Free money? Yes, please. Scholarships are a well-known form of gift aid that doesn’t require repayment. We consider a variety of factors when awarding them, including academic achievement, talent, leadership, geographical location, field of study, or financial need. WSCC students can benefit from multiple sources of scholarships, including institutional scholarships as well as WSCC Foundation scholarships. Be sure to pay attention to scholarship requirements and deadlines.
Fall 2023 Scholarship Opportunities - One and Done
WSCC is simplifying the scholarship search! One application. One deadline. Thousands of dollars in scholarships at your fingertips. Whether you are a high school senior, current WSCC student or a returning student, you only complete one application. Your application, GPA, and credits earned are then used to enter you for multiple competitive scholarships.
To be considered, all applicants must complete the following by March 15, 2023:
- Submit a complete scholarship application - deadline has expired
- Been accepted to Washington State Community College
- Submit a 2023/2024 FAFSA to Washington State Community College
- The Washington Scholars Award and some Foundation Scholarships require a recommendation. Please send the letter of recommendation or the completed recommendation form to WSCC Financial Aid, 710 Colegate Dr., Marietta, OH 45750 or finaid@wscc.edu. You can also direct your references to complete the online letter of recommendation.
Foundation Scholarships
The WSCC Foundation, through the generosity of donors, awards scholarships to students who are pursuing certificates or degrees at Washington State.
WSCC Scholarship Program: For High School Seniors
The WSCC High School Senior scholarship descriptions are below. For consideration, please apply to Washington State, have a completed FAFSA on file, and a scholarship application turned in no later than March 15, 2022.
Washington Scholars Award is a competitive scholarship in the amount of full tuition (up to $5,100 per academic year), renewable for two years for a total of $10,200. The recipients will be selected from students who meet the criteria for the Presidential Scholarship.
For consideration, students must be accepted to WSCC and submit the following by March 15, 2023:
- The "One and Done" WSCC Scholarship application
- 2023-24 FAFSA
- Letter of recommendation or recommendation form
The Presidential Scholarship is a competitive scholarship for $2,000 per academic year, renewable for two years for a total of $4,000. To be eligible for this scholarship, students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 or a minimum of a 23 composite score on the ACT. Candidates must also test college-ready.
For consideration, students must be accepted to WSCC and submit the following by March 15, 2023:
- The "One and Done" WSCC Scholarship application
- 2023-24 FAFSA
The Dean's Scholarship is a competitive scholarship for $1,000 per academic year, renewable for two years for a total of $2,000. Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or a minimum of a 20 composite score on the ACT. Candidates must also test college-ready.
For consideration, students must be accepted to WSCC and submit the following by March 15, 2023:
- The "One and Done" WSCC Scholarship application
- 2023-24 FAFSA
The Tech Prep Scholarship is a competitive scholarship for $500-$2000 per academic year. This scholarship is renewable for two years and open to Ohio residents only that are also attending a career center.
For consideration, students must be accepted to WSCC and submit the following by March 15, 2023:
- The "One and Done" WSCC Scholarship application
- 2023-24 FAFSA
WSCC Scholarship Program: For High School Graduates/Current Students
The WSCC High School Graduate/Current Student scholarship descriptions are below. For consideration, please apply to Washington State, have a completed FAFSA on file, as well as a scholarship application.
Continuing Student Award is a competitive scholarship for up to $1,000 to be split over Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 semesters. To be eligible, students must have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours at WSCC by the end of Spring 2023 semester.
For consideration, students must submit the following by March 15, 2023:
- The "One and Done" WSCC Scholarship Application
- 2023-24 FAFSA
The “Be More” scholarship is available to new students starting their school year at Washington State Community College during the Fall 2023 semester. This includes new students and any student continuing their education that graduated high school prior to 2023 and did not attend WSCC during the 2022/23 academic year. Scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis. The amount of the scholarship is up to $1,000 to be split over fall and spring semester. This scholarship is non-renewable. To be eligible for the scholarship, students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (if applicable), be in good standing with Satisfactory Academic Progress, and be registered for 6 or more credit hours per semester. Deadline to apply is July 23rd, 2023 before midnight.
For consideration, students must submit the following:
- Admission application
- Apply by July 23rd, 2023 before midnight -
- 2023-24 FAFSA
Spring Start Scholarship is available to all students starting their school year at Washington State Community College during the Spring 2023 semester. This includes new students and any student continuing their education after not attending during the Fall 2022 term. Scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis. The amount of the scholarship is up to $1,000 and is for one semester and for tuition only.
For consideration, students must submit the following by December 2, 2022:
- Admission application
- Spring Start Application - Application Deadline has passed
- 2022-23 FAFSA
The Spring Achievement Award is a competitive scholarship for up to $1,000 to be used in the Spring 2023 semester. To be eligible, students must have been enrolled at WSCC in Fall 2022, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, be in good standing with Satisfactory Academic Progress, be degree-seeking, and be registered for 6 or more credit hours during Spring 2023 semester. Award amounts are based on a sliding scale that recognizes both academic merit and financial need. This scholarship is non-renewable and cannot be combined with other institutional scholarships (Washington Scholars, Presidential, Deans, Continuing Student Award, etc.). This does not include Foundation Scholarships. The Spring Achievement Award is tuition only for one semester only.
For consideration, students must submit this application and 2022-23 FAFSA by December 2, 2022.
- Spring Achievement Application - Application Deadline has passed
- 2022-23 FAFSA
Other Scholarships
Additional scholarship opportunities, like the ones below, may also be available from your local community. Be sure to check with your employer, church, and local civic organizations for more information.
Application Deadline: March 15, 2023
The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio provides scholarship opportunities for students across Ohio's 32 Appalachian counties. For information about how to apply, please go to https://appalachianohio.org/grow/scholarships.
Application Deadline May 15, 2022
Kibble Foundation Scholarship is open to students planning to attend WSCC, OSU, OU, University of Rio Grande, Rio Grande Community College, Marietta College, or Hocking College and is a graduate of a Meigs County High School (including residents of Meigs County's Columbia Township who graduate from Alexander High School).
For more info and to apply click on scholarship application here.
Must be postmarked or delivered by April 15th, 2023.
The scholarships will be used to help students from Washington and Wood Counties that want to remain in the area and either learn a trade or earn a degree. The scholarships are set aside for students attending the Washington County Career Center, Washington State Community College, or Marietta College. The primary goal of this scholarship program is to help students break the cycle of poverty, raise their standard of living, and to contribute to the betterment of the community and our economy.
For more info on guidelines and to apply click on scholarship application here.
How to Apply
Application Deadline: March 20, 2023
Marietta Community Foundation offers over 70 scholarships to students from Washington County and surrounding area. For more information and to apply, visit https://www.mcfohio.org/scholarships.
J. Bryan and Norma R. McCann Charitable and Educational Trust is a scholarship available to graduating seniors and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year college students who are graduates of Fort Frye High School or any public or private high school in Washington County, Ohio.
For consideration, students must submit the following by April 15, 2023:
- J. Bryan and Norma R. McCann Charitable and Educational Trust Application
- 2023-24 FAFSA
- Complete transcript of all college grades
- Complete transcript of high school grades and ACT or SAT scores
New applicants must also provide:
- At least two Letters of Recommendation
- Evidence of acceptance to school
How to Apply
Application Deadline: March 1, 2023
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Scholarship Application
Ohio Gas Association Scholarship Foundation
https://www.ohiogasassoc.org/
Civil Rights Transportation Symposium Scholarship
https://transportation.ohio.
Tuscarawas Valley Desk and Derrick Club Scholarship
https://theeducationaltrust.
ParMar Stores Scholarship Program
https://www.parmarstores.com/