Scholarship Info - General
Kent State Trumbull offers scholarships to new freshman, transfers and currently enrolled students. The scholarships are funded by generous gifts and donations from campus friends, businesses, foundations, faculty/staff and the local
community. Scholarships are awarded based on merit, program of study, county of residence, financial need and other criteria. A committee of staff and faculty selects deserving recipients in May and December. Scholarships are awarded for Fall and Spring semesters only. The scholarships are not renewable (unless specified) but students may reapply each year. Scholarships are awarded to students on a part time or full time basis, depending on the number of hours a student is enrolled per semester at Kent State Trumbull.
General Scholarship Criteria
New freshman
- Must be admitted to Kent State Trumbull by scholarship application deadline.
- Must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA from high school.
- Must attend Kent State Trumbull during the 2012-2013 academic year with a minimum of 6 credit hours.
- Must have a current Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file with Kent State University
Dean's Scholarship
- Awarded annually to qualified incoming freshman.
- Award is renewable for 4 semesters for students pursuing an associate degree and 8 semesters for students pursuing a Bachelor's degree.
- $500 per semester, maximum award of $4000.
- Students must enroll for at least 12 credit hours at Trumbull during the Fall and Spring semesters and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA to renew the scholarship.
- Award will apply only to undergraduate credit hours.
New transfer students
- Must be admitted to Kent State Trumbull by scholarship application deadline.
- Must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA from previous college(s).
- Must attend Kent State Trumbull during the 2012-2013 academic year with a minimum of 6 credit hours.
- Must have a current Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file with Kent State University.
Returning students
- Must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA at Kent State University.
- Must attend Kent State Trumbull during the 2012-2013 academic year with a minimum of 6 credit hours.
- Must have a current Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file with Kent State University.
Deadlines
- To be considered for a Fall semester scholarship, a complete scholarship application and FAFSA must be on file by May 1.
- To be considered for a Spring semester scholarship, a complete scholarship application and FAFSA must be on file by December 1.
Please note that you need only submit one application. Online applicants will receive an e-mail confirmation within one (1) business day.
Additional questions or concerns may be addressed to Sarah Helmick, Assistant Director of Enrollment Management & Student Services, 330-675-8961 or shelmick@kent.edu.
Available Scholarships at Kent State Trumbull