Scholarship Opportunity

Ohio National Guard Scholarship Program

Offered by Ohio Adjutant General’s Department

Tuition support for eligible Ohio Army/Air National Guard members in approved degree, nursing-diploma and trade/credential programs.

EssayNot required
RenewableYes
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Student, Adult Learner

Eligibility

  • Be an eligible enlisted Ohio Army or Air National Guard member in good standing for the academic term; unit leadership verifies status.
  • Have a high school diploma or GED and no bachelor’s degree for the ordinary student route.
  • Use an approved participating institution/program; degree coursework generally requires at least three semester hours or two quarter hours. Approved nontraditional credential programs have separate rules.
  • Certain former members with qualifying deployment time may qualify under the Latta Amendment exception; ordinary veteran status is insufficient.

Requirements

  • Apply for qualifying federal tuition/credentialing assistance before ONGSP and confirm the school/program is approved.
  • Submit the term application by the school’s final no-penalty add/drop date; apply early to allow unit review.
  • Six-year enlistments provide up to 96 benefit units; three-to-five-year enlistments up to 48. Continued benefits depend on remaining units and service eligibility.

How to Apply

  1. 1Use the ONGSP account/term application linked from the official Ohio Guard education page.
  2. 2Select the posted institution term, confirm intent when required, and monitor unit approval before the school deadline.