Columbus State NSF S-STEM Information Systems Technology Scholarship

Eligibility

• Be an Ohio resident accepted and enrolled at Columbus State in an eligible Information Systems Technology AAS program.
• Demonstrate academic potential through a high-school GPA of at least 2.6 OR qualifying college placement/readiness criteria; no universal GPA threshold applies to both paths.
• Complete FAFSA and demonstrate unmet need. The portal additionally requires Pell eligibility, which the department overview does not state; confirm this narrower requirement before applying.
• Eligible majors listed in the portal include cybersecurity, IT support, MIS/project management, network administration, software development, web development, game development and mobile app development. The department also lists data analytics; confirm current major eligibility.

Requirements

• The department still says the 2026 application is open, but both its August 24 deadline and the portal's August 24, 2026 date have passed. Status is Closed.
• Complete the general AcademicWorks application, select NSF S-STEM IST Scholars, submit the program/career-goals essay and provide two recommendation letters requested by the portal.
• Email the coordinator identified on the department page to confirm receipt and attend a faculty interview if invited.
• Participate in mandatory Summer Bridge, faculty mentoring, advising, Technology Speaker Series and Career READY workshops; maintain a 2.5 Columbus State GPA and C or better in technical courses.
• The department's FAFSA link still says 2025–26. Use the correct aid year for any newly announced cohort; award duration and future renewal are not published.

How to Apply

1. 1Check the official department page and portal for a confirmed new cycle.
2. 2Complete the relevant FAFSA and general/supplemental scholarship application when available.
3. 3Provide essay and recommendations, confirm receipt and complete any invited interview.