College Now Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by College Now
Overview
College Now provides scholarship support for high school students who work with College Now advisors, as well as for adult learners. Donations from a variety of supporters fund these awards according to donor preferences. Our staff reviews each applicant’s eligibility against available scholarships and strives to award each student as many qualifying scholarships as possible.
Why it matters
These need-based, renewable awards help mitigate rising higher-education costs and respond to growing financial pressures faced by students. College Now’s efforts have a measurable effect:
- $9 million distributed each year
- Approximately 3,500 students and adult learners receive scholarships annually
- Awards can be renewed when recipients continue to meet enrollment and academic requirements
College Now Traditional Scholarship — Eligibility and Requirements
To be considered for the Traditional Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be enrolled at a high school served by College Now
- Have a cumulative weighted GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Earn at least an 18 composite on the ACT or a combined verbal and math SAT score of 960
- File the 2026–2027 FAFSA
- Be eligible for the Federal Pell Grant
- Submit an application by March 11, 2026
College Now Adult Learner Scholarship — Eligibility and Requirements
To apply for the Adult Learner Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be age 19 or older on or before March 31, 2026, and hold a high school diploma or GED
- Have had a break in their education of at least two semesters
- Be eligible for the Federal Pell Grant
- Reside in one of these counties: Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, or Wayne
- File the 2026–2027 FAFSA
- Apply by March 31, 2026
Renewal
Scholarships are renewable provided recipients continue to meet the required enrollment and academic standards.