Rhodes State College Foundation Scholarships
Current and new students are encouraged to apply for scholarships offered by the Rhodes State College Foundation. You may qualify based on your: major, county, GPA or financial need. Applications open each August and awards are granted for the following academic year (2025-2026).
If you have questions about Foundation Scholarships, please email development@rhodesstate.edu.
The 2025-2026 Scholarship Application Deadline is March 1!
Choose Ohio First
Rhodes State has been awarded a Choose Ohio First (COF) Scholarship grant by the Ohio Department of Higher Education. The grant provides scholarships to students majoring in disciplines that significantly strengthen Ohio’s competitiveness in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Medicine (STEMM) education and industry.
Other Scholarships
These organizations may have additional resources to help fund college expenses. These organizations are not funded or employed by Rhodes State College.
| American Association of University Women (AAUW) – Lima Branch | Lima Memorial Hospital Auxiliary - (419) 228-3335 |
| Blanchard Health Systems | Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center Scholarship Application |
| Hardin Memorial Hospital Foundation |
Others:
- Job and Family Services Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
- Auglaize County Job & Family Services – 567-242-2700
- Allen County Job & Family Services – 419-228-2621
- Ohio Educational and Training Voucher (ETV) Program