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

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• 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

Covia 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

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

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