Scholarships
Clark State Scholarships are awarded based on financial need, academic performance, or a specific program of study to both full-time and part-time students. Scholarships do not have to be repaid. Clark State awards hundreds of scholarships each year. Over $500,000 is available to new and returning students; scholarship amounts range from $500 - $5,000.
We make the application process easy! Once you submit the general application you will be automatically matched to the scholarships you qualify for! You only need to submit one application per application period.
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Scholarship Application Deadlines
Summer Semester available: March 1 - March 31
Fall Semester available: May 1 – June 15
Spring Semester available: October 1 - October 30
Clark State Foundation Scholarships
The Clark State Foundation works closely with local businesses and generous donors that provide more than $300,000 in scholarships to new and returning Clark State students annually. There are more than 50 scholarships offered through the Clark State Foundation. Scholarships may be awarded for Summer, Fall and/or Spring semesters. Students need to complete just one application online via AcademicWorks.
Clark State High School Scholarships
College Credit PLUS Scholarship
- Applications are accepted May 1 - June 15 for Fall semester. Scholarships will be awarded based on available funds. Apply online.
- Students must have completed at least 30 credit hours in College Credit Plus courses at Clark State with a 3.00 GPA at the completion of high school and must maintain a 3.0 GPA while at Clark State. This scholarship covers tuition and general fees of $1,500 each semester, up to two semesters ($3,000 maximum).
- The 2025–2026 academic year will be the final year this scholarship is offered.
Career Center Scholarship
- Must be a graduating senior from Greene County Career Center, Ohio Hi-Point Career Center, or Springfield-Clark Career Technology Center in a full-time, in-house career technical program (satellite programs are not eligible).
- Must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative high school GPA.
- Must enroll at Clark State College in the fall semester immediately following high school graduation.
- Must submit an undergraduate application to Clark State by May 1.
- Must submit the Career Center Scholarship Application by May 1.
- $3,000 awarded for 12 or more credit hours ($1,500 annually; renewable for a second year or until program completion, whichever occurs first) or $2,400 awarded for 8-11 credit hours ($1,200 annually; renewable for a second year or until program completion, whichever occurs first).
- Scholarship applies to tuition and fees only and is non-refundable.
- Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by May 1 and each year thereafter.
- Other financial aid must be used prior to using the Career Center Scholarship.
- Students must maintain 2.5 GPA while enrolled at Clark State.
- Contact Rosie Matthies, Career Pathways Coordinator, at matthiesr@clarkstate.edu.
Choose Ohio First Scholarship
At Clark State, we take part in the Choose Ohio First program to bolster support for the next generation of Ohio STEM scholars and industry leaders. We’re proud to award scholarships to students desiring a certificate, associate degree, baccalaureate degree, or graduate degree in eligible STEM and STEM education fields!
The Choose Ohio First scholarships are competitive, varying in amounts starting at $1,500 to $5,200 annually.
External Scholarships
There are many local agencies, civic groups and community foundations that sponsor and award college scholarship funds. These scholarships may be awarded for academic merit, special interests or career interests. You can also search websites for scholarship opportunities.
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Clark State Foundation