Columbus Citizens Foundation — High School Scholarship
This scholarship supports students entering their first year of high school who demonstrate academic merit, Italian heritage, and financial need.
Key facts
- Funder
- Columbus Citizens Foundation
- Status
- Upcoming
- Next deadline
- February 11, 2027
- Amount
- Varies — see provider
- Who can apply
- Students
- Where
- United States (national)
- Topics
- Financial need, General education
- Official page
- https://columbuscitizens.org/scholarships/high-school-scholarships/
- Apply
- https://www.scholarsapp.com/scholarship/columbus-citizens-foundation-high-school-scholarship
- Last verified
- October 13, 2026
About this funding
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for Columbus Citizens Foundation — High School Scholarship?
Students
How much funding does Columbus Citizens Foundation — High School Scholarship offer?
Varies — see provider
When is the Columbus Citizens Foundation — High School Scholarship deadline?
February 11, 2027
How do I apply for Columbus Citizens Foundation — High School Scholarship?
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.