Scholarship Opportunities

College Scholarships
Since 1958, donors have supported the educational needs of Richland County students through scholarship funds. Although the education horizon has changed since then, the commitment to that support continues.

Consideration Criteria:

• Richland County resident or graduate of a Richland County high school
• Achieve a GPA of 2.5+ (for new applicants), 2.0+ (for past scholarship recipients)
• Demonstrate financial need (determined using the FAFSA Submission Summary/SAI & tuition package)
• Complete & Send the Permission to Financial Aid Form (PFAO) to the financial aid office at your chosen college.
• Apply by the April 1st deadline! 

Things You Need to Know:

• Scholarships are for graduating high school seniors, current college students and non-traditional students.
• Awards are made for the upcoming academic year (fall & spring semesters only).
• Awarded scholarships are sent directly to the school you selected on your scholarship application. 
• YOU are responsible for notifying us of a change in school choice prior to and after award decisions are made. 
• Use an email address you'll have long-term access to! We'll email you reminders, questions & award notifications.

Changing Colleges?

We get it, sometimes your plans change! Please note, a change in college choice after a scholarship is awarded could result in a reduction of amount or loss of award.

If you have applied for or were awarded a scholarship for the upcoming year and you're changing schools, here is what you need to do to determine your further eligibility:

• Complete the Change of College Form
• Send the Permission to Financial Aid Form to the financial aid department at your new school. 

Career Technical Education (CTE) Scholarships
Commitment to education goes beyond college scholarships! Richland County Foundation Board of Trustees also awards scholarships to individuals who want to obtain certifications and credentials at accredited technical institutions. In aligning with Ohio’s Attainment Goal we want to help fill the gap between job openings and certified employees and lead the way to support workforce development through Career Technical Education scholarships.

Learn more about CTE scholarships, community resources and Ohio's Attainment Goal!

Consideration Criteria:

• Richland County resident or graduate of a Richland County high school
• Be pursuing post-secondary education goals at an accredited CTE institution
• Demonstrate financial need (determined using the Student Aid Report & tuition package)
  
• Complete ALL required steps of the checklist 
• Apply anytime between January 1st and December 31st deadline!

Things You Need to Know:

• Scholarships are for graduating high school seniors, current CTE students and non-traditional students.
• CTE Awards are made for the duration of your chosen program, under the condition you are still enrolled.
• Awarded scholarships are sent directly to the school you selected on your scholarship application. 
• Use an email address you'll have long-term access to! We'll email you reminders, questions & award notifications.
• CTE scholarship applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Award determinations are made once the student has submitted all required information and documents.