College Now Adult Learner Scholarship

College Now Greater Cleveland

Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 10/13/2025

Closes: 3/31/2026

The College Now Adult Learner Scholarship supports students residing and attending school in Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, or Wayne counties in Ohio. Students who have at least 1-year since high school graduation or during college when they did not attend school are welcome to apply. Special consideration will be given to applicants who have completed at least 25 credit hours.

Award Amount Varies

Essay Required: Yes
Need-Based: Yes
Merit-Based: No
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Requirements

Minimum 2.50 GPA

Resident of Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, or Wayne counties, Ohio

On academic break or not currently enrolled, have interrupted their education for at least one (1) calendar year since high school graduation or during college

High school graduate or GED recipient

Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree

Aged 19 or older

Pell grant eligible and nontraditional student

Demonstrate financial need Preference is given to students who have completed at least 25 credit hours.