Choose Ohio First Application 2025-2026

2025 Choose Ohio First Scholarship

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

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Birthdate

Contact Information

NSCC ID Number (N#)

NSCC Email

Mobile Phone Number

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Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Academic Information

Have you already completed an application for admission to NSCC for 2025?

Yes

No

An application for admission is required for your scholarship application to be reviewed and considered. Please visit Northweststate.edu/apply-now to apply for the summer of 25, fall of 25, or spring of 26 so that we can review your scholarship credentials.

What term are you intending to start at NSCC

Summer 2025 (May)

Fall 2025 (August)

Spring 2026 (January)

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

Full-time

Part-time

Please select:

I know exactly what I want to major in

I have an idea of what I want to major in but don't know exactly yet.

Intended Major (only qualifying options listed)
*Subject to change as the grant updates, adds, or removes qualifying majors*

Field of Interest (only qualifying options listed)

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 2025. 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.