Scholarship Programs

Scholarship Program Descriptions and Applications

The Franklin University Undergraduate Scholars Program (USA)

A competitive scholarship program for Franklin undergraduate students. Scholarship recipients are selected based on prior academic achievement and quality of essay. Scholarships range from $200 to $2,500 each and are non-renewable.  See the application for deadlines, GPA, essay, and transcript requirements. 

Cardinal Health Foundation CSCC Transfer Scholarship

Awarded Fall term for Columbus State Community College transfer students seeking a Healthcare related degree.  Must have completed and passed both PF321 & Global Issues. Must have a cumulative Franklin University GPA of at least 3.0 and be enrolled at least six hours.  Apply through the Franklin University Undergraduate Scholars Program.  Application deadline for Fall 2013 is July 1st.

The Choose Ohio First Scholarship Program (COF)

The Ohio Board of Regents Choose Ohio First Program available for students seeking a bachelor degree in the STEMM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine).  Franklin University's Computer Science (CS) and Management Information Sciences (MIS) programs have been approved for this competitive scholarship which will be funded jointly by the Ohio Board of Regents and Franklin University.

The award is for between $2,500 - $6,325 annually divided over two trimesters each year. The application deadline is June 16, 2013.  To apply, complete the application.  

Alumni Military Scholarship

• Current US military service member, military spouses and dependents, veterans
• Must enroll in 2 trimesters in same academic year
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 for undergraduate and minimum GPA of 3.3 for graduate
• Application Deadline:  September 5, 2013
• Access the application for more information

Nationwide Insurance Corporate Connections Scholarship

• Graduate or undergraduate student with a minimum GPA of 2.5
• Must be enrolled in Fall 2013 and Winter 2014 terms
• Awards start at $600
• Application Deadline: September 5, 2013
• Access the application for more information

1902 Leadership Circle Scholarship

• Must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours per term unless the program is scheduled otherwise
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Recommended by a Franklin University faculty member
• Awards start at $4,000
• Application Deadline:  September 5, 2013
• Access the application for more information

External Searches and Scholarships

There are several free scholarship searches available:

• International Education Financial Aid
  This site serves as a resource for International students, providing information about scholarships, loans, and other programs that may be available.
• Military.Com Scholarship Finder
  Find millions of dollars in scholarships and grants exclusively for the military community
• Fastweb.com - Free scholarship search database
• Studentscholarships.org
  Sign up for free to receive external scholarship opportunities matched to you from your basic information.  Also gain access to detailed insightful information about various career fields, salaries, and areas of study.
• I Know I Can  
  Grants, scholarships and helpful resources for Columbus City School students of all ages.
• The Columbus Foundation
  Over 200 scholarships offered for students with goals in higher education.  The Columbus Foundation works with donors to establish scholarships with varying criteria.  The Foundation's website features an online database that matches you to potential scholarships.

External scholarships are offered to students by various community and professional organizations. These opportunities are publicized in our student blog Connections. 

For information on other scholarships, please contact Franklin's Scholarship Specialist, Todd Hampel, at todd.hampel@franklin.edu.