Awarded to 2023 graduating high school seniors with an ACT composite score of 21 or higher AND a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA. This HALF tuition* scholarship is awarded for three consecutive semesters and can be used in addition to grants and community scholarships. Students must enroll in the same calendar year as graduation. *shown as Tuition-Instructional and Tuition-General fees totaling the rate of $189 per credit hour
The 2023-2024 deadline for applications and other required items (excluding the final high school transcript) is May 1, 2023.
Awarded to 2023 graduating high school seniors who have completed at least 30 credit hours at Zane State College. This FULL tuition* scholarship can be awarded for up to four semesters within two academic years and can be used in addition to grants and community scholarships. Students must enroll in the same calendar year as graduation. Students must have a high school and Zane State College GPA of 2.75 or higher. *shown as Tuition-Instructional and Tuition-General fees totaling the rate of $189 per credit hour
The 2023-2024 deadline for applications and other required items (excluding the final high school transcript) is May 1, 2023.
Awarded to students of all ages with a 2.75 or higher GPA. Foundation awards vary from student to student and range from $250 to full tuition. The award amount is based on various factors including GPA, program, volunteer experience, and financial need.
The 2023-2024 deadline for applications and other required items (excluding the final high school transcript) is May 1, 2023.
Students must follow the Application Process outlined below. Applications completed after May 1 will be considered on a funds available basis.
After completing the scholarship application, upload a one-page, typed letter about yourself that includes: your academic background, employment experience, career goals, community involvement, interests, and other information you would like considered. This will be blindly evaluated and scored and should be as thorough as possible.
Applicants should:
Once all final documents are received and your file has been reviewed by the Scholarship Review Committee, you will be notified of eligibility in a Scholarship Award Notice (SAN).
Scholarship recipients will be required to sign and return the SAN and write a thank you letter to the donor(s) of their scholarship. The SAN will contain the name of the donor(s) and instructions for writing the thank you letter. View an Example Donor Thank-You Letter.
Award letters are typically mailed in July for the upcoming academic year. More than $200,000 is awarded to ZSC students annually.
Academic Award recipients are required to complete 12 or more credits (except summer semester) and achieve a 3.0 or higher GPA each semester. In the event the semester GPA is lower than 3.0, the student may be given an opportunity to raise their GPA during the next semester. If the student does not complete a minimum of 12 credits per semester, the Academic Award Scholarship will not continue for any remaining semesters.
College Credit Plus recipients are required to complete 3 or more credits and achieve a 2.75 or higher GPA each semester. In the event the semester GPA is lower than 2.75, the student may be given an opportunity to raise their GPA during the next semester.
Foundation recipients are required to complete the credit hours and achieve the GPA each semester that is shown on the Scholarship Award Notice (SAN). In the event the semester GPA is lower than shown on the SAN, the student may be given an opportunity to raise their GPA during the next semester. If the student does not complete the number of credits per semester shown on the SAN, the Foundation Scholarship will not continue for any remaining semesters.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Scholarship Office at 740.588.1206 or foundation@zanestate.edu. You can learn more about the Zane State College Foundation here.
If you would like schedule an appointment to discuss scholarships, please click here.
Additional scholarships not provided by Zane State College. Application links will be updated when they become available:
Florence Allen Scholarship Program
Applications available March 1, 2023
This scholarship was established to honor Judge Florence Ellinwood Allen, the first woman on the Ohio Supreme Court. Scholarships will range from $500 to $1,000.
Apply
The Columbus Foundation (Deadlines vary)
The Columbus Foundation’s General Scholarship Application is the best way for high school and college students to apply to more than 100 scholarships listed in The Columbus Foundation’s online scholarship directory.
Apply
The Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development David V. Stivison Appalachian Community Action Scholarship Fund
Application Deadline is May 1, 2023
This scholarship is for students who reside in the 30-county COAD service area, reside in a household with a total annual income at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines, have obtained a high school diploma or GED, and can show proof of acceptance to an accredited higher education institution.
Apply
Genesis HealthCare Foundation (Deadlines vary)
Each year the Foundation awards scholarships to deserving youth in in Muskingum, Perry, Guernsey, Coshocton, Noble and Morgan counties pursuing a degree in health care.
Apply
Guernsey County Township Association Scholarship
Application Deadline is April 1, 2023
This scholarship is for students who reside in Guernsey County and have or will graduate from a Guernsey County high school.
Apply
Christopher R. Kuhn Memorial Scholarship
Application Deadline is May 1, 2023
Awarded to Buckeye Trail, Cambridge, John Glenn, and Meadowbrook grads pursuing a degree related to the field of oncology (Health Information Management, Medical Assisting, Medical Laboratory).
Apply
Muskingum County Community Foundation (Deadlines vary)
https://www.mccf.org/Scholarship-Central/
Muskingum Economic Opportunity Action Group, Inc. Scholarship
Coming Soon…
This scholarship is for students who have lived in Muskingum County for at least one year, reside in a household with a total annual income at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines, have obtained a high school diploma or GED, and can show proof of acceptance to an accredited higher education institution.
Apply
Nuts, Bolts, & Thingamajigs Scholarship
Application Deadline is March 31, 2023
These scholarships are for full-time students enrolled in or entering a certificate or degree program which leads to a manufacturing career that have a 2.5 GPA for trade/community or technical colleges or 3.0 GPA for universities.
Apply
Ohio Gas Association Scholarship
Application Deadline is March 31, 2023
This scholarship is for students who are residents of Ohio with a career goal in the natural gas or related energy field with a 3.0 or higher GPA.
Apply
Ohio Oil and Gas Energy Education Program (OOGEEP) Scholarship
Application Deadline is March 1, 2023
This scholarship is for students who are residents of Ohio with a career goal in the natural gas and oil industry with a 2.5 or higher GPA.
Apply
Ruth M. Hughes Scholarship
Application Deadline is May 1, 2023
This scholarship is for Muskingum County residents attending accredited institutions including colleges, universities, vocational, technical or post graduate institutions as a full-time student. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and must submit a FAFSA EFC document. Applicant must submit a short autobiography including information about family, community involvement, and what you hope to do in the future.
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