Columbus Citizens Foundation — High School Scholarship

About this opportunity

The CCF High School Scholarship is for students entering their first year of high school for the 2027-28 academic year. It requires applicants to be at least 25% Italian heritage and have a minimum GPA of 3.5. Consideration is given to candidates with demonstrated financial needs, with an earning ceiling applied. The scholarship provides financial support for tuition to eligible high school students. Eligibility: - Applicants must be entering their first year of high school. - Applicants must be of at least 25% Italian heritage. - Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 or 88% or B+. - Consideration will be given to candidates with demonstrated financial needs, and an earning ceiling will be applied.

Who can apply?

• Students
• High school
• National eligibility

What can funding be used for?

How to apply

All requested documentation must be uploaded to the Scholar’s App portal. This includes parents' most recent Federal Tax Return, two essays (topics on the application), and three recommendation letters (two from current teachers/counselors/principal, one from a community member). An official 8th-grade transcript is required, along with an additional application asking about parent/guardian first responder status.