Applications are being accepted for spring 2024 scholarship funding at Southern State Community College. Current students, as well as new students, can apply.
The application, available at https://www.sscc.edu/financialaid/scholarships.shtml, will be open through Nov. 30. Scholarship award amounts range from $350 to $1,500.
Here is a sample of scholarships offered:
– Bennett Family Memorial Scholarship | $500
Criteria: Minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA and a current resident of Fayette County.
– Dr. Lawrence & Gale Dukes Scholarship | $750
Criteria: Minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA and a resident of Adams, Brown, Clinton, Fayette, or Highland County. The application requires a short essay explaining involvement (past or present) in community service.
– Highland County Scholarship | $500
Criteria: Applicants must reside in Highland County and be in good academic standing at Southern State.
– Moerlein Family Foundation Scholarship | $500
Criteria: Minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA, be a student from the Greater Cincinnati area, and be in good academic standing.
– Sara M. Barrere Memorial Trust Scholarship | $500 – $1,000
Criteria: Minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA and must submit a short essay demonstrating how they have exhibited responsibility to self, family, school, and community, as well as qualities of honesty, dependability, punctuality, perseverance, and loyalty.
– SSCC Trustee Departmental Scholarship | $500
Criteria: Be enrolled and seeking an SSCC degree or certificate. Applicants must have a minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA.
Scholarship amounts are based on full-time enrollment for the 2024 spring semester, which begins on Jan. 8, 2024. Awards will be pro-rated if scholarship recipients are enrolled part-time. Due to the program funding rules, high school students enrolled in the College Credit Plus program are not eligible to apply for scholarship funding.
If you have questions, or need assistance with completing an application, please contact the Financial Aid Office at (937) 393-3431, Ext. 2515 or email [email protected].
Registration for the spring semester is underway, with classes starting in January.
