Columbus State General and Foundation Scholarships

Eligibility

• Apply to and be accepted at Columbus State and obtain a Cougar ID and campus login.
• Meet each matched scholarship's academic, program, financial-need and other donor criteria. There is no universal GPA or FAFSA requirement.
• Enrollment is not required when applying, but you must enroll during the award semester and meet the selected fund's credit requirements to receive funds.

Requirements

• Submit the general application and a 250–500 word essay answering one of the posted prompts on accomplishment, inspiration or meaningful media.
• The current Spring 2027 banner and AcademicWorks portal specify October 31, 2026. The FAQ still says October 30 annually; the explicit current-cycle date is used and the conflict remains flagged.
• Respond to requests for additional references or essays. Some funds require FAFSA; others do not.
• Watch campus email and accept any award in AcademicWorks. Scholarship use and aid coordination depend on fund terms; these campus funds do not transfer to another institution.

How to Apply

1. 1Sign in to AcademicWorks with Columbus State credentials.
2. 2Complete the general application and essay; review any matched additional tasks.
3. 3Submit by the current-cycle deadline and monitor campus email for award acceptance.