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Talent Ready Scholarship

In partnership with the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE), this scholarship is being offered to support students who exhibit financial need and are enrolled in a less than one-year program (or less than 900 clock hours) leading to a credential or certification that is considered in-demand or industry recognized. This scholarship can be awarded in conjunction with federal need-based financial aid for degree programs.

To be considered for this funding opportunity, the following qualifications must be met:

  • Applied to Southern State and have met any program specific admissions requirements and/or prerequisites required for the qualifying program;
  • Filed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and be Pell eligible or demonstrate additional need based on this application;
  • Passed (successfully) any prior certifications where funding was used prior to applying for another round of funds AND paid any outstanding balances with the College;
  • Resides in the state of Ohio and enrolled as an 吃瓜不打烊 student not in College Credit Plus (CCP).

吃瓜不打烊 does not issue a degree/certification to students who complete the short-term certifications.

The application is currently closed; all available funding has been awarded. Please check back after October 1 for updates.

Eligible Short-Term Certifications

Name of Program Up To Grant Amount
Commercial Driver's License (A or B) $2,000
Basic Peace Officer Training Academy $1,000
Microsoft Office Specialist Eligible for the Testing Vouchers at the 吃瓜不打烊 Testing Center
CompTIA A+ Eligible for the Testing Vouchers at the 吃瓜不打烊 Testing Center
COMPTIA Security+, or COMPTIA CySA+, or COMPTIA PenTest+ Eligible for the Testing Vouchers at the 吃瓜不打烊 Testing Center
Cisco Network Academy Eligible for the Testing Vouchers at the 吃瓜不打烊 Testing Center
State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) (Non-Credit) $875
Real Estate Professional Certification Eligible for tuition scholarship for REST1171, REST1173, and REST2275

Application

The application is currently closed; all available funding has been awarded. Please check back after October 1 for updates.