Ohio National Guard Scholarship Program

Name: Ohio National Guard Scholarship Program (ONGSP)

Award Amount:

• For members attending Ohio public colleges and universities: Covers 100% of tuition charges for courses applicable to, or leading to, an associate or bachelor’s degree, a diploma-granting nursing program, as well as approved trade certification, credential-certifying, or licensing programs.
• For members attending private institutions: Provides an amount equivalent to the average tuition rate of Ohio public colleges and universities.

Overview:

The Ohio National Guard Scholarship Program (ONGSP) offers financial assistance to current members of the Ohio Army and Air National Guard, as well as former members with qualifying deployment time. The program aims to support the educational goals of service members by covering tuition costs at participating institutions, thereby enhancing their professional development and readiness.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be an enlisted “member in good standing” in the Ohio National Guard during the entire academic term for which the scholarship is applied.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED, but not a bachelor’s degree.
• Enrolled in an institution listed on the ONGSP Approved Schools List.
• Enroll in a minimum of three semester hours (or two quarter hours) per term.
• Should apply for any qualifying Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA) or Credentialing Assistance (CA) prior to applying for the ONGSP.

Application Process:

• Create an account on the ONGSP portal.
• Complete and submit the scholarship application for each academic term by the institution’s posted deadline.
• Ensure all required documentation is provided, including proof of enrollment and course schedules.
• Applications must be approved by the unit commander or designated unit reviewer.

Application Timeline:

• Application Deadlines: Vary by institution; applicants should consult their chosen college or university for specific dates.
• Award Notification: Recipients are informed by the participating institution following the selection process.

Additional Information:

• Scholarship benefits are measured in units based on educational credits:
  • Members who enlist in the Ohio National Guard for six years are eligible for 96 units.
  • Members who enlist for three to five years are eligible for 48 units.
• Recipients must maintain “member in good standing” status, which includes meeting attendance requirements, physical fitness standards, weight standards, and having no adverse personnel actions.
• For detailed guidelines and application instructions, visit the official program website.

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