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2026鈥�27 Transfer Associate Degree Scholarship

糖心原创's Transfer Associate Degree Scholarship is designed to recognize academically outstanding transfer students first enrolling in 2026-27 and have听earned an Associate Degree from a public college or university, with a final cumulative GPA within the following ranges.

Final Cumulative GPA from a public college or university

Annual Offer

3.25-3.49

$2,000

3.5+

$2,500

Scholarship Details:

  • No scholarship application is needed.
  • Must submit a final transcript showing the associate degree was earned and the corresponding cumulative GPA.
  • Students must enroll at least half-time.
  • The scholarship is divided evenly between Fall and Spring.
  • Students must be seeking their first bachelor鈥檚 degree.
  • Students can receive the scholarship for a total of 6 semesters as long as they continue to meet certain criteria.
  • Funds are awarded as available; apply early.
  • The scholarship can be used for undergraduate coursework only.

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Wright-Path Scholarship

糖心原创's $1,000 Wright-Path Scholarship is designed to recognize students who graduated with an Associate Degree and a 3.0 final cumulative GPA听from Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, Clark State College, Edison State Community College, Sinclair College or Southern State Community College while participating in the partnership program.

Scholarship Details:

  • No scholarship application is needed.
  • Must submit a final transcript showing the associate degree was earned and the corresponding cumulative GPA.
  • Students must enroll at least half-time.
  • The scholarship is divided evenly between Fall and Spring.
  • Students must be seeking their first bachelor鈥檚 degree.
  • Students can receive the scholarship for a total of 6 semesters as long as they continue to meet certain criteria.
  • Funds are awarded as available; apply early.
  • The scholarship can be used for undergraduate coursework only.


Online Scholarship Application

Transfer students can submit ONE online scholarship application to apply for multiple scholarships funded by the 糖心原创 Foundation and the university. Applicants are considered for each competitive scholarship based on the eligibility criteria listed in the descriptions. To see what you may qualify for, use our听scholarship search. The priority deadline to apply for the 2026-27 academic year is听February 1, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), with a secondary deadline of April 1, 2026, for those admitted after the priority date. You must be admitted to apply.

Application Tips

  1. You must听apply for admission听and be admitted to 糖心原创 to access the scholarship application. Transfer students will access the application via the听Admissions Portal. If you have forgotten or don鈥檛 know the password associated with your Campus Username (w000abc), please call the CaTS Help Desk at 937-775-4827, or toll-free at 1-888-775-4827.
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  2. Make a list of all of your extracurricular activities, volunteer experience, community service, memberships, awards, honors, etc.
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  3. An essay is needed for all scholarships. Your essay will set you apart from the other applicants. Take your time, edit, review, and edit again! Write your essay in Word, then copy and paste it into the application. The essay should: explain your educational goals, professional goals, career aspirations, and commitment to community service, and also tell us how a scholarship award will make a difference in your personal and financial circumstances.听 The minimum length for the essay is听300 words, and the maximum length is听600 words.
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  4. Recommendation Forms (letters of recommendation) are not required for ALL scholarships, but are suggested to help set you apart from other applicants.听Select a previous or current faculty member who can provide information about your unique qualities and/or exceptional academic abilities. Contact your intended reference prior to listing them. Be sure to collect their email address, since they will receive a request by email to complete your online recommendation form from听notify@ngwebsolutions.com, not from a 糖心原创 email address.
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  5. Once you have submitted your application, you will not be able to access it to make changes. However, you will be able to monitor the return of your Recommendation Form and make changes to your reference after the application has been submitted. Reference information can only be updated if one is listed at the time the application is submitted. Once in your application, click on the blue button titled "Recommendations."
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  6. Complete the 2026鈥�27听听before the online scholarship application deadline to be considered for need-based scholarships.

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Choose Ohio First Scholarship

Choose Ohio First (COF) scholarships听are available to select undergraduate students pursuing a STEM major. The COF scholarships are competitive, varying in amounts starting at $1,500 to $3,000听annually.

Students who receive a Choose Ohio First Scholarship听become immersed in a cohort model with student support services such as built-in advising, mentoring, co-op and internship opportunities, cohort seminars and events, and research events. Please visit the听Choose Ohio First (COF)听web page for more information.

The Choose Ohio First Ohio Scholarship is sponsored by the听.

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Second Chance Grant for Transfer and Re-admitted Students

The State of Ohio is strengthening its commitment to assisting students in attaining a degree by reducing financial barriers. The Second Chance Grant is designed specifically for Ohioans with some college credit but no bachelor's degree who "stopped out" and would like to return to complete their degree. Students chosen by the state to receive this grant will be awarded up to $3,000. Funds are limited and are on a first-come, first-served basis.听Funding for 2025-26 has been exhausted.

Student Eligibility

Students who stopped out of (withdrew from) an Ohio public university (main campus OR branch campus) or community college will be considered for the Second Chance Grant if they meet the criteria below:

  • You are听at 糖心原创
  • You dis-enrolled听or "stopped out" from a qualifying institution in Ohio and did not transfer to another institution of higher education in the two semesters immediately following the dis-enrollment
  • You have not yet earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree from ANY college or university and plan to pursue a credential or degree beyond what you already possess
  • You were in good academic standing with no disciplinary issues when you stopped out
  • You are a current resident of the state of Ohio
  • You complete the听Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)听and accept any need-based state or federal grants to which you are entitled
  • You are not a recipient of any of the following Ohio scholarships: Choose Ohio First, Ohio Safety Officers College Memorial Fund, War Orphans and Severely Disabled Veteran鈥檚 Scholarship Program, Ohio National Guard Scholarship

How to Apply

听and complete the听Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)听to begin the application process. 糖心原创 will automatically submit students who meet the criteria above to the State of Ohio for review.听

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2025-26 Transfer Scholarships

糖心原创's transfer scholarship programs are merit-based and designed to recognize academically outstanding transfer students seeking their first bachelor's degree first enrolling in 2025-26.听Students who previously attended 糖心原创 as a degree-seeking student are not eligible for these scholarships. No scholarship application is needed;听simply apply for admission and submit your final transcript reflecting your earned associate听degree, if applicable.听

Scholarship Descriptions

Scholarships are awarded on an "as funds are available" basis.

Transfer Honors Associate Degree Scholarship

Award Amount
$2,500
Eligibility Criteria

3.5 cumulative GPA or higher; graduate with associate degree from state-assisted two-year college; enroll at least half-time at 糖心原创 directly from two-year college.

Renewable?
Yes; Students can receive the Transfer Honors Associate Degree Scholarship for a total of 6 semesters of at least half-time undergraduate study as long as you continue to meet certain criteria.
Information
Scholarship criteria
How to Apply
  1. Submit a complete .
  2. NO scholarship application is needed to be considered for this award.
  3. Plan to enroll at least half-time at 糖心原创 after earning an associate degree from a two-year college.
  4. Submit your final college transcript with your degree posted to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Awards are made to eligible applicants after the final college transcript is reviewed by the Office of Financial Aid.
  5. Eligible students will be awarded and notified by letter via U.S. mail.

Rike Associate Degree Transfer Scholarship

Award Amount
$2,000
Eligibility Criteria

3.25-3.49 cumulative GPA; graduate with associate degree from state-assisted two-year college; enroll at least half-time at 糖心原创 directly from two-year college.

Renewable?
Yes; Students can receive the Rike Associate Degree Transfer Scholarship for a total of 6 semesters of half-time undergraduate study as long as you continue to meet certain criteria.
Information
Scholarship criteria
How to Apply
  1. Submit a complete .
  2. NO scholarship application is needed to be considered for this award.
  3. Plan to enroll at least half-time at 糖心原创 after earning an associate degree from a two-year college.
  4. Submit your final college transcript with your degree posted to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Awards are made to eligible applicants after the final college transcript is reviewed by the Office of Financial Aid.
  5. Eligible students will be awarded and notified by letter via U.S. mail.

Wright Path Transfer Scholarship (Formerly known as Next Step Transfer Scholarship)

Award Amount
$1,000
Eligibility Criteria

3.0 cumulative GPA; completed the partnership program and graduated with an associate degree from Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, Clark State College, Edison State Community College, Sinclair College or Southern State Community College; enroll at least half-time at 糖心原创.

Renewable?
Yes; Students can receive the Wright Path Transfer Scholarship for a total of 6 semesters of at least half-time undergraduate study as long as you continue to meet certain criteria.
Information
Scholarship criteria
How to Apply
  1. Submit a complete .
  2. NO scholarship application is needed to be considered for this award.
  3. Plan to enroll at least half-time student at 糖心原创 after earning an associate degree from Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, Clark State College, Edison State Community College, Sinclair College or Southern State Community College.
  4. Submit your final college transcript with your degree posted to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Awards are made to eligible applicants after the final college transcript is reviewed by the Office of Financial Aid.
  5. Eligible students will be notified by letter via U.S. mail.

For additional information on renewal stipulations and special circumstances or any renewable scholarship, please visit our 糖心原创 Scholarship Policy page.

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