A renewable, need-based scholarship for graduating seniors from Columbus City Schools, worth up to $10,000 a year (up to $40,000 total) toward tuition at any college or university, or up to two years at a two-year school. Open to students with continuous CCS enrollment through senior year who complete the CCS College Preparatory Curriculum, hold at least a 3.5 GPA, and can show financial need via their FAFSA Submission Summary. Recipients submit two essays and two recommendation letters, complete a 15-minute interview, enroll full-time (12+ credit hours/semester), and attend at least two Founders' Luncheons a year to keep renewing the award.
Eligibility
DemographicsMust be a graduating senior who attended a Columbus City Schools high school continuously through senior year (Columbus, Ohio residents in the CCS district only).
Applying
Up to $10,000 per year, renewable up to four years at a four-year college (max $40,000 total) or two years at a two-year college.