Choose Ohio First 2026-27 Application

    Student Information
    Birthdate
    Birthdate
    Mailing Address
    Mailing Address
    Are you a first generation college student?
    You are a first generation college student if neither of your parents or legal guardians have a level of education higher than high school.
    Are you a first generation college student?
    You are a first generation college student if neither of your parents or legal guardians have a level of education higher than high school.
    Educational Information
    The Choose Ohio First Scholarship is for first semester students in a major only. Is fall 2026 your first semester in your major? 
    The Choose Ohio First Scholarship is for first semester students in a major only. Is fall 2026 your first semester in your major? 
    Are you a transfer student? Transfer as defined by your last college attendance was at a different, accredited college or university.
    Are you a transfer student? Transfer as defined by your last college attendance was at a different, accredited college or university.
    Application Requirements
    The Choose Ohio First Scholarship offers an Annual Scholar Showcase. The Showcase celebrates the scholars of the COF scholarship program across the state of Ohio. Participants are asked to create a poster or other visual that identifies something they learned in their program of study or how the COF scholarship assisted them. If awarded the scholarship and asked to participate in the Showcase, would you be interested in participating?
    The Choose Ohio First Scholarship offers an Annual Scholar Showcase. The Showcase celebrates the scholars of the COF scholarship program across the state of Ohio. Participants are asked to create a poster or other visual that identifies something they learned in their program of study or how the COF scholarship assisted them. If awarded the scholarship and asked to participate in the Showcase, would you be interested in participating?
    Certification and Release

    I, the above named student and applicant, acknowledge that by submitting the Choose Ohio First Scholarship application all information contained within the application is accurate. I, the above named student and applicant, also understand that my academic record and the scholarship application may be released to Clark State College’s Choose Ohio First scholarship committee and also to the Financial Aid Office. If applicable, I, the above named student and applicant, further understand that adjustments may be made to current financial aid awards.

    I, the above named student and applicant, acknowledge that by submitting the Choose Ohio First Scholarship application all information contained within the application is accurate. I, the above named student and applicant, also understand that my academic record and the scholarship application may be released to Clark State College’s Choose Ohio First scholarship committee and also to the Financial Aid Office. If applicable, I, the above named student and applicant, further understand that adjustments may be made to current financial aid awards.