Geauga Campus Scholarship Criteria

Access Scholarship

• 2.8 cumulative high school G.P.A.

• Incoming new freshman

• Geauga County resident
• Enrolled in 12 or more credit hours each semester
• Deadline May 15

The Dr. Shirley J. Barton Endowed Scholarship

• Student must have earned a KSU 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 at www.kent.edu/financialaid/scholarships
• Deadline March 31

Campus Scholarship (Current Students)

• 3.0 cumulative G.P.A.
• Registered for 6 or more credit hours for each semester
• Must have attended Kent State Geauga or the Regional 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)

• 3.0 cumulative high school G.P.A.
• Registered for 6 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 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 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 6 credit hours at the Geauga Campus
• Minimum 2.5 cumulative G.P.A.
• Deadline May 15

Geauga County Township Association Endowed Scholarship

• Geauga County resident
• Attending the Kent State Geauga Campus or Regional 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 the Kent State Geauga Campus
• Seeking an Associate's 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 predominately enrolled at the Kent State Geauga Campus
• 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 the Kent State Geauga Campus
• Minimum cumulative 2.5 G.P.A.
• Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing
• Deadline May 15

J.E.D.D. Scholarship

• Applicants must meet be (1) a resident of the Twinsburg Township, or the Village of Remindervile, 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 name of the employer on the application
• Applicants must be enrolled in at least 1 class at the Regional Academic Center
• Applicants must be pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree
• Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation
• Applicants must submit a 300-word personal statement
• Deadline May 15

Rosemary L. Jividen Endowed Scholarship

• 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 the Kent State Geauga Campus
• Deadline May 15

Kent Campus Connection

• Available to Regional Campus students transitioning to the Kent Campus
• 30 credit hours must have been completed at a Regional Campus
• Applicant must have a declared major
• Applicant must enroll in 12 or more credit hours at the Kent Campus
• Separate application required - available in the financial aid office
• Deadline June 15

Kent Honors Academic Achievement Awards

• Minimum 3.5 cumulative 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 Kent State University 2.5 G.P.A.
• Six credit hours must have been completed at the Kent State Geauga Campus or Regional Academic Center
• Applicant must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours at the Kent State Geauga Campus or Regional 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
• Note: 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 BSN nursing program (Second year student or beyond)
• Applicant must be a Kent State Geauga Campus student
• Deadline May 15

David and Connie Mohan Endowed Scholarship for the Regional Academic Center in Twinsburg

• Applicant must have the preponderance of enrolled hours be located at the Regional Academic Center
• Applicant must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours
• 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 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 Regional 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 2 semesters at the Kent State Geauga Campus
• 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 2 semesters at the Kent State Geauga Campus
• 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

• Geauga County resident
• Minimum cumulative 2.5 G.P.A.
• Applicant must have completed 12 hours of college or university coursework
• Two letters of reference are required with at least 1 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 nontraditional student
• Applicant must be predominantly enrolled at the Kent State Geauga Campus
• Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing
• Minimum cumulative 2.6 G.P.A.
• Deadline May 15

Spitz Memorial Fund

• Minimum cumulative 2.5 G.P.A.
• Applicant must be a returning student
• Applicant must have completed a minimum of 15 credit hours at the Geauga Campus
• 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 2.8 G.P.A.
• Applicant must be enrolled in at least 6 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 IT, COMT, or the BTAS degree with a computer concentration
• Applicant must be registered to attend the Kent State Geauga Campus, Regional 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 2.8 cumulative 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 BSN sequence at the Kent State Geauga Campus
• 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

*Scholarship recipients and their benefactors are invited to attend the annual scholarship dinner