Scholarships and Grants

Ohio College Scholarships and Grants

Northwest State Community College offers many scholarship opportunities for students. Scholarships are financial aid that does not need to be repaid. New students must apply for admission first to be considered for scholarships.

The Financial Aid Office is available to help students find scholarships. In addition to scholarships from outside businesses and community organizations, Northwest State also offers many of its own. Students are encouraged to apply for all scholarships for which they are eligible.

Students can explore Ohio college scholarships through Northwest State Community College and the NSCC Foundation. Awards range from $250 to full tuition, and many scholarships are given to multiple students each year. These scholarships help students reach their goals and build their futures.

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Institutional Scholarships

Presidential and Honors Application

Presidential Scholarship

Full-tuition scholarships

  • 3.5 high school GPA or earned 12 credit hours of college-level courses as a NSCC CCP student with a 3.25 GPA
  • Required ACT Scores:
    • English-18
    • Reading-21
    • Math-22
  • Requirements to maintain

Honors Scholarship

Half-tuition scholarships

  • 3.25 high school GPA or earned 12 credit hours of college-level courses as a NSCC CCP student with a 3.0 GPA
  • Required ACT Scores:
    • English-18
    • Reading-21
    • Math-22
  • Requirements to maintain

College-Ready ACCUPLACER scores will also be accepted
Amount: Full or Partial Tuition

Career Tech Scholarship

Amount: $2,000

Career Tech Application

Choose Ohio First Scholarship

Covers partial tuition and general fees for STEM & Industrial Technologies programs, the Agronomy program, and the Ag Technician programs.

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Foundation Scholarships

There is one application for all scholarships unless otherwise noted.

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NSCC E-Sports

NSCC Thunder Esports scholarship recipients must meet GPA standards, remain active team members, follow all lab and team policies, and support esports events and operations.
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Additional Scholarships:
  • Ag Grows Here Scholarship
  • Allied Health Scholarship
  • Allan Ohlrich Scholarship
  • Allied Moulded Apprentice Scholarship (separate application required)
  • Archbold Rotary Club Scholarship
  • Arrow Tru-Line President’s Scholarship
  • AT&T Aspire Scholarship
  • Blue Harvest Solar Scholarship
  • Carol L. Engel Scholarship
  • Changing Lives Scholarship
  • Creative Liquid Coatings Scholarship
  • Clapp Family Scholarship
  • County North Foundation Scholarship
  • David R. Rand Memorial Scholarship
  • Defiance Rotary Club Foundation Scholarship
  • Enfinity BNB Scholarship
  • Farmers & Merchants State Bank Entrepreneurship Scholarship
  • Farmers & Merchants State Bank Scholarship
  • Francis O. Fackler Scholarship
  • Frederick & Ileen Strobel Scholarship
  • Futures Scholarship
  • Gene Haas Scholarship
  • George Isaac Business Scholarship
  • Helping the Future Scholarship
  • Hope Scholarship
  • Ida Mae Geiger Scholarship
  • Jack & Vivian Taylor Scholarship
  • James O. Miller EdD and Mary C. Miller RN Scholarship

  • Jean Cox Nursing Scholarship

  • Laurie Storrer Memorial Scholarship

  • Lois E. Koch Nursing Scholarship

  • Lynn & Nancy Elston Family Scholarship

  • Marie Richey CPS Memorial Scholarship

  • Marion Isaac Scholarship

  • Marolyn Jones Scholarship

  • Maumee Valley Vending Company Scholarship

  • Max F. & Joyce Covert Scholarship

  • McDougle Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship

  • Mike Faber Family Scholarship

  • Moe and Judy Brubaker Scholarship

  • Nightingale Nursing Scholarship

  • Northwest State Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship

  • NSCC STEM & Industrial Technologies Scholarship

  • Parkview Physicians Group Scholarship
  • Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society Scholarship
  • Philip R. McCartney Memorial Scholarship
  • Ricky Roell Nursing Scholarship
  • Ruth Camp & Joann Ohman LPN Scholarship
  • Santiago Family Scholarship
  • NW Territory Chapter SAR Book Scholarship
  • Rufenacht Family Scholarship
  • Steve Walker Family Scholarship
  • Spangler Candy Company Scholarship
  • Swanton American Legion Scholarship
  • Timber Road Solar Scholarship
  • Toledo Edison Scholarship
  • Troy Richey Scholarship
  • Van Poppel Family Scholarship
  • Weaks Family Pilgrim Scholarship
  • William L. Beck Scholarship
  • Williams County 40 & 8 Nursing Scholarship

Grants Offered at NSCC

A grant does not have to be repaid. The results of your FAFSA will determine if you are eligible to receive any need based grants from the federal or state programs.

Grant amounts are often based upon financial need, and vary in amount. Some of the grants you may be eligible for include:

Federal Pell Grant:

A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, does not have to be repaid. Pell Grants are awarded only to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor’s or professional degree. The maximum Pell Grant amounts can change from year-to-year. For specific yearly amounts, see the NSCC Financial Aid Office. The lifetime limit for the Federal Pell Grant is 12 full-time semesters. The amount you receive will depend on your expected family contribution (EFC), cost of attendance, and whether you are a full-time or part-time student. You may not receive Pell Grant funds from more than one school at a time. Students must maintain Satisfactory Acadamic Progress in order to qualify. Students must complete the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov in order to apply.

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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG):

FSEOG is for undergraduates with exceptional financial need, with priority being given to students who receive Federal Pell Grants. FSEOG does not have to be paid back. Funds will be credited to your expenses in the registration process through the NSCC Business Office. Students must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours and maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress.

College-Ready ACCUPLACER scores will also be accepted
Amount: Full or Partial Tuition

Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG):

The Ohio Department of Higher Education administers the OCOG program, which provides grant money to Ohio residents who demonstrate the highest levels of financial need as determined by the results of the FAFSA.

Important notes about these grants:

  • Ohio residents in an associates degree, first bachelor’s degree, or nurse diploma program at an eligible Ohio institution
  • AFSA Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $2,190 or less and a maximum household income of $75,000
  • The initial FAFSA must be submitted by October 1
  • Students are limited to 10 semesters or 15 quarters of state, need-based grant aid (including combination of OCOG and OIG)
  • Students enrolled at community colleges are only eligible for OCOG during the spring semester and only if they were enrolled during the previous summer and fall semesters and have a limited (reduced) pell award remaining for the spring semester
  • OCOG can only be used for tuition and general fees