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The Richland County Foundation has opened its college scholarship application period. It did so on December 19, two weeks earlier than in previous years.
New applicants including high school seniors must have at least a 2.5-grade point average (GPA), and returning applicants must have at least a 2.0 GPA, attend an accredited school, and be a resident of Richland County, or a graduate of a Richland County high school.
The deadline for college scholarship applications is April 1.
The Foundation Board of Trustees also awards career technical education (CTE) scholarships to individuals who want to obtain certifications and credentials at accredited technical institutions. The applications will be considered as they are received, and the award determinations will be made within eight weeks.
The scholarship will be sent directly to the school. These are not recurring scholarships so students must re-apply each year. College and CTE scholarships are based on financial need.
For more information visit the website at richlandcountyfoundation.org or contact Marth-May at 419- 525-3020 or [email protected]
The Ohio State University has announced a new scholarship for applicants that express a preference for receiving an undergraduate education right here.
Students who apply to The Ohio State University at Mansfield by December 15 will qualify for a $1,000 scholarship when they select the Mansfield campus as their “first choice” on the application, Interim Dean and Director, Dr. Eric Anderman, said.
“This scholarship is very exciting for students – this will make Ohio State Mansfield’s already-affordable tuition an even greater value for students all across the state.”
The application can be found at Mansfield.osu.edu/apply.
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Two students in the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology program at The Ohio State University at Mansfield have been awarded Choose Ohio First Scholarships to help offset the costs of earning their degrees in the high-demand field of engineering.
The scholarship has been awarded for autumn semester 2021 and will provide each awardee with more than $3,777 for this academic year to use toward completing the bachelor’s degree program.
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The Ohio State University at Mansfield awards scholarships each year to new and returning students. Applications for scholarships are open until March 1, 2021. Students who are interested in applying for a scholarship should review the qualification information here.
Students finance their college education in a number of ways including a part-time job, financial aid or loans. Scholarships also play a key role in helping many students lower the cost of their total investment in earning a degree.
Linda Cho, a freshman biology student at The Ohio State University at Mansfield, has received scholarships from The Ohio State University Alumni Club of Richland County and the Ohio State Mansfield Scholarship Endowment Fund. More…
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You or your family member has until Monday to apply for a college scholarship.
The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. has announced the availability of three scholarships for individuals pursuing higher education or classes benefitting the field of aging. These scholarships are made possible through the generous contributions by our sponsors at the Annual Meeting of the Area Agency on Aging each year.
Scholarship award amount as determined by the Board of Trustees for the Academic Year of 2021/2022: More…
By: 1812Blockhouse Staff; Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation
When recipients of the Ohio Farm Bureau’s several scholarships were announced recently, Richland County was represented.
Over $57,000 in scholarships were awarded in various categories that recognize academic effort, community engagement, and career interests that link agriculture to community service, education, or scientific research, according to the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation.
Richland County student Brianna Carmack was a recipient of the Darwin Bryan Scholarship. More…
The Richland County Foundation has announced its college and trade school scholarship applications for the 2020-21 school year, now available online on the Richland County Foundation wbsite.
New applicants and high school seniors must have at least a 2.5-grade point average (GPA), college students and returning applicants must have at least a 2.0 GPA, attend an accredited school on a full-time basis and be a resident or high school graduate of Richland County. The deadline for college scholarship applications is April 1. More…
The Mansfield Noon Optimist Club is encouraging Richland County students to contemplate the phrase “Is Optimism the Key to Achieving the Dreams You Imagine?” as part of the Optimist International Essay Contest for the 2019-2020 school year.
The Optimist Club will judge the local students’ essays and determine the top placers. Winners will receive $1,000 in scholarship funds and a winning essay will be sent to the district level where additional college scholarship funds are available for top winners. More…
Ohio State awarded 150 Sesquicentennial Scholarships to students across the university for the 2019-20 academic year in honor of the sesquicentennial. The Sesquicentennial Student Scholar Leadership Program is one part of the university’s sesquicentennial celebration and demonstrates a commitment to increasing access and affordability while recognizing students’ academic and non-academic accomplishments and diverse interests.
Here is a look at each of the five Sesquicentennial Scholars attending The Ohio State University at Mansfield: More…
The Richland County Foundation recently awarded $569,091 in scholarships to Richland County students. Scholarships are awarded based on a student’s financial need and grade point average.
RCF Scholarship Committee Chairwoman Jana Mulherin reported during the June Board of Trustees meeting that 256 students received scholarships from 65 various funds, of those, 86 students will attend a local college or university. More…
