If you are looking for additional sources of Financial Aid, you might want to consider applying for scholarships. Some of the scholarships are based on academic merit, while others are based on financial need. Take a look at our scholarship list to see if you might be eligible to apply for these awards.
Terra Scholarships
Choose Ohio First - Science & Math Education In Action
This program is for students who want to teach math or science at the high school level. Students selected for this program will receive a scholarship, the value of which will increase after the first two years, based on the student’s successful completion of program benchmarks.
Terra College Foundation Scholarships
The Terra College Foundation raises and administers funds to support student scholarships. Hundreds of donors support these funds each year through donations to endowment funds, annual scholarship funds, and memorial funds. Scholarships will be awarded from 66 different funds for the 2011-2012 academic year. Awards range in value from $500 to $1,000. Terra College Foundation scholarships include:
- Memorial Scholarships
- Honorary Scholarships
- Curricular Scholarships
Terra State Community College Scholarships
Great Start Merit Scholarship
20 awards $1000 each
New students and high school graduates who achieved at least a 3.0 grade point average in their high school junior and senior years and plan to attend Terra State Community College full-time may apply for this scholarship.
Academic achievement is the primary selection factor. Other factors considered are:
- Being a first generation college student,
- Preparation for college level work as evidenced by ACT or COMPASS test scores and college prep or college courses completed,
- Completion of a Career Center or Tech Prep program, or
- Participation in the Post Secondary Enrollment Options at Terra State Community College.
The Vanguard Sentinel Career Center Award
These scholarships are awarded to outstanding seniors in each career program at Vanguard Sentinel Career Center. Award winners will receive a $500 scholarship.
Tech Prep Awards for Graduates
An outstanding senior in each Tech Prep program in the consortium including Vanguard Sentinel Career Center and EHOVE Career Center will be selected to receive a $500 scholarship.
Jump Start Need Scholarship
20 awards $1000 each
New students who graduate through the Gateway program or new students who have been away from school for at least 3 years may apply. Full-time or part-time enrollment plans will be considered. Unmet financial need is the primary selection factor.
Second Chance Need Scholarships
10 awards $500 each
Returning students who have been away from the College for at least three years after an unsuccessful enrollment experience, and aren’t academically eligible for federal student aid may apply. Unmet financial need is the primary selection factor. Full-time or part-time enrollment plans will be considered. Awards are on a first come, first served basis.
The William Olpp Family Trust
Scholarships for Registered Nursing
Sandusky or Wyandot county residents admitted to the clinical portion of the Registered Nurse program at Terra State Community College may apply for $1000 scholarships. There may be up to 18 scholarship awards made depending on the annual earnings of the trust. The awards are made for one school year. Recipients of scholarships may apply once for renewal. Renewal applicants will compete with all other applicants for awards in the subsequent year.
The William Olpp Family Trust
Scholarships for State Tested Nursing Assistant Training
Sandusky or Wyandot county residents pursuing the State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) training may apply for $250 scholarships toward the cost of the class. There may be up to eight scholarship awards per school year. These are one-time scholarship awards with no renewal.
External Scholarships
The scholarships listed below are not Terra scholarships. If you have any questions about these programs, please contact the organization directly.
These scholarships are intended for future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility.
Scholarship Search Resources
These sites can assist you in your scholarship search:
This is your first stop for information about home and community based services, supports and opportunities for older adults, persons with disabilities and caregivers in Ohio.
FastWeb is a large, free scholarship search site that can help you locate otherwise hard to find scholarship opportunities. FastWeb's database contains over 1.3 million scholarships worth over $3 billion. Terra State Community College is a FastWeb member school.
This is an online, postsecondary education clearinghouse for individuals with disabilities. This page has a list of financial aid, scholarships and internship opportunities for disabled students.
Questions? Contact us.
If you have any questions about the scholarships offered at Terra State Community College, please contact the Financial Aid Department at 1-866-AT-TERRA (866-288-3772) ext. 2344. You can also send an email to Terra State Community College Financial Aid.