students in the American Sign Language or Interpretor Education programs
Ruth & Harry Sabgir Nursing Education Endowed Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in the Nursing program
Sam Dodge Memorial Endowed Scholarship	Varied	Available to students in the Aviation Maintenance programs to cover the cost of written certification exams
Southeast, Inc. Scholarship for Re-entry	$ 1,000.00	Available to students in any program of study who have a 2.0+ GPA and who have been a client of Southeast, Inc. Recovery Center
Stan Ross Memorial Music Scholarship	$ 1,000.00	Available to students who have taken MUS 1203 or 1204, and who are engaged in a Columbus State music ensemble
State Auto IT Flexible Apprenticeship Endowed Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in the IT Flexible Apprenticeship program who have a 2.0+ cumulative GPA and who are enrolled full time
Stephen Wilson Endowed Scholarship	$ 1,000.00	Available to students in the Social Work and Human Services degree program who have a 3.0+ cumulative GPA, have completed 9 credit hours, and who have completed SAHS 1111, MULT 1114, and MULT 1115
The Superior Group Endowed Scholarship for Construction and Skilled Trades	$ 1,000.00	Available to students in Construction and Skilled Trades programs
Sysco Central Ohio Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in the Culinary Apprenticeship or Dietetic Technician degree programs who have a 2.5+ cumulative GPA and who live in Franklin, Madison, Delaware, or Union county
Tadd & Nancy Seitz Endowed Scholarship	$ 1,000.00	Available to students in healthcare and Skilled Trades programs who have demonstrated financial need
The Chef Wiley Bates Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in Culinary and Hospitality Management degree programs
The I Am One Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students who have been in legal custody of Children's Services and resided in paid placement which includes foster or adoptive homes, residential treatment facilities, emergency shelter care, transitional living, and/or any setting, facility, or agency that has a contract with Children's Services to provide living arrangements for an individual in their custody.
Thompson-Haase Memorial	$ 1,000.00	Available to healthcare and Veterinary Technician students who have a 2.5+ cumulative GPA and demonstrated financial need
Timberlake Massage Therapy Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in the Massage Therapy program who have a 3.0+ cumulative GPA and are close to credential completion
Union Tools Endowed Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in Accounting, Business Management, and Financial management degree programs who have a 3.0+ cumulative GPA and have completed 20 credit hours
UP! App Scholarship	$ 1,000.00	Available to students in any program of study
US Bank Endowed Scholarship	$ 1,000.00	Available to students in Accounting, Business Management, and Real Estate degree programs who have a 2.0+ cumulative GPA
Victor Lucas Non-Custodial Parent Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in any program of study who have a 2.75+ cumulative GPA and who are non-custodial caregivers who must pay child support
Vince Borghese Family Endowed Scholarship	$ 500.00	Available to students in any program of study who have completed 12 credit hours and who have a passion for or intention to work in the field of renewable energy
Virginia Carey Memorial Endowed Scholarship	$ 750.00	Available to students in the Early Childhood Education degree program who have a 2.5+ cumulative GPA, have completed 50 credit hours, and who have demonstrated financial need
Wasserstrom Family Endowed Scholarship	$ 1,000.00	Available to students in the Hospitality Management program who have a 2.5+ cumulative GPA
William C. Johannes Veterans Endowed Veterans Award	$ 500.00	Available to students in any program of study who have a 3.0+ cumulative GPA and who are a US military veteran who served active duty. Must have an honorable discharge and be a graduate of a Franklin County high school
Worthington Industries Work Study Endowed Scholarship	$ 3,200.00	Available to students in Electronic Engineering Technology or Electromechanical Engineering Technology degree programs who have a 2.5+ cumulative GPA and have completed 12 credit hours

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