Ohio Cooperative Education Association Scholarship

Ohio Cooperative Education Association

THE 2026 APPLICATION HAS CLOSED. Scholarships for students pursuing a 2-year or 4-year college degree in Ohio that have participated in an internship, co-op, apprenticeship or work-based learning experience over the last year.

Qualifications:

TWO-YEAR UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP:
– Minimum GPA requirement of 2.5/4.0
– Must be enrolled in a college or university in the State of Ohio
– Applicants must have completed an internship or co-op during Summer 2025, Fall 2025, or are in the process of completing an internship, work-based learning experience, apprenticeship, or co-op by Spring 2026
– Internship, work-based learning experience, apprenticeship, or co-op must be located in Ohio or the employer’s headquarters must be located in Ohio
– Applicants are eligible regardless of graduation timing
– Must submit a reference from a university staff member and internship or co-op supervisor
– Available to all college majors
– Past scholarship winners are not eligible for future awards

FOUR-YEAR UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP:
– Minimum GPA requirement of 3.0/4.0
– Must be enrolled in a college or university in the State of Ohio
– Applicants must have completed an internship, work-based learning experience, or co-op during Summer 2025, Fall 2025, or are in the process of completing an internship or co-op by Spring 2026
– Internship or co-op must be located in Ohio or the employer’s headquarters must be located in Ohio
– Must have a minimum of one semester/term of school remaining after May 2026
– Must submit a reference from a university staff member and internship or co-op supervisor
– Available to all undergraduate college majors
– Past scholarship winners are not eligible for future awards

Award Amount:
$1,000

Deadline:
April 1, 2026