Scholarships
Ohio Work Ready Scholarships & Grants
The Ohio Work Ready Grant provides funding to Ohio residents with the highest levels of financial need, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Eligible students must be enrolled in a qualified program at Clark State College.
No application is required. Eligible students are automatically considered based on FAFSA information and program eligibility.
Degree-Seeking Students
Students enrolled in eligible degree programs may receive up to the following amounts per academic year:
Enrollment Status |
Credit Hours |
Maximum Award |
Full-Time |
12+ credit hours per term |
Up to $3,000 |
Three-Quarter Time |
9-11 credit hours per term |
Up to $2,000 |
Half-Time |
6-8 credit hours per term |
Up to $2,000 |
Quarter-Time |
5 or fewer credit hours per term |
Up to $2,000 |
Short-Term Certificate Students
Students enrolled in eligible short-term certificate or industry-recognized credential programs may receive:
- Up to $2,000 per academic year.
- Students who complete multiple eligible short-term certificates or industry-recognized credential programs during the same academic year may receive up to $3,000 total.
For additional information, visit the Ohio Work Ready Grant website.
Technician-Aligned Program Students
Students enrolled in eligible technician-aligned programs may qualify for increased award amounts:
Enrollment Status |
Maximum Award |
Full-Time |
Up to $6,000 |
Three-Quarter-Time |
Up to $4,500 |
Half-Time |
Up to $3,000 |
Quarter-Time |
Up to $1,500 |
Students enrolled in eligible technician-aligned short-term certificate or industry-recognized credential programs may receive:
- Up to $3,000 per program.
- Students completing multiple eligible programs during the academic year may receive up to $6,000 total.
- Funding is limited to $3,000 per academic term for no more than six academic terms.
For additional information, visit the Ohio Work Ready Grant website.
Questions? Contact Us!
Kerry Pedraza
Executive Director, Foundation937-328-5494