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Application Process

Students may apply for the Weiler Scholars Program by completing this scholarship application at cscc.edu/scholarships. The application is available now through May 1, 2020.

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Eligibility

To be eligible for the program, students must:

  • Be a 2019 or 2020 high school graduate from a any high school in Franklin, Delaware, Madison or Union counties
  • Have a final high school grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher
  • Desire to graduate from Columbus State and transfer to a four year institution
  • Demonstrate financial need as determined by FASFA Application

Priority admission is given to underrepresented minorities and first generation students

Application Steps

To apply for the Weiler Scholars program using Columbus State's standard scholarship application system. Please complete the following steps:

  1. Complete the free online application to Columbus State at cscc.edu/apply
  2. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) at fafsa.ed.gov
  3. Request that SAT or ACT scores be submitted directly to the college
  4. Complete Columbus State's general application for admissions.
  5. Submit the Weiler Scholars Program application and an unofficial high school transcript (Deadline May 1, 2020)
    • Submit your application using Columbus State's Standard Scholarship Application System.
    • Submit a minimum 500-word essay answering the following question: What does having grit and a growth mindset mean to you, and how would you apply those to succeed in college?
  6. Request that your official final high school transcript be sent to Columbus State.
  7. Complete an in-person interview.

Program/Renewal Requirements

To be successful in the program and meet renewal criteria, students must:

  • Attend New Student Orientation at Columbus State
  • Attend Early Arrival Program at Columbus State
  • Maintain full time enrollment in autumn and spring semesters. Part-time summer enrollment may be required depending on student’s status.
  • Complete and submit Academic Performance Reports
  • Participate in monthly Weiler Scholar Growth Sessions
  • Success Toolkit activities to prepare for academics and career decisions
  • Attend regular meetings with the program director
  • Attend advising/tutor appointments as assigned
  • Meet satisfactory academic progress (SAP) toward degree requirements
  • Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher
  • Maintain good standing with the College

 

Department Contact

Academics Department

(614) 287-0000

academics@cscc.edu