Choose Ohio First Application 2026-2027

The COF Scholarship Program is a state-funded scholarship offered to increase the number of Ohioans studying and working in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields including Nursing. The COF Scholarship covers tuition and general fees (does not include lab fees or other non-general fees), and is available to both part-time and full-time learners. Scholarship award amounts are subject to change based upon an individual learner’s fees. The scholarship is renewable, based upon continued state funding and awardees’ adherence to the scholarship requirements.

Scholarship is awarded on a first come first serve.
As State requirements change, grant requirements or qualifications are subject to change.

Overview of Program Requirements

Must be (and remain) an Ohio resident
Must be new (1st semester) in one of the listed qualifying majors.
Maintain enrollment in an approved program of study/major continuously (at least 6 credit hours) between fall and spring semesters
Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher

Participate in a work-based learning (WBL) experience (this would include any of the following):

Co-op
Internship
Research or other employer-based experience

Biographical Information

Have you completed an application?

Yes

An application for admission is required for your scholarship application to be reviewed and considered. Please visit CLICK HERE to apply for the Summer/Fall 2026 or Spring of 27 so that we can review your scholarship credentials.

NSCC Student ID number (N00XXXXXX)

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Birthdate

Contact Information

Personal Email

Mobile Phone Number

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Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Academic Information

What is your desired area of study?

When are you enrolling?

Summer 2026 (May)

Fall 2026 (August)

Spring 2027 (January)

Are you planning to attend full or part-time? (full-time attendance is 12 or more credit hours)

Full-time

Part-time

Personal Statement

In one paragraph, describe why you are applying for this scholarship program and any factors you would like considered as your eligibility for the scholarship is determined.

Signature

By typing my full name below and submitting this application, I agree to the following statements: I understand that in order to be awarded a Choose Ohio First scholarship I must be a resident of Ohio. I also must be beginning study in one of the indicated programs in 2026/2027. I understand that if I am awarded a COF scholarship, participation in a work-based learning (WBL) experience will be required during my course of study. In order to continue to receive the scholarship, I must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA, remain in one of the allowed programs of study, and must stay continually enrolled (at least 6 credit hours) between fall and spring semesters. I also understand that funding for this scholarship program is based upon continued state funding and my adherence to the scholarship requirements. I understand that it is encouraged that my FAFSA is on file in the Financial Aid Office. I give authorization to access my academic information by each school or institution I've attended as well as the academic information contained in my admissions application to NSCC. Any omission or falsification of information in this application may result in disqualification of my scholarship eligibility.

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