Scholarship Opportunity

Columbus State Weiler Scholars Program

Offered by Columbus State Community College

Spring 2027 scholarship, mentoring and transfer-planning program for eligible 2026 Central Ohio high-school graduates.

Minimum GPA2.8+
EssayNot required
RenewableYes
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Student

Eligibility

  • Be a 2026 high-school graduate from a Central Ohio school district, including Franklin, Delaware, Madison or Union County.
  • Have at least a 2.75 final high-school GPA and demonstrate FAFSA-determined financial need.
  • Enroll full time in a Columbus State AA or AS program, complete the associate degree, then transfer immediately to a four-year bachelor's program.

Requirements

  • Complete Columbus State admission, FAFSA and the separate Weiler application by November 13, 2026.
  • Email the latest high-school transcript and arrange an official final transcript. Attend the virtual interview if invited; final selections depend on available spaces.
  • Maintain full-time AA/AS enrollment, 2.75 cumulative GPA, satisfactory academic progress and good standing; graduate within five semesters. Summer enrollment may be needed, while scholarship funding covers only autumn/spring.
  • Meet the program coordinator monthly, advising and career services each semester, and participate in required transfer activities.
  • The general scholarship spotlight quotes up to $5,388 annually plus a $5,000 transfer award, but the current Spring 2027 dedicated page uses aid-dependent coverage and a separately conditional transfer scholarship. Confirm the offer; fixed amounts are not promised here.

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply for Columbus State admission and complete FAFSA.
  2. 2Submit the Weiler application and transcript documents by November 13.
  3. 3Complete the interview and monitor email; selected Spring 2027 students are due to be notified by January 5, 2027.