The purpose of this detailed listing of Ohio scholarships for college is to help you plan your scholarship search throughout the year. Please find information below about scholarships specifically for Ohio students. Some of the deadlines may be from prior years. Scholarship deadlines are cyclical, so even if a deadline has passed, the website will likely be updated for the current school year. Be sure to reach out to the sponsor or check sponsor websites for the most recent details.
January
This provides $2,000 to individuals that are in their fourth year of high school, that intend on enrolling at a higher educational institution to obtain a degree in agriculture, that are members of the Future Farmers of America, whose family shops at Beck’s Hybrids Seeds, and that live in one of 14 states including Ohio. The deadline to apply is January 11th. Read more here.
This provides $1,500 to an individual who is a fourth year high school student or in college, who plans on obtaining a bachelor’s degree in one of four specified areas at a higher educational institution, who has a GPA of 3.0 or higher, who lives in one of 25 states including Ohio, and who is a member of the Future Farmers of America. The deadline to apply is January 9th. Learn more here.
This provides $2,500 to individuals that are fourth year high school students, that intend on obtaining a bachelor’s degree from a higher educational institution in one of 6 fields of study, that live in one of 3 states including Ohio, that have engaged in activities to help their communities, that are members of the Future Farmers of America, and that require financial assistance to further their education. The deadline to apply is January 12th. Learn more here.
This provides $3,000 to an individual who is a fourth year high school student or in college, who plans on obtaining a bachelor’s degree in one of six specified areas of agriculture at a higher educational institution, who requires financial assistance to further their education, who lives in one of 25 states including Ohio, and who is a member of the Future Farmers of America. The deadline to apply is January 12th. Learn more here.
The Goodyear Engineering Discipline Scholarship Fund (Creative Component + Essay) offers $2,500 to three students who complete both a creative component and essay. These students must attend or plan to attend an Ohio higher educational institution and must be obtaining a bachelor’s degree in one of 15 majors as specified by Goodyear. One of these three students must identify as a female. Deadline is at January 12th. Read more.
Provides $1,500 to two students that have displayed citizenship by engaging in various activities to help their communities, that are United States citizens, that live in an Ohio township, and that intend on enrolling at a higher educational institution in Ohio to obtain their associate’s or bachelor’s degree. The deadline to apply is January 31st. Read more here.
Provides $1,500 to two students that have a B average or higher, that either got a 22 or higher on the ACT or a 1000 or higher on the SAT, that are United States citizens, that live in an Ohio township, and that intend on enrolling at a higher educational institution in Ohio to obtain their associate’s or bachelor’s degree. The deadline to apply is January 31st. Read more here.
The Ohio Soybean Council Foundation Scholarship is a financial aid program that supports undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers related to agriculture and the soybean industry. The foundation offers scholarships to Ohio students studying fields such as agricultural business, crop science, engineering, biotechnology, food science, and other agriculture-related majors. The program aims to encourage education, research, and leadership that will help advance the soybean industry and agricultural innovation. Deadline is at January 15th. Read more.
InspirASIAN Scholarship Program offers a varied amount to full-time graduating high school seniors with a 3.4 GPA, of any ethnic or cultural background, who plan to pursue their college education. Must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States and must live in one of 18 states including Ohio. Deadline is at January 31st. Read more.
February
The Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship offers a varied amount to a full-time high school senior or full-time college freshman or sophomore who is younger than 20, has at least a GPA of 3.0 for graduating high school seniors or 2.75 for college applicants. .Website here.
The Cleveland Future Engineers Scholarship is awarded to individuals that are fourth year students at a high school in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, that live in Cuyahoga County, that plan to attend a non-profit higher educational institution, that have a GPA of 3.2 or higher, that have displayed a passion for STEM fields of study, and that intend to pursue a career specifically in civil engineering. Deadline is at February 3rd. Read more.
The Fastline Media Group Scholarship provides $1,000 to individuals that are fourth year high school students, that intend on obtaining their bachelor’s degree in a specified area, that have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, that reside on a family farm, that have engaged in various activities to help their communities, that are members of the Future Farmers of America, and that live in one of nine states including Ohio. Deadline is at February 6th. Read more.
The OAWWA Graduate/Adult Continuing Education Degree Scholarship offers $2,000 to $4,000 to students residing in Ohio that attend an Ohio higher educational institution, that are pursuing their college education during the scholarship year, and that are in a water industry related program. Deadline is at February 7th. Read more.
Ohio State University Land Grant Opportunity Scholarship – offers a varied amount to Ohio residents who are Pell-eligible and show academic excellence. Deadline is at February 15th. Read more.
The Goodyear Engineering Discipline Scholarship Fund (Essay) offers $1,000 scholarships to 9 students who complete an essay. These students must attend or plan to attend an Ohio higher educational institution and must be obtaining a bachelor’s degree in one of 15 majors as specified by Goodyear. Two of these nine students must have obtained their diploma from a school in the Akron Public School District. Deadline is at February 21st. Read more.
The Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship supports students pursuing higher education who demonstrate leadership, academic achievement, and a commitment to agriculture, rural communities, or related fields. The program helps invest in the next generation of agricultural and community leaders across Ohio. Deadline is at February 28th. Read more.
March
This offers $1,000 to thirty students who are fourth year high school students, who are the children or grandchildren of a member of the Co-Alliance Cooperative that has branches in four states including Ohio, and who intend on pursuing a career in agriculture. This application is due March 1st. Learn more here.
This offers $2,500 to an undergraduate student pursuing their college education in welding engineering or welding engineering technology. Students must be 18 years or older and have a high school diploma; be enrolled full or part time in the United states, have at least a 2.5 GPA and express financial need. This application is due March 1st. Website here.
This offers a varied amount to a graduating senior of a high school in Montgomery County; have a 3.5 GPA; and expresses financial. This application is due March 3rd. Website here.
This provides $1,000 to two individuals that are fourth year students at either Glenville High School or Collinwood High School which are both in Cleveland, Ohio, that identify as African-American, that intend to attend a non-profit college/university full-time, that intend to obtain their degree in education, and that have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. The deadline to apply is March 15th. Learn more here.
This provides $1,000 to individuals that live in either Cuyahoga, Lorain, Lake, or Geauga counties in Ohio, that intend to attend a non-profit higher educational institution full-time, that have a GPA of 2.0 or higher, that intend to fund a part of their education, that are a part of the ROTC program, and that have displayed entrepreneurism. The deadline to apply is March 15th. Read more here.
This provides $1,500 to individuals that live in Cleveland, that are fourth year high school students, that intend to attend a non-profit college/university, that have a GPA between 2.0 and 3.3, that require financial assistance to further their education, that have displayed qualities that align with that of a leader, and that have special skills. The deadline to apply is March 15th. Learn more here.
This provides $3,000 to individuals that have obtained their diploma from a public high school, that live in Cuyahoga County, that intend to attend a non-profit college/university full-time, that have a GPA of 3.5 or higher, and that require financial assistance to further their education. The deadline to apply is March 15th. Learn more here.
This is awarded to individuals that are fourth year students at a high school in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, that live in Cuyahoga County, that plan to attend a non-profit higher educational institution, that have a GPA of 3.2 or higher, that have displayed a passion for STEM fields of study, and that intend to pursue a career specifically in civil engineering. The deadline to apply is March 15th. Read more here.
This is awarded to individuals that live in Northeast Ohio or that plan to attend a non-profit college/university in Northeast Ohio either full-time or part-time, that plan to major in accounting, and that have a GPA of 2.75 or higher. The deadline to apply is March 15th. More information here.
This is awarded to fourth year high school students that have lived in Ohio for at least 2 years, that have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, that plan to attend a non-profit higher educational institution, that require financial assistance to further their education, and that identify as a minority. The deadline to apply is March 15th. Learn more here.
This provides $1,000 to individuals that are considered deaf or hard of hearing or that have a family member that is considered deaf or hard of hearing, that utilizes American Sign Language, that intends on attending a non-profit college/university, that has a GPA of 2.5 or higher, that requires financial assistance, and that identifies as African American, Latino American, or Native American. The deadline to apply is March 15th. Read more here.
The $1,000 Centerra Co-op Scholarships are given to two individuals that obtained their diploma from a high school in Ashtabula County, that plan on attending or already attend a higher educational institution, and whose families obtain a part of their income from farming. Deadline is at March 1st. Read more.
The Ann-Marie Ogletree Child Development Scholarship offers $1,200 or more to students who plan to pursue their college education in early childhood education, counseling, or related fields. Additionally, students must live in Cleveland or one of 19 cities, must express financial need, must be enrolled full-time, and must have a 2.75 GPA or higher. Deadline is at March 12th. Read more.
The Luke Edmond Cox Scholarship is awarded to fourth year high school students that have a GPA of 2.0 or higher, that plan to attend a non-profit higher educational institution, and that require financial assistance to further their education. Deadline is at March 13th. Read more.
The Lee E. Schauer Memorial Scholarship offers up to $12,000 to a college-bound fourth year student that attended a high school in Shelby County, Ohio, that has a minimum of a 2.5 GPA, that engaged in sports or fitness related activities, that has displayed a passion for community service through volunteer work (particularly at the YMCA), that has displayed that they are caring, honest, respectful, and responsible, and that has displayed characteristics that align with that of a leader. Deadline is at March 13th. Read more.
Akron BBB’s Laws of Life Essay Contest offers up to $500 to students in grades 9-12 attending any high school in Ashland, Medina, Portage, Richland, Summit and Wayne Counties. Deadline is at March 14th. Read more.
The Dayton-Montgomery County Scholarship offers between $500 and $3,500 to fourth year students at a high school in Montgomery County, Ohio that have a minimum GPA of 3.0, that can receive the Pell Grant, that live in Montgomery County, that intend to enroll in a higher educational institution full-time, and that require financial assistance to further their education. 18 higher educational institutions would match this scholarship if an individual given this scholarship chooses to attend. Deadline is at March 15th. Read more.
College Club West Scholarship – offers a varied amount to Cleveland women ages 25 or older in a four-year-degree-granting program or graduate program. Students are selected on the basis of maturity, academic record, promise, goals, and financial need. Deadline is at March 16th. Read more.
National Independent Automobile Dealers Association (NIADA) Foundation Regional Scholarships (Region I) awards 5 scholarships of varying amounts. Candidates must be a fourth year student at a high school and live in one of four different regions (Region I consists of 16 states including Ohio), must have displayed academic success throughout their high school career, must display that they are ready to begin their college career, and must intend to pursue a career in the automobile field. Deadline is at March 21st. Read more.
April
This is awarded to individuals that have a parent that is a member of the Laborer’s District Council of Ohio, that intend to attend a non-profit college/university, that have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, that have engaged in activities to help their communities, and that are United States citizens or legal residents. The deadline to apply is April 15th. Learn more here.
The Ohio CPA Foundation Scholarship provides financial assistance to students pursuing careers in accounting and finance. It supports academically driven individuals who demonstrate leadership, professional potential, and a commitment to the accounting profession in Ohio. Deadline is at April 1st. Read more
The League Foundation Scholarships are for students who openly identify as LGBTQ and have a 3.0 GPA. Deadline is at April 15th. Read more.
The Covia Aspire Scholarship is awarded to an individual that is a child or grandchild of an eligible Covia employee, that intends to attend a college/university in the United States, that is below the age of 26, that has a GPA of 2.75 or higher, that requires financial assistance to further their education, that has displayed academic success throughout their high school career, and that has displayed qualities that align with that of a leader. Deadline is at April 15th. Read more.
The $1,000 Ashtabula County Holstein Club Scholarships is given to three individuals that obtained their diploma from a high school in Ashtabula County, that come from a family that is a part of the commercial dairy farm business, that are attending or planning to attend a higher educational institution, and that are majoring in animal science. Deadline is at April 15th. Read more.
The $1,000 Allan C. Jerome Memorial Scholarship is given to one individual that obtained their diploma from a high school in Ashtabula County (specifically, priority is given to an individual that went to a school in the Pymatuning Valley School District), that plans to attend or already attends a higher educational institution, and that plans on majoring in one of 4 specified majors. Deadline is at April 15th. Read more.
The $1,000 Harold and Dick Springer Memorial Scholarship is given to an individual that obtained their diploma from a high school in Ashtabula County and that plans to attend or already attends a higher educational institution and majors in one of 5 specified majors. Deadline is at April 15th. Read more.
The $1,000 Christopher L. Zaebst Memorial Scholarship is given to an individual that obtained their diploma from a high school in Ashtabula County, that plans to attend or already attends a higher educational institution, whose family obtains a part of their income from dairy or another crop, and that participated in 4-H or the Future Farmers of America Livestock Project for 3 or more years. Deadline is at April 15th. Read more.
The $1,000 Janice K. Eldred Memorial Scholarship is given to an individual that obtained their diploma from a high school in Ashtabula County, that was considered an ATECH student, and that plans to attend or already attends a higher educational institution. Deadline is at April 15th. Read more.
The Gail & Maxine McMurray Scholarship provides either $1,000 to one individual or $500 to two individuals that obtained their diploma from a high school in Ashtabula County, that plans to attend or already attends a higher educational institution, that majors in one of seven areas, and that participated in Future Farmers of America or Ag classes during their high school career. Deadline is at April 15th. Read more.
The Esperanza Scholarship Fund offers a varied amount to Hispanic students from Greater Cleveland entering or continuing their college education.Students must be high school graduates enrolling full-time in college or university in the fall, live in Cuyahoga or Lorain County, be Hispanic or have at least one Hispanic parent, be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or DACA eligible student, and have a family income of $60,000 or less. Deadline is at april 1st. Read more.
May
This is given to an individual that obtained their diploma from a high school in Ashtabula County (specifically from a high school in the Jefferson Area School District), that plans to attend or already attends a higher educational institution, that majors in one of 3 specific areas, and whose family obtains their income from dairy. The deadline to apply is May 1st. Read more here.
This is given to an individual that obtained their diploma from a high school in Ashtabula County, that participated in the 4-H club for 4 years or more in their county, that has performed well in the 4-H club, that has displayed qualities that align with that of a leader, that has demonstrated academic success throughout their educational journey, and that has engaged in various activities to help their community. The deadline to apply is May 1st. Read more here.
This offers $ 750 to a minority high school senior in Ohio who plans to major in a field that is related to the newspaper industry, particularly journalism, advertising, marketing, or communications degree program at an accredited college or university within the United States for the coming academic year. Students must be graduating from an Ohio high school with at least a 2.5 GPA. This application is due May 22nd. Learn more here.
This provides $750 to individuals that are in their fourth year at a high school in Ohio, that intend to pursue a degree in journalism, advertising, marketing, or communications at a higher educational institution in the United States, and that have a minimum GPA of 2.5. The deadline to apply is May 22nd. Read more here.
The James T. and Rose M. Perryman Family Foundation Scholarship (College and University) offers $10,000-$15,000 to students who are US citizens living and studying within a 150-mile radius of Houston, PA with at least GPA of 3.0. The students’ field of study must be in technology, engineering, math, or metals. Students must be registered or plan to be registered as a full-time student. Deadline is at May 1st. Read more.
The Don Schmidt Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship awarded to students in Ohio who are majoring in parks, recreation, leisure studies, or law enforcement–related programs. It supports students with strong academic performance and an interest in parks and recreation services. Deadline is at May 2nd. Read more.
The Jody Stowers Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship offered by the Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) Foundation to one student each year. It supports Ohio students majoring in parks and recreation who demonstrate strong academic performance and potential for the future of the profession. Deadline is at May 2nd. Read more.
The John McComb Scholarship is given to students that are pursuing a degree in recreation, which includes 12 specified fields of study. Deadline is at May 2nd. Read more.
Alpha Gamma Rho Scholarship provides $1,000 to an individual who is a fourth year high school student or in college, who intends on obtaining a bachelor’s degree in agriculture from a higher educational institution, who identifies as male, who will be going to an educational institution that has an Alpha Gamma Rho chapter, who demonstrates qualities that align with a leader, and who is a member of the Future Farmers of America. Deadline is at May 15th. Read more.
The Diane O. McDaniel Memorial Scholarship provides up to $2,000 to individuals that are fourth year students at Glenville High School or Ginn Academy which are both in Cleveland, Ohio, that plan to attend a non-profit higher educational institution, that have a GPA of 2.75 or higher, that require financial assistance to further their education, that have engaged in various activities to help their communities, and that have displayed qualities that align with that of a leader. Deadline is at May 15th. Read more.
The Bill Cowden Memorial Aviation Scholarship offers $1,500 to one pilot from the Midwest working to obtain higher ratings in aviation. Students must hold a current Private Pilot Certificate and plan to pursue advanced training in aviation. Deadline is at May 15th. Read more.
The Ohio War Orphans Scholarship is a financial aid program that helps children of deceased or severely disabled Ohio veterans pay for college tuition. It is available to eligible Ohio residents pursuing full-time undergraduate studies at approved colleges or universities in Ohio. Deadline is at May 15th. Read more.
Farmers Mutual Hail Company National FFA Scholarship provides $1,500 to an individual who is a fourth year high school student or in college, who plans on obtaining a bachelor’s degree in one of four specified areas at a higher educational institution, who has a GPA of 3.0 or higher, who lives in one of 25 states including Ohio, and who is a member of the Future Farmers of America.Deadline is at May 29th. Read more.
Awards $1,000 to an individual who is in their fourth year of high school or is in college, who intends on acquiring an associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, or technical certificate/degree from a higher educational institution, who is a member of the Future Farmers of America (FFA), and who has acquired the signature from a Ford Dealer. Deadline is at May 31st. Read more.
June
The Ohio Safety Officers College Memorial Fund offers a varied amount to the children and spouses of peace officers, firefighters and certain other safety officers who are killed in the line-of-duty, anywhere in the United States. Students must reside in Ohio and be pursuing a bachelor’s degree. Deadline is at June 1st. Read more.
The National Ocean Scholar Program offers a varied amount to high school seniors who are involved in the NOSB during their high school career, want to pursue their career in the ocean sciences or a marine-related field, and show academic success and integrity. Deadline is at June 30th. Read more.
The Korean American Scholarship Foundation (Midwestern Regional Chapter) provides scholarships to individuals that plan to attend a higher educational institution in one of ten states including Ohio, that are of Korean descent, that have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and that require financial assistance to further their education. Deadline is at June 30th. Read more.
B.R.I.D.G.E. Endowment Scholarship provides $5,000 to an individual who intends on obtaining a bachelor’s degree from a higher educational institution and plans on studying a major related to agriculture, who would identify as disabled or handicapped, and who is a member of the Future Farmers of America. Deadline is at June 30th. Read more.
July
One AWWA Operator Scholarship offers a $2,000 scholarship for water-related education, including certification, degrees, training, books, and conferences. Applicants must be working as a water operator or seeking to enter the profession, pursuing licensure or education related to water operations. Scholarship recipients also receive a one-year AWWA Operator membership.Deadline is at July 31st. Read more.
August
September
QuestBridge – The National College Match Scholarship awards a full four-year scholarship, worth over $200,000. High-achieving, low-income students can apply for early admission to a QuestBridge college partner with a full four-year scholarship. Deadline is at September 30th. Read more.
October
The David Barr Memorial Scholarship Endowment (National) provides $1,000 to to an individual who is a fourth year high school student or in college, who intends on obtaining an associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, or technical certificate/degree from a higher educational institution in one of four majors, and who is a member of the Future Farmers of America. Deadline is at October 3rd. Read more.
The Golden Door Scholars Program covers all tuition costs for a bachelor’s degree from one of the program’s partner higher educational institutions. Individuals that apply for this program must have DACA, TPS, or be considered undocumented. Additionally, they must require financial assistance to further their education, must have displayed success throughout their academic journey, and must attend high school or community college or must have received their high school diploma or GED. The deadline to apply is October 23rd. Read more.
November
This provides up to $55,000 every year over the course of four years to individuals that are in their fourth year of high school in the United States, that plan on obtaining their bachelor’s degree from a higher educational institution, that have a GPA of 3.5 or higher, that require financial assistance to further their education, that have qualities that align with that of a leader, and that have displayed perseverance. The deadline to apply is November 14th. Read more here.
December
The Paradise Tomato Kitchens Food Science Award provides $5,000 to individuals that are fourth year high school students, that intend on obtaining their bachelor’s degree from a higher educational institution in a specified field of study, that live in and intend on enrolling at a college/university in one of three states including Ohio, that have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, that require financial assistance to further their education, and that are members of the Future Farmers of America. Deadline is at December 31st. Read more.
The Goodyear STEM Scholarship Fund offers $1,000 to six students that attend or plan to attend an Ohio higher educational institution. The students must be obtaining a bachelor’s degree in one of 39 majors as specified by Goodyear. Three of these six students must have obtained their diploma from a school in the Akron Public School District. Deadline is at December 31st. Read more.
Deadline's Vary
This awards $4,000 to individuals that are in their fourth year of high school or that are already in college. Additionally, this scholarship is awarded to students that displayed academic success throughout their high school career, that have been active in their community, that have displayed qualities that align with a leader, that display a passion for problems affecting the LGBTQ community, that consider themselves a lesbian, and that intend to enroll in a higher educational institution within the United States in the upcoming fall semester. Read more here.
This provides $1,000 to individuals that are in their fourth year of high school, in college already, or older individuals who are returning to school. Additionally, they must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, must intend to attend a higher educational institution, must require financial assistance to further their education, and must live in a rural region. The deadline for fall is June 30th and the deadline for spring is November 30th. Learn more here.
The Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG) is a need-based financial aid program that helps Ohio students from low-income families pay for college. It provides grant money to eligible students attending participating public or private colleges and universities in Ohio. Deadline varries. Read more.
The Ohio National Guard Scholarship Program offers full coverage of tuition to Ohio National Guard members attending a two- or four- year public college or university. Participants must commit to completing a six-year enlistment in the Ohio National Guard. Deadline varies. Read more.
The Choose Ohio First Scholarship is a state-funded program that provides financial support to Ohio students pursuing degrees in STEMM fields — science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine. The scholarship helps cover tuition and encourages students to gain hands-on experience through internships, research, or other work-based learning opportunities. Deadline varies. Read more.
