Scholarships
Apply for Columbus State scholarships with one application.
Scholarships are a form of aid that assists students with paying for their education. Scholarships do not have to be repaid. Generally, scholarships are awarded to students with special qualifications, such as academic talent or financial need. Scholarships may be set up to support a specific type of work like community service or support an under-represented group of students.
Columbus State Community College offers a variety of scholarship opportunities for students. Scholarships are available to recent high school graduates, new students, current students and returning students. Columbus State Community College students also receive a wide variety of scholarships from external donors and outside resources.
The scholarship application for 2020 graduating high school seniors is now open.
After submitting your application, please be sure to check your "recommended opportunities" tab for additional scholarship opportunities
Scholarships
$1,000 Momentum Award
Qualifying College Credit Plus students graduating from high school are automatically awarded this scholarship. The Momentum Award can be used for tuition, course-related fees, and books/supplies. Learn more
$1,000 scholarships for certificates
Scholarships are available for students entering select certificate programs, including the CCNA Routing & Switching Certificate, Phlebotomy and Pharmacy Technician. Learn More
Choose Ohio First Information Systems Technology Scholarship
A full tuition scholarship open to 2020 high school graduates who are studying Computer Science.
The Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP)
National Ambassadors Scholarship – 35 scholarships of $5500.00 each
The Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) National Ambassadors Program is designed to ensure students meet the admissions requirements for the next level of education in the Health & Human Services at Columbus State Community College.
Open to students in the Health and Allied Health professions degree – The scholarship will provide academic support to retain and assist students enrolled in two-year programs at Columbus State to graduate with an associate's degree and/or transfer to a four-year institution.
The Future Leaders High School Scholarship
Open to 2020 high school graduates.
150 scholarships of $1500 each. The scholarship is renewable providing the students meets the scholarship completion requirements.
Future Scientists Scholarship
A full tuition scholarship open to 2020 high school graduates who are STEM students and plan to participate in the Columbus State STEM Program.
Honors Program Scholarship
A $2,000 annual renewable scholarship open to current CSCC students and 2020 high school graduates who participate in the Columbus State Honors Program.
Weiler Scholars Program for 2020 High School Seniors
Open to 2020 graduates of a Central Ohio school district
$5000 Associate Degree Transfer Award
(Autumn $2500 and Spring $2500)
List of all active scholarships available here.
External Scholarships
External scholarships are awarded by agencies, clubs and organizations outside of Columbus State Community College. These agencies send application information to the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office to encourage Columbus State Community College students to apply. Students selected for an external scholarships should have their award checks marked to CSCC Financial Aid Office, Attn: Scholarships, 550 East Spring Street, Rhodes hall Rm 143, Columbus, Ohio 43215.
For more information, visit the External Scholarship Resources page.