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Grants and Scholarships

Applying for a Grant
The Financial Aid Office awards most of the grants listed on this page. You must complete the financial aid application process to be awarded a grant.

Applying for a Foundation Scholarship
The College Foundation awards most of the scholarships listed on this page. Some scholarships require a unique application while others are covered by the Standard Application. See the list below for the appropriate application form. You may also contact the College Foundation with any questions regarding Foundation scholarships.

Applying for Scholarships from Outside Organizations
Some scholarships listed are from independent organizations. You must contact these outside organizations directly to apply.

 

Scholarships

FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
with specific forms - due March 30, 2012

 

Alumni Association Scholarship

For a new, full-time student with a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) with financial need being the major consideration.

General Scholarship Application PDF Application

 

Alumni Legacy Scholarship

For new students who are children or grandchildren of an associate degree graduate or Practical Nursing certificate recipient.

General Scholarship Application PDF Application

 

Ashland Samaritan Hospital Foundation Scholarship

For Health Science major receiving part of his/her training at Samaritan Regional Health System and residing in Ashland County, must have at least a 2.75 GPA (administered by Ashland Samaritan Hospital Foundation; applications at College Foundation office)

General Scholarship Application PDF Application

 

Bertha Fenner Searle Registered Nursing (ADN) Scholarship

Scholarship (annually renewable with qualifications) for new or current Associate Degree Nursing major with at least a 3.0 GPA from Plymouth (first consideration) or rural Huron and Richland counties (second consideration), may not be available 2012-13. Contact College Foundation office before applying.

General Scholarship Application PDF Application

 

College Tech Prep Scholarship 

For graduating high school senior in the College Tech Prep program

General Scholarship Application PDF Application

 

Dr. George Searle Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Scholarship

Scholarship (annually renewable with qualifications) for new or current Physical Therapy Assistant major with at least a 3.0 GPA from Plymouth (first consideration) or rural Huron and Richland counties (second consideration)

General Scholarship Application PDF Application

 

Entrepreneur Scholarship

Several scholarships available for new or current students majoring in any business field, current full-time student majoring in any business field, and current full-time student majoring in any business field and residing in Shelby

General Scholarship Application PDF Application

 

Galion Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Scholarship

For student in the Criminal Justice program or taking Criminal Justice courses with a 2.5 GPA (consideration given in this order: a Galion FOP member, Galion Police Department employee, graduating Galion High School student, or any graduating Pioneer Career Center student)

General Scholarship Application PDF Application

 

Regional Manufacturing Coalition Scholarship

For student in any manufacturing-related field with at least a 2.75 GPA

General Scholarship Application PDF Application

 

Terry Coleman Memorial Scholarship

For Liberal Arts students with at least a 2.5 GPA and in financial need (first consideration)

General Scholarship Application PDF Application

 

Vetter Impact Award

Scholarship for student who has impacted College and community through campus leadership, academic commitment, and community service 

General Scholarship Application PDF Application

FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
with standard application form - due March 30, 2012

General Scholarship Application PDF Standard Application

The Standard Application is used for all the scholarships listed in this section. The Foundation Scholarship Committee will review all applications and match students to each scholarship. One application gives each student a chance to be awarded any of the scholarships listed in this section.

 

Burton Preston Scholarship

For student who has earned 36 or more College credit hours with at least a 2.5 GPA

 

Emerson/Therm-O-Disc Scholarship

For current student majoring in Engineering, Business, or Early Childhood Development with at least a 3.0 GPA

 

Faculty Scholarship

For part-time student in at least the second College quarter with at least a 3.0 GPA (special consideration given to student receiving little or no financial aid from any source)

 

Fran and Warren Rupp Foundation Nursing Scholarship

For Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) student in at least third College quarter of ADN program with at least a 2.5 GPA or Practical Nursing (PN) student in third College quarter of the PN program

 

Gorman Fund Scholarship

For student who is a Richland County resident

 

Gorman-Rupp (Corporate) Scholarship

For current full-time student in at least the second College quarter with at least a 2.0 GPA

 

Gorman-Rupp Memorial and Civic Fund Scholarship

For current, full-time student who has completed at least one quarter of College with at least a 2.0 GPA

 

Haring Realty Inc. Scholarship

For current full-time student who has completed at least one College quarter with at least a 3.0 GPA

 

Harry Cobey Foundation Scholarship

For student with financial need being the major consideration

 

Kroger Scholarship

For student with at least a 2.5 GPA who is a Kroger Company employee or Kroger employee dependent

 

McDonald’s Scholarship

For student who is a McDonald’s Restaurant employee

 

Mansfield University Fund Ambassador Scholarship
of the Richland County Foundation

For current, full-time student

 

Orange & Blue Twenty-First Century Scholarship

For student who is a Galion High School graduate with financial need being a major consideration

 

Phillips Equipment Leasing Co., Inc. Scholarship

For student who is also an employee of the Phillips Equipment Leasing Company

 

Physical Therapy Assistant’s Scholarship

For a second-year student in the Physical Therapy Assistant Program with at least a 2.67 GPA

 

Presidents’ Emeritus Scholarship

For student (including student enrolled in certificate program) with at least a 2.0 GPA with financial need being a major consideration

 

Rable Machine Company Scholarship

For graduating high school student or current College student majoring in machine trades (primary consideration) or digital media

 

Radiology Associates Scholarship

For radiology student completing first year with at least a 3.0 GPA and excellent clinical skills

 

Ralph Phillips E Troop Memorial Scholarship

For current student who is an American military veteran and resides in Shelby (first consideration) or from Richland County (second consideration)

 

Robert L. Garber Radiography Scholarship

For student in fifth quarter of radiology sequence with at least a 3.0 GP

 

Roy and Nancy Brown Respiratory Care Scholarship

For current, full-time student majoring in respiratory care with at least a 2.5 (GPA)

 

Russell and Mary Gimbel Foundation Scholarship

For student majoring in practical nursing or human services with at least a 3.0 GPA

 

Samo Jenko Memorial Scholarship

For new or current student in Engineering, Physics, or related major with at least a
2.25 GPA

 

Sharon Manring Gubkin Memorial Scholarship

For Northmor High School graduate with at least a 2.5 GPA

 

Welsh News Scholarship

Scholarship for student majoring in business field who has earned 36 or more College credit hours with at least 2.5 GPA

 

William and Kit Cress Memorial Scholarship

For student who is a Richland County resident

OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS
provided by the College  - due March 12, 2012

 

College Presidential Excellence Scholarship
and Academic Dean’s Scholarship

The College’s scholarships for graduating high school seniors with at least a 2.5 high school GPA; scholarships pay part of tuition cost (administered by the College Financial Aid Office)

General Scholarship Application PDF Application
 

OUTSIDE SCHOLARHIPS
offered by independent organizations

 

 

Chancellor University Transfer Scholarship


Chancellor University transfer scholarship is awarded to two NCSC students annually. This scholarship will cover full tuition and books for the remaining credits to earn a Bachelor's Degree at Chancellor Univeristu.


The Scholarship Committee is composed of five Chancellor Alumni who will meet and review the information you have submitted. Chancellor University Faculty/Staff does not view the information and have no say in the scholarship selection process.
 

Scholarship requirements:

  1. Graduated from NCSC earning an associate’s degree with a minimum GPA of a 3.5.
  2. Submit a 300 word essay covering four topics to the scholarship committee (see link below): Please include your name, school you graduated from, graduation date, and your expected start date at Chancellor University at the beginning of your essay.
    1. How will earning a bachelor degree at Chancellor help you on your career path?
    2. Why do you think you are a good candidate for the scholarship?
    3. How does earning a bachelor degree become beneficial to your role in your community?
    4. What do think your contributions to the classroom will be?
  3. Send your resume to the scholarship committee (see link below).
  4. To get started in the scholarship process, we also are requiring you to fill out the Chancellor University Application and Enrollment Agreement forms.
Scholarship Application Dates
December 23, 2011
February 27, 2012
April 30, 2012
June 25, 2012
  
Contact:  
Email Joe Jackson,
Sr. Manager of Community College Relationships
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Cleveland Scholarship Programs


Eligibility: Residents of Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga, Summit, Portage, Medina, Lorain, Ashtabula, or Trumble County

Application: Application form is available from the CSP web site at www.cspohio.org

Deadline: vary

Contact:
Judy Werner
Scholarship Coordinator
Cleveland Scholarship Programs, Inc.
200 Public Square, Suite 3820
Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone: 216-241-5587
Fax: 216-241-6184

 

 

Ashland County Community Foundation

Eligibility: 

Altrusa Club of Ashland Scholarship ( Ashland County Student only)

Ashland County North Central State College Scholarship (Ashland County Student only)

Simmons-Olson, Mark Hightower Nursing Scholarship (nursing student entering their final year at NCSC or AU)

Deadline: April 1, 2012

Application: Application form is available in the Financial Aid Office

 

Contact:
Ashland County Foundation 419-281-4733

www.accommunityfoundation.org 

 

Samaritan Hospital Foundation

Eligibility: Residents of  Ashland County enrolled in or accepted in Nursing, Medicine or Allied Medical Studies.

Application: Application form is available in the Financial Aid Office

Deadline: April 27, 2012

Contact: Samaritan Hopsital Foundation at 419-207-7861

 

May chapter No 62 Order of the Eastern Start PHA

Application: Application form is available in the Financial Aid Office

Eligibility:Resident of Richland county, HS graduation from w/in Richland County, Academics, Community Service, Essay, Financial Need, etc.

Awards: $500 scholarship

Deadline: Aptil 15, 2012 for Spring and September 15, 2012 for Fall

Contact:
Enisia S. Curry, Scholarship Chairperson

419-526-4791

 

DAR Scholarship


The National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution awards multiple Scholarships to students showing dedication to the prusuit of degrees in diverse disciplines including law, history, nursing and education.
 
Visit http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm for details or pick up application in the Financial Aid office.   February 15th is the deadline.

  

 

OSDAR Wings of Eagles Scholarship


The Ohio Society of Daughters of the American Revolution offers the OSDAR Wings of Eagles Scholarship to high school seniors. The $1,000 award will be based on grades, need, essay, activities and recommendations. February 1st is the deadline.
 
For details of this scholarship, visit http://www.ohiodar.org/scholarships.shtml
or pick up application in the Financial Aid office
 
 

The Robert D. Kruse Memorial Scholarship Fund

Award: Up to $5000

Eligibility: Enrolled full time, minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5, must be in final year of study in either Physical Thearpy or Occupational Therapy.  See application for all eligibilty criteria

Application: http://myclevelandclinic.org/allied_health/tuition_assistance.aspx

Application deadline: April 30, 2012

Contact: 216-444-6143

 

Richland County Foundation Scholarship
The Foundation has a long history of making grants for college scholarships. There are more than 50 scholarship funds that support the undergraduate grant program. In addition, scholarships are awarded from Richland County Foundation Unrestricted Funds, as directed each year by the Board of Trustees.
 
Richland County Foundation’s undergraduate college scholarships are based on financial need. Students must be attending an accredited college or university on a full-time basis and maintain primary residency in Richland County, Ohio. New applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 to apply. Returning students must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
 
The application deadline is April 1 of each calendar year
 
 
 

The National Center for Parents
with Disabilities and their Families


Award: Five $1000 awards (nationally competitive)

Eligibility: Must be 21 years of age (as of 3‑16‑09) or younger and have at least one parent with a disability.  Selection criteria includes academic performance, community activities and service, letters of recommendation and an essay.

Application: http://lookingglass.org/scholarships/index.php

Contact: 800‑644‑2666

 

 


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 $5550 (for the 2010-11 year) per year based on degree of need and number of credit hours enrolled

Chart to calculate 2010-11 PELL grant award based on enrollment 

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 Ambassador Grant

Awarded to eligible student ambassadors of the College (administered by the College Admissions Office)

 

Foundation Cardwell-Neer College NOW Grant

For College NOW student graduating with associate degree and transitioning to four-year university (no application is needed; award winner is selected by College NOW Program advisers)

 

Foundation Tom Carter Memorial Educational Aid Fund

Provides grants for students with financial emergency need (administered by the College Financial Aid Office)

 

Foundation S.N. and Ada Ford Emergency Aid Fund

Provides grants for students with financial emergency need (administered by 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)

 

New Student Incentive Grant

Take one course at your expense, and NC State will provide one course at our expense. Completion of the New Student Incentive Grant application does not guarantee eligibility for the Incentive Grant. If you meet all eligibility requirements, the grant will be awarded to you at the end of the third week of the term. Please note this grant is only good for your first quarter at NC State.

General Scholarship Application PDF Application

 

 

 

 

 

 
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