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
3.0 minimum GPA 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 Campus
2.0 minimum GPA
Deadline May 15

Geauga Growth Partnership, Inc. Intern Scholarship

Preference given to students that have successfully completed the GGP High School Internship program
Enrolled at Kent State University Geauga
2.5 minimum GPA
If no student is enrolled at Kent State Geauga, then a GGP Intern enrolled at any Kent Campus may be considered
Deadline May 15

Kent State University Geauga and Twinsburg Academic Center Advisory Board Scholarship

Must be enrolled at the Geauga Campus or Twinsburg Academic Center
Preference given to participants in the Rising Scholars Program
Previously completed at least 12 credit hours
FAFSA on file
2.5 minimum GPA
Deadline May 15

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
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 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)

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 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 the Kent State Geauga Campus
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 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 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 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

Apply for the J.E.D.D. Scholarship

The J.E.D.D. Scholarship has a separate application from Kent State Geauga’s application process to make it easier to apply.

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 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 Twinsburg Academic Center
Applicant must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours at the Kent State Geauga Campus 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 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 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
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 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 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

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 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 Aug. 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, 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 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