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Hocking College offers more than 50 scholarships that are awarded to hundreds of students. With the support of our generous donors and our commitment within the institution, we are able to offer scholarship opportunities to qualified full-time students. 

All scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

To receive priority consideration for scholarships in the 2024-2025 school year, new students must have submitted their admissions application and  completed their 2024-2025 FAFSA by Feb. 29, 2024. Students who complete these items after the deadline may still be considered for any  scholarships that have yet to be awarded. 

Returning full-time students must be registered for the 2023-2024 school year by March 31, 2024, and have a completed 2024-2025 FAFSA on file to be considered for scholarships.

After completing the FAFSA and registering for courses, complete the following application:

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

For any questions, please contact the Foundation Office at wellsd34471@hocking.edu or 740-753-7010.

Scholarships with an additional application

Students selected to join the Hocking College Singers are eligible for a chance at a scholarship worth up to $1,000 a semester.

Who is eligible?

  • Full-time students (at least 12 credit hours per semester) in an eligible degree or certificate program at Hocking College.
  • Register for MUS-1131 (Hocking College Singers).
  • Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress. SAP guidelines can be found at www.hocking.edu/financial-aid.
  • Complete the most FAFSA for the year the scholarship is to be applied.

How do I apply?

Students must submit a 1-2 minute video audition singing one song in its entirety that showcases their range of talent.

The application for the Fall 2024 semester is now closed. Please check back for more information.

If you have any questions about submitting your audition contact Emily Davis at 740-753-6137 or davise37786@hocking.edu.

The David S. Fraedrich Memorial Scholarship is available to second-year nursing students. The Deadline to Apply is May 31st of every year.

Applicants can apply for the scholarship here.

The Patrick Gangwer Brewing Scholarship will provide up to one scholarship for four semesters to a student in Hocking College's Fermentation Science Brewing program. The deadline to Apply is May 31st of every year. 

For more information and to submit your application, click here.

The Presidential Scholars Award is a competitive scholarship for new students who have demonstrated not only academic excellence in High School but also civic engagement that has enriched their local community. Award recipients will serve as a Student Ambassador representing Hocking College at various events, host guided tours or speak with various stakeholders about the student experience. To be considered, students must have at least a 3.5 cumulative high school GPA and demonstrate active community involvement. Students also need to have their admissions application submitted for the following Autumn term, complete their FAFSA and submit the Presidential Scholars application by the deadline below. In addition, recipients must be enrolled full time in a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester. The Deadline to Apply is May 31st of every year.

To apply, fill out the form here.

The Grizzly Scholarship is available to second-year students in the Hocking College Natural Resources program. The Deadline to Apply is May 31st of every year.

This application is for Trimble Seniors the Class of 2024. Application

Open Scholarships

This scholarship will provide up to one scholarship of $1000 each academic year for a student who currently meets all requirements for admission to Hocking College as well as the following eligibility guidelines:

  1. The student(s) must be a single mom, aged 28 years or older with children under the age of 18
  2. Second choice would be any single mom under the age of 28 and with children under the age of 18

The John Light Scholarship is available to returning students with 3.50 GPA who have completed 30-45 credit hours at Hocking College.

The Marian Schaefer Sinsel Scholarship is available to students who are hearing-impaired or intend to work with the hearing-impaired. 

The M. Laird and Chrisann Froberg Endowment Scholarship is open to any student in any program. 

The R. Kenneth Kerr and Nada Jean Smith Family Scholarship is available to students who are a veteran or current member of the military. 

This scholarship is open to any student in any program. 

This scholarship is open to any student in any program. 

1. The student(s) must be a single mom from Athens, Hocking or Perry county in Ohio
2. Second choice would be any single mom southern or southeast Ohio
3. Third choice would be any single mom from Ohio

Location-based Scholarships

If you're an Ohio resident interested in studying Natural Resource Management, Computer Science, Construction Management, HVAC, Cabinetmaking, Robotics, Welding, or a program in Healthcare, you could qualify for a Choose Ohio First Grant.

Click here to start Grant Application

The Border States Scholarship is available to full-time students who are current graduates from Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania and West Virginia high schools with a minimum 2.0 GPA, that living the dorms and are using a meal plan. No application necessary

The Athens Business and Professional Women's scholarship is available to students from Athens County majoring in business or nursing. 

The Clara Patterson/Anthony Nickel Memorial Scholarship is available to students from Trimble or Athens County in any program. 

The Community Bank Business, Accounting and Finance Scholarship is available to students from Perry County who are enrolled in a business-related program, with financial need. 

Graduating high school seniors from Athens, Fairfield, Hocking, Perry, Pickaway, Ross and Vinton counties are eligible for this scholarship. The District Scholars Scholarship is worth $1,000 an academic year. 

The Elberfeld Family Scholarship is available to forestry or business students who graduated from Logan High School and have maintained a 3.0 GPA.

The Eleanor Minister Scholarship is available to students from Athens County who have a documented physical disability.

The Florence Parker Memorial Scholarship is available to students from Trimble or Athens County in any program. 

The Frank & Barbara Downhour Scholarship is available to students from Logan High School or Nelsonville-York High School.

The Gayle S. Wells Memorial Scholarship is available to Logan High School graduates enrolled in any associate degree program. 

 

The Ihla Fae Kimes Memorial Scholarship is available to nursing students from Athens or Meigs County. 

 

The J.R. Hooper Academic Scholarship is available to students from Athens, Hocking or Perry county who are enrolled in any program. 

 

The Jack O. McClenaghan Academic Scholarship is available to students in any program who have graduated from any high school in Ohio. 

 

The James & Betty Blower Memorial Scholarship is available to any students from Trimble Township or Athens County.

 

The Joyce D. Malone Memorial Scholarship is available to graduates of an Athens County high school who are enrolled in a business program. 

 

The Leah G. Featherston Scholarship is available to students from Chauncey, Dover Township or Athens County. Students can be enrolled in any program. 

 

The Logan Rotary Matching Scholarship is available to Logan High School graduates who have received a scholarship from the Logan Rotary Club and are attending Hocking College. 

 

The McLain-Grossman Scholarship is available to Logan High School graduates enrolled in an information technology program with a 3.0 GPA. 

 

The Nadine Goebel Nursing Scholarships are available to new Hocking College nursing students who are also graduates of Eastern High School.

 

The Park National Bank Scholarship is available to students from Athens, Hocking, Perry or Muskingum county with a minimum 2.5 GPA in a business-related program. 

 

The Rex & Nancy Maiden Smith Memorial Scholarship is available to graduates of any Athens County high school, enrolled in any program. 

 

The Robert & Susan Grossman Scholarship is available to Logan High School graduates in the Natural Resources Program.

 

The Scott A. Neiferd Memorial Scholarship is available to students from Ohio who are enrolled in the Natural Resources Law Enforcement program. 

 

The Stone Family Scholarship is available to Nelsonville-York High School graduates in the Natural Resources program, with a minimum 2.5 GPA. 

 

The Terry Crabtree Memorial Scholarship is available to students from Athens County who are enrolled in the Wildlife program. 

 

The Vita Mgmt Scholarship is available to Logan High School graduates enrolled in any program. 

 

The William Hill Scholarship is available to students from Hocking, Perry or Athens counties enrolled in the Nursing Program or associate degree program. 

 

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Program-specific Scholarships

The Dennis Profant Memorial Scholarship is available to students in the Natural Resources program.

The Hector Boiardi Scholarship is available to Culinary Arts students with financial need.

The Jillian Leigh Davidson Memorial Award is a nursing scholarship awarded at the graduation pinning ceremony.

The John Douglas "Jack" Fitch Memorial Scholarship is open to students enrolled in equine, canine, adventure leadership or natural resources programs.

The Karen Teicher Memorial Nursing Scholarship is available to second-year nursing students.

The La Societe des 40 Hommes et 8 Chevaux Athens County Voiture #775 408 Scholarship (Forty & Eight- Athens Co.) Scholarship is available to second-year nursing students.

The Linda Caswell Berry Memorial Scholarship is available for nursing students.

The Marcinda Cade Graduation Award is a nursing scholarship awarded at the graduation pinning ceremony.

The scholarship will be awarded each year to a full- time new or existing minority student enrolled in the Hocking College EMT Program.

Eligibility is extended to new or returning full- time students at Hocking Collège who are enrolled in any area of the Natural Resources Program at Hocking College and have completed a FAFSA for the upcoming academic year.

Aspen Dental will provide one $1,000 scholarship per academic year to a qualifying Hocking College Dental Hygiene Student.

NADG will provide one-$1,000 Scholarship per academic year to a qualifying Hocking College Dental Hygiene student.

This scholarship is open to students enrolled in the Hocking College Nursing program

This scholarship is open to Hocking College Nursing Students.