2025 8th Grade Scholars Application

Application Deadline: Friday, January 17 at 5:00 p.m. (EST)
Please Note: This application must be completed in its entirety and cannot be save partially completed.

Program Entry Criteria (who is eligible to apply):

Enrolled in the eighth grade in Springfield City Schools, Global Impact STEM Academy, Graham Local Schools, Urbana City Schools, Clark-Shawnee Local Schools or Tecumseh Local Schools

Household size and annual household income amount meets federal income eligibility guideline for free meals or reduced priced meals as outlined in the USDA Income Eligibility Guidelines

Achieved a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.75 during student's seventh grade year

Neither parent (including step-parent) or legal guardian has earned an associate's or higher-level college degree at the time of application

Scholars Program Entry Criteria:

I confirm that my student meets the Program Entry Criteria listed above

High School Scholars Criteria: Upon acceptance to the program, all Scholars and their parents/guardians must agree to uphold the following criteria throughout their high school career to remain eligible.

Maintain a 2.75 or greater GPA (grade point average)

Maintain 93 percent or better school attendance

Participate in program activities, including attendance at monthly Mentor Sessions

Exhibit good citizenship (students must not have been suspended or expelled)

Stay enrolled in the district in which you were inducted*

Enroll at Clark State College the fall semester after high school graduation, submit the FAFSA and receive Federal Financial Aid Package at Clark State College

*Students maintain eligibility if they maintain district enrollment and attend Springfield-Clark CTC, Global Impact STEM Academy, School of Innovation, or Ohio-Hi Point.

High School Scholars Eligibility Criteria:

I have read and agree to the High School Scholars Eligibility Criteria.

College Criteria & Scholarship Eligibility:
More information about FAFSA Eligibility requirements can be found here.

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) each academic year. Student must be eligible to submit the FAFSA and receive Federal Financial Aid Package at Clark State College in order to receive scholarship support

Students must be eligible for in-state tuition (if student does not hold citizenship status, student must follow in-state residency guidelines to determine if they qualify for in-state tuition)

Maintain at least 2.0 GPA in all coursework at Clark State College

Enroll in classes that are relevant and required for your declared degree program


What supports will a Scholar Receive?
All support services will be delivered in English

Mentorship throughout high school and college

Invitations to special activities, include offsite visits and events at Clark State College

Academic support through tutoring resources

Pending the student meets the outlined FAFSA and In-State Tuition criteria, the student will be eligible for up to three years free tuition including books and fees. Scholarship support will only be applied if the student is eligible per the above. The scholarship will be applied after FAFSA is completed and the Federal Grants or additional scholarships are awarded.

College Scholars Criteria & Scholarship Eligibility:

I have read and understand the College Criteria & Scholarship Eligibility information.

Student First Name

Student Middle Name

Student Last Name

School District

Middle School

Student School Email Address

Student Personal Email Address

Student Phone Number

Student Birthdate

Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Parent/Guardian One First Name

Parent/Guardian One Last Name

Parent/Guardian One Email Address

Parent/Guardian One Phone Number

Parent/Guardian Two First Name

Parent/Guardian Two Last Name

Parent/Guardian Two Email Address

Parent/Guardian Two Phone Number

Program Entry Criteria - Income Eligibility: Household size and annual household income amount meets federal income eligibility guideline for free meals or reduced priced meals as outlined in the USDA Income Eligibility Guidelines.

2024-2025 USDA Income Eligibility Guidelines available here.

Please indicate the total household family annual income before taxes:

Total number of members in household

Program Entry Criteria - First Generation: Neither parent (including step-parent) or legal guardian has earned an associate's or higher-level college degree at the time of application.

Confirm your student will be a first-generation college student:

Program Entry Criteria - GPA: student must have achieved a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.75 during the seventh grade year.

Student Grade Point Average:

Gender

Ethnicity

Shirt Size (please leave room for growth)

Student lives with

Student Statement: Please explain why you should be considered for the Clark State Scholars Program and why this college scholarship is important to you. Recommendation: type your answers in a separate document, and then copy and paste into the Scholars Application.

Introduce Yourself! Begin by telling us a little about you. What defines you and makes you who you are?

How would you describe yourself as a student?

What careers are interesting to you? What do you want your future to look like?

Why would being selected to the Clark State Scholars program be meaningful to you?

School Reference: Should the Scholars team need to contact a school reference, please include the following information for a trusted teacher, counselor, coach, principal, or other school staff member.

School Reference Name:

School Reference Job Title:

School Reference Email:

Student Interview: Eligible student applicants will participate in an in-person interview scheduled at their school. Information will be communicated from their school counselor.

Special Circumstances: Please note any special circumstances that should be considered when evaluating student eligibility.

The Clark State Scholars Program requires ongoing family and community support for student success and continued eligibility for the program.

“I confirm all information including in this application is true. I agree to the expectations of the Clark State Scholars Program. I agree for photos to be taken at Clark State Scholars events. I permit the release of academic, attendance, contact information, and behavioral records to the Clark State Foundation, Board Members, and Volunteer Mentors. I give permission for these individuals to communicate via email, phone call, and text.”

Parent/Guardian Electronic Signature (type name):

Student Signature (type name):