Grants and Scholarships
The College provides qualified North Central State College students with academic, financial need, and general scholarships for college-related expenses. There are scholarships available for new and current students as well as full-time and part-time students.
Financial need is a specific qualifier for some scholarships. For an applicant to be considered for a scholarship based on financial need, he or she must submit a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). FAFSAs are submitted online at www.fafsa.gov, opens in a new window. North Central State College’s federal school code is 005313 (this needs to be entered on the FAFSA application). Contact the College’s Financial Aid Office with questions about FAFSA.
Grants
Most grants are awarded by the Financial Aid Office. The first step towards receiving a grant is completing the financial aid application process.
Federal Pell Grant
Up to $6195 (for the 2019-2020 year) per year based on degree of need and number of credit hours enrolled
- 12 or more credit hours is full time
- 9-11 hours is 3/4 time
- 6-8 hours is 1/2 time
- 1-5 hours is 1/4 time
Foundation Tom Carter Memorial Educational Aid Fund
Provides grants for students with financial emergency need (administered by the College Financial Aid Office)
Foundation Necessities Loan Fund
Loan provides for books, uniforms, fees, etc., to students in at least their third College quarter with at least a 2.25 GPA who receive little or no financial aid; loan is forgiven if student graduates from North Central State within four years of first Necessities Fund loan (administered by the College Financial Aid Office)
Scholarships

FAFSA Application deadline is July 2, 2021
Submit any information requested from financial aid by July 15, 2021.
North Central State College Foundation Scholarships
- Who may apply? Those who will be regularly enrolled students at the College during the 2020-2021 academic year. A regularly enrolled student is one who has graduated from high school (or received a GED) and is seeking to earn an NC State degree or aid-eligible certificate.
- Deadline to apply: The deadline has passed. stay tuned for the 2021/22 application
- Those awarded a scholarship will be notified by mid April.
- All applicants must file a 2020-2021 FAFSA by March 1, 2020. NC State’s FAFSA code is 005313
- Incomplete applications will not be considered. You will not be notified if your application is incomplete.
- Most scholarships carry stipulations (e.g., major, GPA, level of enrollment, place of residence, year-in-college, etc.)
- Scholarship proceeds will be credited to recipients’ fiscal accounts at the College to help pay tuition expenses. No cash payments will be made to students from scholarship funds.
Application period is over for this scholarship
For a complete list of scholarships available visit the North Central State College Foundation
Choose Ohio First Scholarship
The Choose Ohio First Scholarship is designed to significantly strengthen Ohio’s competitiveness within STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and Medicine) disciplines and STEM+M education.*
Awards range from $1,500 to $2,250 per two-semester academic year. The amount awarded is based on the number of credit hours earned and on the level of academic achievement. Unlike many scholarships, the COF is not last dollar, it is not reduced by other awarded grant/scholarship aid.
Outside Scholarships - Offered by Independent Organizations
These scholarships are provided by organizations outside of North Central State College. Please contact these organizations directly to apply for a scholarship. Scholarship opportunities may be available thru employers, individuals, private companies, nonprofits, communities, religious groups, and professional and social organizations.
COVID-19 Impact Scholarship
The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. and the Corporate Board of Trustees acknowledges that many students have been financially impacted by COVID-19. As we adapt to the new climate of various challenges brought on by this pandemic, the Agency encourages college students to continue to pursue their education. The future of our communities will benefit from the success of those who are pursuing an education that benefits the aging population. Four (4) $500 Scholarships will be awarded to college students who are currently enrolled in college.
Deadline: October 1, 2020
Application – https://www.aaa5ohio.org/education/scholarship-program/
Guidelines:
- Applicants must have permanent residence within one of the following counties: Ashland, Crawford, Huron, Knox, Marion, Morrow, Seneca, Richland, or Wyandot;
- Must be a high school graduate who is currently enrolled in a higher institute of learning/program or accredited college;
- Must be pursuing an educational path that will benefit the aging population now or in the future.
- Students who have received past scholarships or grants from the Agency are not eligible.
Ashland County Community Foundation Scholarships
Students may apply for scholarships beginning January 1 of each year. The application deadline date for scholarships is posted on their website.
Coshocton County Community Foundation Scholarships
The individual applications, deadline date for scholarships are posted on their website http://www.coshoctonfoundation.org/
Crawford County Community Foundation Scholarships
The CF4CC currently offers twenty-three different scholarships for students who are currently students at one of the six Crawford County Schools or have graduated from said schools.
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Holmes County Education Foundation Scholarship Program
Holmes County Education Foundation offers a wide variety of scholarships for new students as well as renewal scholarships.
Apply here: https://hcef.net/scholarship-info-application
Marion Community Foundation Scholarship Program
More information on awards; also click on scholarships available to search for Crawford County awards: https://www.marioncommunityfoundation.org/mcf/Scholarships/tabid/650/Default.aspx
The Community Foundation of Mount Vernon and Knox County Scholarships
The application deadline date for scholarships is posted on their website.
Richland County Foundation Scholarships
- Application is available here for two-year and four-year degree scholarships. , opens in a new window
- Deadline is April 1.
- Scholarship awards are for the upcoming academic year beginning in the fall.
- Scholarship grant dollars will be sent directly to the college in August.
- It is the student’s responsibility to notify Richland County Foundation of a change in college attended.
- A change in college after a scholarship is awarded could result in a reduction of amount or loss of award.
Scholarships are based on the following criteria:
- Must be a Richland County resident or graduate from a Richland County high school.
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Pursue a full-time undergraduate program at an accredited college or career school.
- New applicants must achieve a 2.5 GPA or above and previous scholarship recipients applying for a scholarship must achieve at least a 2.0 GPA.
- The deadline for applying for college scholarships is April 1st each year. Students must apply each year. These are not recurring scholarships.
Wayne County Community Foundation Scholarships
The Wayne County Community Foundation manages over 130 scholarship funds, each with their own criteria. Scholarships through WCCF may be used for tuition and fees (not including room and board) required for enrollment or attendance at the educational institution. Fees, books, supplies and equipment directly required for courses of instruction are eligible if they can be purchased directly from the school.
The individual applications, deadline date for scholarships are posted on their website. https://www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org/scholarships
Wyandotte County Community Foundation Scholarships
The individual applications, deadline date for scholarships are posted on their website. https://www.wyandotcommunityfoundation.org/
John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Program and the Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program
Legislative changes were implemented to help identify applicants who are or were in the foster care system. These applicants may be eligible for assistance through federal programs for foster youth, such as the John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Program and the Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program. More info can be found here , opens in a new windowand where the applicant can find contact information , opens in a new windowfor his or her state ETV coordinator.
Independent Living Coordinator/ETV Program Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Office of Families and Children Toll-Free: (855) 471-1931 Email: oh@statevoucher.orgAAUW of Medina County Scholarship Fund
Established by the American Association of University Women of Medina County to award scholarships to nontraditional female students. A “nontraditional” student is a woman whose undergraduate education has been interrupted or delayed. Two $1000 scholarships will be awarded. For more information, contact Cheri Ingraham at 330-723-3355.
Information and application available at www.akroncf.org/students
The Amish Descendants Scholarship Fund
The Amish Descendant Scholarship Fund (ADSF) was founded by a small group of former Amish with big dreams — to help other former Amish realize their dreams of earning a college education. Because the Amish only study to the eighth grade, it is challenging for those who leave the community to pursue a higher education. We hope to offer a helping hand by providing financial assistance and support. For more information about ADSF and how to apply, please visit our website: Amish Descendant Scholarship Fund, opens in a new window.
Area Agency on Aging Scholarship
A scholarship program to students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree that would benefit the field of aging. Applicant must have graduated from a High School located in one of the following Counties: Ashland, Crawford, Huron, Knox, Marion, Morrow, Richland, Seneca or Wyandot. Must be enrolled in one of the following courses of study: Nursing, Social Work,
Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics or
Gerontology.
More information: https://www.aaa5ohio.org/education/scholarship-program/
The Ashland County Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship
The scholarship is awarded each year to a qualified student/athletes in Ashland County. The purpose of the scholarship is to assist in deserving high school graduates to further their education. All resident Ashland County senior high school student/athletes are eligible to apply for the scholarship.
Application and more information: http://www.ashlandcosportshof.org/Scholarships.html
Bucyrus Community Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship
The scholarship is open to all Buckeye Central, Bucyrus, Colonel Crawford, and Wynford high school seniors interested in pursuing allied medical, medical, allied dental, or dental careers. Applications are obtained through the high school guidance counselor and interviewing with the Bucyrus Community Hospital Auxiliary’s Scholarship Committee. Please direct all questions to Patty Hope, Bucyrus Community Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Chair, (419)562-7431
Burger King Scholars
The BURGER KING℠ Scholars program assists employees, employees’ spouses or domestic partners, employees’ children and high school seniors in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada in continuing their education.
More information and application can be found here: https://burgerking.scholarsapply.org/
College Club West
Tuition grants “up to $2000 or more”, offered to women whose official home residence is within the counties of Cuyahoga, Medina and Lorain counties. They must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in any area of study. The scholarships will be awarded to women 25 years of age and older based on financial need, goals and academic records.
For information and application materials: https://www.collegeclubwest.org/scholarships/
Crawford College Connection
Lists scholarships in area and where to obtain applications.
Educational Service Center of Medina
- The following scholarships are available through the Educational Service Center of Medina County office:
- Delmar Graff Scholarship
- Clearence H. Horn Scholarship
- Myers Scholarship
- Harold A. and Louise C. White Scholarship
Application information: http://www.medina-esc.org/Scholarships1.aspx
Deadline: March 18, 2020
Elks National Foundation Scholarships
Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. The application is completed online only.
Application Deadline: November 5, 2019
Application/Information: https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm
Firelands Electric Scholarships
Firelands Electric Cooperative will award scholarships to outstanding high school seniors residing in a home served by the co-op. Students will be selected in an application and interview process.
Application and more information: https://www.firelandsec.com/content/children-members-scholarship
The Florence Allen Scholarships
Florence Allen Scholarships are awarded annually by The Allen Endowment to provide Ohio women with the opportunity to achieve their full potential through education. The Florence Allen Scholarship program was established in 1924 to honor Judge Florence Ellinwood Allen, Ohio’s first woman Supreme Court justice.
Traditional Student Applications- Women who will graduate or have graduated from an Ohio high school or who have received a GED from the Ohio Board of Education prior to July 1st.
- Must be a United States citizen.
- Undergraduates who meet the above criteria and are enrolled as full-time students at an accredited degree-granting institution recognized by a state Board of Regents.
- Applicant must be pursuing her first undergraduate degree or a certificate.
- Women who are residents of Ohio and are at least 30 years old as of April 1st.
- Must be a United States citizen.
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Undergraduates who meet the above criteria and are enrolled at an accredited degree granting institution recognized by a state Board of Regents.
- a. Applicant need not be a full-time student.
- Applicant must be pursuing her first undergraduate degree or a certificate.
Applications can be requested by email from January 15th- March 31st each year: allenendowment@gmail.com
Deadline is April 1st each year
Jared Mansfield Chapter - Daughter of the American Revolution Scholarship
Scholarship is open to all students, in any field of study, including both genders, who will be attending OSU-M or NCSC, Mansfield, OH or the Dwight Schar College of Nursing, Mansfield, OH. Call scholarship Chair Margie Warner 419-75-8937 or email her at mlwarner73@yahoo.com
Application must be postmarked no later than April 15, 2021
Applications available in the financial aid office
Kiwanis Club of Ashland Scholarship
Must attend a high school in Ashland County or live in Ashland County.
Application and more information: https://ashlandvakiwanis.org/Page/12065
Knox Community Hospital Auxiliary Scholarships For Knox County Students
Application and deadline information:
https://www.knoxcommhosp.org/resources/auxiliary-scholarships-knox-county-students
The Knox County Safety Council Scholarship
The Knox County Safety Council is sponsored by the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and facilitated by the Knox County Chamber of Commerce. More information can be found here: http://www.knoxsafetycouncil.com/news_detail.php?id=91
Additional scholarship applications are available by contacting Debbie Ruggles at the Chamber of Commerce office at 740-393-1111 or e-mail Programs@KnoxChamber.com.
The Mansfield Noon Optimist
- Have a permanent home address in Richland County
- Be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate program
- Provide two character reference letters
- Have a minimum 2.5 Grade Point Average (GPA)
- Scholarship grant dollars will be sent directly to the college or university prior to start of fall semester
- If finalist, student may be required to meet with scholarship committee for a personal interview
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May Chapter No 62, Order of the Eastern Star, PHA Scholarship
Scholarship application can be picked up in the Financial Aid Office.
The following criteria will be considered:
- Resident of Richland County, Ohio
- High School Graduation from within Richland County, Ohio
- Academic Performance
- Community Service
- Personal Essay
- Financial Need
- Extenuating Circumstances
- Recommendations
Their fall scholarship goes to a student who has already successfully completed at least one year (freshman) of college and is currently enrolled as a continuing student (sophomore or higher).
Their spring scholarship goes to a 2020 high school graduate
Spring Application Deadline: January 31, 2021
Fall Application Deadline: June 30, 2021
Medina County Federal Credit Union Scholarship Programs
National Daughters of the America Revolution scholarships
National Daughters of the America Revolution , NSDAR, offers scholarships in many different majors. This year DAR is pleased to announce that all students will submit their applications using an online process. Please go to the DAR public website’s scholarship page at https://dar.academicworks.com/
Emailed and mailed applications are not accepted.
Deadline: January 31, 2021
Nordson BUILDS Scholarship Program (Nordson BUILDS)
Nordson Corporation provides three categories of scholarships: Career & Technical, University Scholars, and Creating Equity in Industry. These manufacturing industry scholarships are targeted at individuals whose permanent residence or college is near a Nordson facility, and are pursuing majors in manufacturing, engineering-related STEM disciplines, or business leading to a career in industry and corporate America. Scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $10,000 will be awarded to students planning to enroll or already enrolled in an accredited public or private not-for-profit postsecondary institution including a 4-year college/university, 2-year community college or trade school.
Selection will be based on an overall assessment of academic performance, leadership skills, character, community service, school involvement, and the applicant’s career/college major fit.
The Nordson BUILDS scholarship application is available online between January 15 and May 15 each year. The deadline to apply is May 15.
Children/dependents of Nordson employees are also eligible to apply.
Any questions may be forwarded to Brett Fields at Fields@ofic.org.
Application and deadline information: https://www.ofic.org/smr/nordson
Ohio Gas Association Scholarship
Scholarships for OHIO residents attending, or planning to attend an accredited OHIO college, university, technical or trade school. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. Must have a career goal in the crude oil and natural gas industry, or related energy field. Must have and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Application and deadline information: https://www.ohiogasassoc.org/guidelines-application-form/
Ohio Oil and Gas Energy Education Foundation Scholarship
This scholarship program targets students pursuing careers in the crude oil and natural gas industry. Must be an OHIO resident OR a student attending, or planning to attend, an accredited OHIO college, university, technical or trade school.
Application and more information: https://www.oogeep.org/teacher-students/scholarships/
Ohio Mutual Crawford Opportunity Award
Ohio Mutual Crawford Opportunity Award is an annually renewable $1,500 scholarship offered to three individuals either living in or attending school in Crawford County whose chosen field of collegiate study aligns with emerging opportunities in the insurance industry. Applications will be available from the guidance counselors at all Crawford County public and private schools, or by emailing crawfordopportunity@omig.com
Ohio Society Daughters of the American Revolution "Wings of Eagles" Scholarship
The Ohio Society Daughters of the American Revolution “Wings of Eagles” Scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school senior, including those completing a certified home school program, in the amount of $1000 each. Awards are based on academic excellence and financial need. All applicants must be citizens of the United States and legal residents of the state of Ohio and must attend an accredited college or university in the Unite States. All applicants must be sponsored by a local DAR chapter and submit their application to the local chapter by February 1st.
OOGEEP Scholarship
The Ohio Oil and Gas Energy Education Program (OOGEEP) and the Ohio Oil and Gas Energy Education Foundation (Foundation) are pleased to announce our scholarship program targeted at students pursuing careers in the crude oil and natural gas industry.
Each scholarship is worth a minimum of $1,000 per year and can be renewed for up to four years. The minimum scholarship applicant criteria includes:
– Must be a U.S. citizen.
– Must have a career goal in the crude oil and natural gas industry.
– Must be an OHIO resident OR a student attending, or planning to attend, an accredited OHIO college, university, technical or trade school.
– Must have and maintain a grade point average (G.P.A.) of 2.5 or higher.
More info here: https://www.oogeep.org/teacher-students/scholarships/
Samaritan Hospital Foundation Scholarship
Awards for persons residing in Ashland County or UH Samaritan Medical Center employee or immediate family member. To be eligible, applicants must be currently enrolled or accepted in an accredited program in the areas of nursing, medicine or allied medical studies.
Application Deadline: Mid-April
Applications available online around February or by contacting Foundation office at 419-207-7861.
http://www.samaritanhospital.org/
Summa Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital - Multiple Scholarships
- Evangeline Witzeman Nursing Scholarships – Two scholarships of up to $1000 each for area nursing students. Four scholarships of up to $1000 in the allied health field (further details regarding qualifying fields from sponsor) Subject to availability of funds.
- To be eligible to apply, one must:
- Be a resident in the Summa Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital service area, which includes Copley, Creston, Doylestown, Marshallville, Norton, Rittman, Seville, Sharon Center, Smithville, Spencer, Sterling, Wadsworth and Westfield Center, or an employee of Summa Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital
- Be officially accepted into an accredited nursing or allied health program
- Be able to show scholastic ability to maintain satisfactory progress toward completion of the program.
- Application deadline: mid-June (the date may vary annually)
- Summa Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital
- For more scholarship details and applications: Call Marketing Communication at 330 331-1582 or 1-800 828-1789, extension 1583.
Wooster Branch of AAUW Scholarship
The Wooster Branch of the American Association of University Women announces their scholarship program for 2020. These scholarships are available to female residents of Wayne County, Ohio who are enrolling in a qualified, accredited associate or bachelor degree program after an interruption in their education. It is not for first- time college students directly out of high school or for those pursuing a post baccalaureate or graduate degree.
Awards of $500 to $2500
The application is available on the Wooster AAUW website www.wooster-oh.aauw.net and the Wayne County Community Foundation web site
www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org/scholarships
Mail or email completed application by May 1, 2020 to: Lee Peart, AAUW Scholarship Chair
PO Box 1191
Wooster, OH 44691
email: lwmn@bright.n