Scholarship Opportunities

• Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation
  The foundation administers many different scholarship funds and makes awards to as many students as possible who meet fund requirements. Most of these scholarship funds are considered last dollar awards which cover a portion of the unmet needs after all other aid has been awarded. To be considered for all CSF scholarships, you must complete a scholarship application and forward it with a copy of your most recent transcript by April 30. Complete the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA). Once you have decided which college or university you are attending, forward to the foundation a copy of your financial aid award letter and page 1 of the Student Aid Report (SAR). Applications must be submitted prior to the April 30 deadline, whether or not the financial aid notice or SAR has been received.
  Deadline: April 30, 2006
  Contact: For information, call (513) 345-6701. Online applications.

• Cincinnati State Technical & Community College
  Requirements include a 2.5 GPA, successful completion of the Tech Prep high school program, college-level competency score on one ACT Compass Test, two letters of recommendation, and an essay.
  Contact: Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships (513) 569-1530

• Miami University Hamilton

Tech Prep scholarships are merit-based and awards range from $500 to $1000. Students must be officially accepted to Miami Hamilton, enroll a minimum of half-time in the same technical degree program as the high school Tech Prep program, and complete the campus scholarship application. In addition, students must test college-ready on all parts of the Compass Assessment and have a minimum 2.5 GPA in high school.
Deadline: May 1, 2006
Contact: (513) 785-3123

• Miami University Middletown (MUM)

These scholarships are designed to recruit highly qualified students who enroll at the Miami University Middletown campus as full-time or part-time (at least six hours at the MUM campus) students in a technical degree program that articulates with their high school College Tech Prep program. Scholarships will be awarded based on academic merit with preference for need as defined by the FAFSA. Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from their high school College Tech Prep teacher verifying enrollment in the College Tech Prep program. The award(s) will be given based on the recommendation of a Miami University Middletown academic department of their major. Award(s) may be up to the full cost of tuition, fees and books depending on the number and quality of applicants. To be eligible students must apply to the Middletown campus, complete the Middletown scholarship application and submit their FAFSA forms by March 15.
Deadline: May 1, 2006
Contact: Diane Cantonwine, (513) 727-3251

• Southern State Community College

Trustee Scholarships are granted by the Board of Trustees of Southern State Community College to encourage worthy students to pursue their academic careers at the college. Except, as noted, Trustee Scholarships require that the student enroll for and complete a minimum of twelve (12) credit hours each quarter. Students are strongly advised to seek the help of a faculty advisor before selecting a program scholarship rather than other scholarships for which they may be eligible. Partial or full scholarships are available for full time students. Applicants may be interviewed and recommended by the Tech Prep faculty advisor. Eligibility is based upon being enrolled in an eligible approved Tech-Prep program and continuing with Southern State in the same area of concentration.
Priority Deadline: March 15, 2006 or until funds are depleted.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Aid

(937) 393-3431, 1-(800) 628-7722

• UC Clermont College

Students completing the high school portion of a College Tech Prep program are eligible for scholarships for the year immediately following high school graduation. To be eligible, a student must earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 for the junior and senior high school years. Students must also complete the college placement test with placement into college level courses.
Apply online

• UC College of Applied Science

One $1,000 scholarship for a College Tech Prep student who transfers from a two-year college to CAS. Four $500 book awards will also be offered.
Contact: Dr. Cheryll Dunn, (513) 556-6561
Contact: Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships, (513) 569-1530

• UC Raymond Walters College
  Criteria includes full-time enrollment in a Raymond Walters program beginning autumn 2006; a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.5 or above; a completed recommendation form from a College Tech Prep teacher who has knowledge of academic performance and extracurricular activities; a completed award application form and a two-page essay describing educational goals and why the Tech Prep Scholarship will help meet them. Apply