Geauga Campus Scholarship Criteria
Bates Family Scholarship
- Graduate of a Geauga County high school (with preference given to graduates from Berkshire High School)
- Preference will be given to students who are participating in the Rising Scholars program at Kent State University Geauga
- Enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours
- FAFSA on file
- Minimum cumulative 3.0 G.P.A. for high school or college
- Deadline May 15
Berkshire Promise Scholarship
- Current graduate of Berkshire High School, not prior to 2018
- Enrolled at Kent State University Geauga
- Minimum cumulative 2.0 G.P.A.
- Deadline May 15
Dee Dee Miller Bachelor of Science in Nursing Endowed Scholarship
- Enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program at Kent State Geauga
- 3.5 GPA minimum
- Junior or Senior status
- Preference is given to students who currently work at OR who have a family member currently employed at or retired from University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center
- If no student is connected to University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center Geauga, preference is then given to a student living in Geauga County, enrolled at Kent State Geauga
Geauga Growth Partnership, Inc. Scholarship
- Enrolled at Kent State University Geauga Campus
- Preference is given to an employee or the child of an employee of any GGP member business
- 2.75 GPA in high school or college
- Deadline May 15
George McCollum Memorial Scholarship for Esports
- Completing a minimum of 12 credit hours
- 2.8 GPA minimum
- Must be part of the Esports Club
- Preference is given to Esports students who are a part of a pool/billiards league
Kent State University Geauga and Twinsburg Academic Center Advisory Board Scholarship
- Enrolled at Kent State University Geauga and/or Twinsburg Academic Center
- Preference is given to participants in the Rising Scholars Program
- Previously completed at least 12 credit hours
- FAFSA on file
- Minimum cumulative 2.5 G.P.A.
- Deadline May 15
Access Scholarship
- Incoming new freshman
- Minimum cumulative 2.8 high school G.P.A.
- Geauga County resident
- Enrolled in 12 or more credit hours each semester
- Deadline May 15
The Dr. Shirley J. Barton Endowed Scholarship
- A student must have earned a K.S.U. technical associate degree and be admitted to pursue a bachelor's degree
- Demonstrate financial need (current FAFSA required)
- Evidence of motivation, character, ability, and potential
- Demonstrates leadership on campus and in the community
- This scholarship requires a separate application available online
- Deadline March 31
Campus Scholarship (Current Students)
- Minimum cumulative 3.0 G.P.A.
- Registered for six or more credit hours for each semester
- Must have attended Kent State Geauga or the Twinsburg Academic Center for one full semester
- Two references with at least one being a faculty member
- FAFSA on file
- Deadline May 15
Campus Scholarship (Incoming New Freshmen)
- Minimum cumulative 3.0 high school G.P.A.
- Registered for six or more credit hours each semester
- Two references with at least one being a high school faculty member
- FAFSA on file
- Deadline May 15
William T. & Margaret R. Clark Scholarship for the Geauga Campus
- Geauga County resident
- Sophomore status or above
- Minimum cumulative 2.5 G.P.A.
- Preference is given to Education, Health Care, Business, or Humanities majors
- Must submit a 300-word on career aspirations
- Two letters of recommendation which support the applicant's career intent, academic achievement, and community engagement
- Deadline May 15
Faculty Scholarship
- Minimum cumulative of 2.70 G.P.A.
- One letter of recommendation from a faculty member
- 500-word (maximum) personal statement (optional)
- Deadline May 15
Fairmount Minerals Endowed Scholarship
- Geauga County resident
- Minimum of 12 credit hours completed
- Enrolled in at least six credit hours at Kent State Geauga
- Minimum cumulative 2.5 G.P.A.
- Deadline May 15
Geauga County Township Association Endowed Scholarship
- Geauga County resident
- Attending Kent State Geauga and/or Twinsburg Academic Center
- Completed 12 or more credit hours
- Minimum cumulative 2.5 G.P.A.
- 500-word essay
- Deadline May 15
Giardina-Lindeman Endowed Scholarship
- Registered for a full-time (12 or more credit hours) schedule at Kent State Geauga
- Seeking an associate or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Management, or Technical and Applied Studies
- Minimum cumulative 2.5 G.P.A.
- Deadline May 15
Loretta Mae Hausmann Holmes Endowed Scholarship in Middle Childhood Education
- Middle Childhood Education major predominantly enrolled at Kent State Geauga
- Sophomore, junior or senior standing
- Minimum cumulative 2.5 G.P.A.
- Deadline May 15
Gerry and Sally Hornick Endowed Scholarship for Middle Childhood Education
- Middle Childhood Education major enrolled at Kent State Geauga
- Minimum cumulative 2.5 G.P.A.
- Sophomore, junior or senior standing
- Deadline May 15
Twinsburg Township and the Village of Reminderville J.E.D.D. Scholarship
- Applicants must be (1) a resident of Twinsburg Township, or the village of Reminderville, OR (2) a qualifying employee in the J.E.D.D. area, OR (3) the spouse/child/stepchild of a qualifying employee in the J.E.D.D. area.
- Applicants claiming eligibility under employment or dependent status of a qualifying employee must state both the name of the employee and the name of the employer on the application.
- Applicants must be enrolled in at least one class at the Twinsburg Academic Center.
- Applicants must be pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree.
- Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation.
- Applicants must submit a 300-word personal statement.
- Deadline May 15
The J.E.D.D. Scholarship has a separate application from Kent State Geauga's application process.
Apply for the J.E.D.D. Scholarship
Rosemary L. Jividen Endowed Scholarship
- A parent is/was a Geauga County Public School employee or Kent State Geauga student who is a Geauga County resident
- Applicant must be enrolled at Kent State Geauga
- Deadline May 15
Kent Honors Academic Achievement Awards
- Minimum cumulative 3.5 G.P.A.
- Sophomore, junior or senior standing who attended a Kent State Regional Campus
- Applicant must be enrolled in 12 or more credit hours at the Kent Campus per semester
- Separate application required - Please call the Honors College at 330-672-2312
- Due June 15
LifeShare Community Blood Services Scholarship
- Applicant must be an undergraduate student
- Minimum cumulative 2.5 G.P.A.
- Six credit hours must have been completed at Kent State Geauga and/or Twinsburg Academic Center
- Applicant must be enrolled in at least six credit hours at Kent State Geauga and/or Twinsburg Academic Center
- Applicant must have active involvement in ongoing community service
- Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident
- Scholarship must be used for tuition
- Applicants do not need to be donors to be eligible to apply
- Deadline May 15
Colleen Major Endowed Nursing Scholarship
- Applicant must be accepted into the B.S.N. nursing program (second-year student or beyond)
- Applicant must be a Kent State Geauga student
- Deadline May 15
David and Connie Mohan Endowed Scholarship for the Twinsburg Academic Center
- Applicant must have the preponderance of enrolled hours be located at the Twinsburg Academic Center
- Applicant must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours
- A resident of Northeast Ohio
- Applicant must have completed 12 or more credit hours of university coursework
- Minimum cumulative 2.75 G.P.A.
- Two letters of recommendation that support the applicant's academic achievement and community engagement are required
- Deadline May 15
Robert O. and Annamae Orr Family Foundation Scholarship
- Minimum cumulative of 2.70 G.P.A.
- Applicant must have earned 12 credit hours
- Applicant must be a resident of Summit or Stark County
- Applicant must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours at the Twinsburg Academic Center
- Deadline May 15
Returning Adult Student Scholarship (Full Time)
- Minimum cumulative 2.5 G.P.A.
- Minimum 1-year lapse in education
- Applicant must have completed two semesters at Kent State Geauga
- Minimum 24 credit hours completed
- Applicant must not have completed a prior degree
- Applicant must be at least 21 years old
- FAFSA on file
- Deadline May 15
Returning Adult Student Scholarship (Part-Time)
- Minimum cumulative 2.5 G.P.A.
- Minimum 1-year lapse in education
- Applicant must have completed two semesters at Kent State Geauga
- Applicant must have completed 6-23 credit hours
- Applicant must not have earned a prior degree
- Applicant must be at least 21 years old
- FAFSA on file
- Deadline May 15
Rotary Club of Chardon
- A Resident of the Chardon School District communities attending any private or public school
- Minimum cumulative 2.5 G.P.A.
- Applicant must have completed 12 hours of college or university coursework (at any college or through College Credit Plus)
- Two letters of reference are required, with at least one from a faculty member
- Preference will be given based upon financial need
- Current FAFSA on file
- Deadline May 15
Dr. Molly Sergi Endowed Scholarship in History
- Applicant must be a History major or a returning non-traditional student
- Applicant must be predominantly enrolled at Kent State Geauga
- Sophomore, junior or senior standing
- Minimum cumulative of 2.6 G.P.A.
- Deadline May 15
Spitz Memorial Fund
- Minimum cumulative of 2.5 G.P.A.
- Applicant must be a returning student
- Applicant must have completed a minimum of 15 credit hours at Kent State Geauga
- Preference is given to an applicant with a declared Bachelor of General Studies (Integrative Studies) major
- Applicant must be enrolled in 3 or more credit hours each semester
- No FAFSA required
- Deadline May 15
Student Barnes & Noble Book Scholarship
- Minimum cumulative of 2.8 G.P.A.
- Applicant must be enrolled in at least six credit hours
- The scholarship may only be used at the Kent State Barnes & Noble Bookstore (in person or online)
- Deadline August 1
Technology Scholarship
- Applicant must be enrolled in I.T., C.O.M.T. or the B.T.A.S. degree with a computer concentration
- Applicant must be registered to attend Kent State Geauga and/or the Twinsburg Academic Center
- Minimum cumulative 2.5 G.P.A.
- Deadline May 15
Keith and Mamie Tompkins Endowed Scholarship for Middle Childhood Education
- Geauga County resident
- Minimum cumulative 2.5 G.P.A.
- Sophomore, junior or senior standing
- Applicant must have a declared Education major with a focus or emphasis on science or math
- Financial need can be considered but is not required
- Deadline May 15
Walkway Scholarship
- Geauga County resident
- Applicant must be a new, incoming freshman
- Applicant must enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester
- Minimum cumulative 2.8 high school G.P.A.
- Deadline May 15
Terry Weaver Nursing Scholarship
- Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake, Portage or Trumbull County resident
- Applicant must be enrolled in the B.S.N. sequence at Kent State Geauga
- Sophomore, junior or senior standing
- Minimum cumulative 3.0 G.P.A.
- Applicant must submit a personal statement of interest
- Two letters of recommendation must be submitted
- Deadline May 15
*Scholarship availability, criteria and award amount are subject to change