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This guide is produced by the Kent State University at Ashtabula Student Services Office to help you in your efforts to fund your education. Deadline for all scholarship applications is March 31. Applicants must be accepted to Kent State University at Ashtabula to be considered for the scholarships listed in this guide. • Review the scholarships listed in this catalog. • Carefully read the eligibility criteria for each one. • Choose the scholarships that are right for you. • Submit all documents and materials by the deadline You can apply for multiple scholarships using the same application, essay, and two recommendation forms. Most of the scholarships can be applied for using the materials (application, recommendation forms, essay) found in this guide, however some require a separate application form. Details on how to obtain those forms are included in the scholarship criteria. If you have questions, contact the Kent State Ashtabula Student Services Office at 440-964-4217 or visit www.ashtabula.kent.edu/scholarships. SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE Application Deadline March 31 Application Instructions Page 2 Scholarship Details Pages 3-6 Essay Instructions Pages 7-8 Recommendation Forms Pages 9-12 Application Page 13
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SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE 1
This guide is produced by the Kent State University at Ashtabula Student Services Office to help you in your efforts to fund your education.
Deadline for all scholarship applications is March 31. Applicants must be accepted to Kent State University at Ashtabula to be considered for the scholarships listed in this guide.
• Review the scholarships listed in this catalog. • Carefully read the eligibility criteria for each one. • Choose the scholarships that are right for you.• Submit all documents and materials by the deadline
You can apply for multiple scholarships using the same application, essay, and two recommendation forms. Most of the scholarships can be applied for using the materials (application, recommendation forms, essay) found in this guide, however some require a separate application form. Details on how to obtain those forms are included in the scholarship criteria.
If you have questions, contact the Kent State Ashtabula Student Services Office at 440-964-4217 or visit www.ashtabula.kent.edu/scholarships.
SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE
Application Deadline March 31
Application Instructions Page 2
Scholarship Details Pages 3-6
Essay Instructions Pages 7-8
Recommendation Forms Pages 9-12
Application Page 13
There's a scholarship waiting for you!A scholarship may make all the difference in your life. It enables you to keep going to school and achieve your dreams of a degree and a career. Studies show that the greater your level of education, the greater your earning power. At Kent State Ashtabula, we are committed to working hard to remove part of the financial barrier to higher education so that you may concentrate on being successful. It is our goal on the Ashtabula Campus to continue to provide scholarship opportunities to students.
Review the scholarship infor-mation on the following pages. Some scholarships go unaward-ed because no one applies! It's easier than you think. You'll find an application form in this guide to get you started.
FAFSABe sure to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by March 31 to be considered for scholarships that require that you demonstrate financial need.
You can apply for financial aid by submitting the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.gov. The school code for Kent State University at Ashtabula is 003052. For more information please contact the financial aid office at 440-964-4213.
ADMISSION TO KENT STATEIf you have not already done so, please submit your application, $40 application fee, and all high school and college transcripts to the address below by the March 31 scholarship application deadline:
Office of Admissions Kent State University at Ashtabula 3300 Lake Road West Ashtabula, OH 44004
* You must be admitted to Kent State University at Ashtabula to be eligible for scholarship consideration.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
• Complete application (page 13)
• Complete recommendation forms (page 9-12) Give recommendation forms to two selected individuals to complete and return to the address below or return to you in a sealed envelope.
• Write essay
• Submit all completed application materials: Kent State University at Ashtabula Student Services Office Attn: Scholarship Committee
3300 Lake Road West Ashtabula, Ohio 44004 OR return your packet in person to the Kent State Ashtabula Student
Services Office located in Main Hall.
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Scholarship Minimum GPA
Minimum Credit Hours
Financial Need
RequirementDegree Program Requirements Additional Requirements
Nursing & Allied Health
Blue Sky Therapy Scholarship Physical Therapist Assistant Technology (admitted to technical study)
Cooper Nursing Scholarship 3.0 6
Completion of 1st year of Nursing ADN program with declaration of intent to enroll in the RN to BSN program
Completed first year of ADN program; intend to pursue RN to BSN degree
Mary Lou Herbert Memorial Scholarship 6 Respiratory Therapy, Nursing, or
science related degreeCompleted at least one (1) semester at Kent State Ashtabula
Patsy Hurst Memorial Nursing Scholarship 6 Second semester Nursing ADN
student 40+ years of age; demonstration of compas-sion for others and genuine love of nursing
Fred Larson Radiologic Technology Memorial Scholarship Yes First-year Radiologic Technology
student
25+ years of age; previous recipients eligible for $500 award if they successfully enroll in the 2nd year of the Radiologic Technology program
The Jacqueline Maylish Scholarship Completed at least one semester in the Nursing ADN program
Barton E. Nolan Memorial Scholarship 2.75 6 Health care related degree or computer technology 25+ years of age
Radiologic Technology Alumni Scholarship 2.75 Yes 2nd Year Radiologic Technology
student
Pat C. and Mary M. Rich Memorial Scholarship 3.0 12 Nursing ADN (admitted to
technical study) Graduate of an Ashtabula County high school
Susan Rizzo-Noles Radiology Technology Endowed Scholarship 3.0 12 Second year Radiologic
Technology student
Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong work ethic, enthusiasm for learning and the potential to contribute to the profession as evidenced by the scholarship application
Louise M. Vecchione Endowed Memorial Scholarship Nursing ADN student in last
semester of the nursing program
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SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS
Scholarship Minimum GPA
Minimum Credit Hours
Financial Need
RequirementDegree Program Requirements Additional Requirements
Accounting, Business, Hospitality Management, and Technology
The Andover Bank Scholarship 2.5 6 Business Management Technolo-gy, Computer Technology, BBA in Business Management
Completed at least one (1) semester at Kent State Ashtabula
Edward W. Chiaramonte Endowed Scholarship 2.8 6 Yes BBA in Business Management Preference for Ashtabula County resident
Clayton Garrett Demshar Memorial Scholarship 3.0 12 Yes Accounting Technology
Hospitality Management Society Scholarship 2.5 6
Hospitality Management (Third semester of associate degree or bachelor's degree)
Active member of the Hospitality Management Society
Robert F. Kupper AITP Scholarship 2.5 6 Computer Technology Completed at least one (1) semester at Kent State Ashtabula
George D. and Helen L. Nassief Endowed Scholarship 3.0 6 Business related degree Completed at least one (1) semester at Kent
State Ashtabula
Premix Endowed Scholarship 3.0 9 Yes Accounting, Business Manage-ment, or Computer Technology Ashtabula County resident
The Santill Scholarship YesBBA in Business Management or Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies
Ashtabula County resident; completed at least one (1) semester at Kent State Ashtabula
James W. Wentling Memorial Scholarship 3.0 12 Yes BBA in Business Management
Arts & Sciences, Social Services, and Education
Ashtabula County Retired Teachers Association Endowed Scholarship 3.0 Education Completed at least two (2) semesters at Kent
State Ashtabula
Serene C. Farmer Memorial Endowed Scholarship 2.75 12 Yes Preference given to BA English
Ashtabula County high school graduate or resident; in the last year of degree program; enrolled in last year of declared associate or bachelor's degree as evidenced by a graduation evaluation or submission of application for graduation
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SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS
Scholarship Minimum GPA
Minimum Credit Hours
Financial Need
RequirementDegree Program Requirements Additional Requirements
Nelson H. Humphrey Memorial Endowed Scholarship 2.5
Preference for Criminology & Justice Studies, Political Science, Public Administration, Pre-law or any social services degree
Ashtabula County high school graduate or resident
Mary C. Scardino Memorial Scholarship 6 Education
Katie R. Whitman Endowed Memorial Scholarship 6 Education
General Scholarships
Ashtabula Faculty Funded Scholarship 3 12
Ashtabula High School Class of '70 Scholarship 2.5 6 Any associate degree program Completed at least one (1) semester at Kent
State Ashtabula
Ashtabula Rotary Club Scholarship 3.0 12 Graduating senior from a HS in Ashtabula Co.; involvement in extracurricular activities
East Ashtabula Educational Assistance Corp. Scholarship 3.0 12 Ashtabula County resident; Completed at least
two (2) semesters at Kent State Ashtabula
Judith Inman Fiedler Scholarship 12 Any Bachelor's Degree Program Third- or fourth-year student
Focus on the Disabled Scholarship 2.5 Disabled Ashtabula Co. resident OR physical therapist assistant student
The Andy and Rose Marie Garcia Endowed Scholarship 2.75 12 Conneaut High School graduate
Richard N. Jaskela Memorial Endowed Scholarship 3.0 12 Yes Any Bachelor's Degree Program
Completed at least two (2) semesters at Kent State Ashtabula; pref. given to applicants with a physical disability
Jane Knowlton Scholarship 3.0 12 Graduating HS senior from Ashtabula CountyMatthew J. Kover Memorial Scholarship 3.0 6 Any Bachelor's Degree Program 30+ years of age; completed at least one (1)
semester at Kent State AshtabulaLEADERship Legacy Endowed Scholarship at Kent State University at Ashtabula
12 Yes Any Bachelor's Degree ProgramThird- or fourth-year student; first preference given to students demonstrating leadership abilities or experience
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SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS
Scholarship Minimum GPA
Minimum Credit Hours
Financial Need
RequirementDegree Program Requirements Additional Requirements
Clarence E. & Janet H. Lesser Scholarship 3.0 12
John A. Yesso, Jr. Endowed Scholarship for Kent State Ashtabula 12 Yes Ashtabula County high school graduate or
resident; in last year of degree
Outside Scholarships
Dr. Shirley Barton Endowed Scholarship 3.0 Yes Any Bachelor's Degree Program
Completed a Kent State associate degree; demonstrated leadership on campus and in the community; application available at: www.sfa.kent.edu/downloadforms/Barton.pdf
Jay Sartini Memorial Scholarship Presented by AcBE 3.0 Business or Entrepreneurial
degree
Senior graduating from an Ashtabula Co. HS or second-year Kent State Ashtabula business student; one-page letter of request explaining why they believe they deserve the award, two (2) letters of recommendation; Student Aid Report; record of community services; submis-sions should be mailed to: Ashtabula County Business Exchange, Attn: Scholarship Commit-tee, P.O. Box 554, Ashtabula, OH 44005-0554. Additional information at: www.ashtabulabusiness.com
University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center Foundation Scholarship Nursing or Allied Health
Programs
Geneva High School graduate; Scholarship awarded directly to the student upon success-ful completion of first year of higher education studies; application available in the Kent State Ashtabula Student Services Office in Main Hall
Ashtabula County Convention and Visitors Bureau Scholarship Hospitality Management,
Viticulture, or Enology
Application available at: www.visit-ashtabulacounty.com/press_releas-es/12013KSUapp.pdf
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Essays are a common requirement when applying for scholarships. The scholar-ship essay is your means of communi-cating your story, dreams and goals to the selection committee and allows the committee to get to know you and see your potential. The quality of your essay will be a determining factor for earning a scholarship award. Essays should be 1-2 double-spaced pages using 1" margins and 12-point font and should include the following:
• Your name at the top of the page
• Your educational and career goals
• Activities and achievements in your community, at work, or in school (leadership, community service, student organizations, etc.)
• How a scholarship would help you meet your educational and career goals
• Any other information you would like the scholarship committee to consider such as obstacles you have overcome, qualities or skills that distinguish you from others, etc.
Here, and on the following page, you will find essay samples and helpful writing tips.
SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY
Kent Flash
My name is Kent Flash and I am a senior at Geneva High School. I was born with an
entrepreneurial spirit. As a young child, I had a lemonade stand and as a teenager I started my own
lawncare service, managing the finances and developing the marketing strategies myself. My parents
are small business owners and have encouraged me to pursue my dream of one day taking over my
family’s business. A college education is the foundation for a successful career and I have chosen to
attend Kent State University at Ashtabula to pursue a bachelor’s degree in business management. I
know that I will gain the knowledge and skills I will need to help grow my family’s business.
One of my proudest achievements is my first degree black belt in karate. I have been active in
karate since I was six years old and this experience has brought me both physical and mental strength
that I carry with me in all aspects of my life. I serve as a volunteer at my dojo, helping my karate
instructor with his children’s karate classes and serving as a mentor to those children. At school, I
am president of the student council and play first base for our varsity baseball team. When I am not
working on schoolwork or involved in my extracurricular activities, I help out at my parent’s business.
As small business owners, my parents are worried about the current economy and how it impacts
their business. A scholarship will help me make my career goals a reality without putting added stress
on my parents’ finances. My goal is to graduate with my bachelor’s degree with as little debt as
possible so that I am able to invest as much as possible into growing our family business.
I have learned many valuable lessons through my experiences, especially that hard work does
pay off. I know that my strong work ethic paired with a business degree from KSUA and the financial
support of a scholarship will allow me to realize my goals and help to make a difference in my
community. Thank you for your consideration.
Be sure to include your full name.
Introduction
Detail your activities and achievements in your community, at work or in school.
How will a scholarship help you achieve your educational and career goals?
Conclusion and anyadditional information.
List your educational and career goals and aspirations.
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SAMPLE ESSAY
Essay- Writing Tips
In addition to minimum requirement criteria such as GPA and enrolled credit hours, essays are heavily weighted in determin-ing the award of any available scholarship. A well-written, carefully constructed essay can very well be the determining factor in awarding a scholarship. The following are some suggest-ed tips for a successful scholar-ship application:
• Create an essay that is well thought-out.
• Be sure that you specifically ad-dress what is being asked.
• Proofread before submitting - misspelled words, grammatical errors and improper punctuation may cost you the scholarship.
• Have someone else review your application - a second pair of eyes may find something you missed.
Jane Doe
My name is Jane Doe. I am a student at Kent State University at Ashtabula working toward
an associate degree in nursing. I have wanted to become a nurse ever since I was a little girl and
saw firsthand positive impact that nurses had on my mother and our entire family during her illness.
I love to help people, and I cannot think of a profession that would be more fulfilling than nursing.
Once I complete my associate degree and begin my career as a registered nurse, I hope to continue
my education and earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing. My dream is to one day work as an oncology
nurse or work in Hospice care.
My class schedule can be very demanding; however, I feel that it is important to be involved on
campus and in my community. I am currently the secretary of the Student Nurses Association and
serve as a Student Ambassador at KSUA. These roles have helped me to develop my leadership and
communication skills. Off campus, I serve as the leader of my daughter’s Girl Scout troop and am
active in the PTA at my children’s school. I also participate in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
each year to honor my mother’s fight against cancer.
I put off my college education for many years, always making excuses and waiting for the “right
time” while settling for unrewarding jobs. Finally, I decided that I would do whatever it takes to make
my goal of being a nurse a reality. With my family’s support I have been able to quit my job and
attend school full time, but this has put a significant strain on our budget. A scholarship would help
to minimize the amount of debt I incur and allow me to focus on school rather than worrying about
our finances.
Receiving a scholarship would give me the encouragement and confidence I need to achieve my
goals, make my family proud, and give me the opportunity to dedicate my career to my mother and
the nurses who played such a significant role during a difficult time in our lives. I am committed to
working hard in school and would appreciate any opportunity that can help me on my journey.
Be sure to include your full name.
How will a scholarship help you achieve your educational and career goals?
Introduction I have wanted to become a nurse ever since I was a little girl and
saw firsthand the positive impact that nurses had on my mother and our entire family during her
illness. I love to help people, and I cannot think of a profession that would be more fulfilling than
nursing. Once I complete my associate degree and begin my career as a registered nurse, I hope to
continue my education and earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing. My dream is to one day work as an
oncology nurse or work in Hospice care.
List your educational and career goals and aspirations.
Detail your activities and achievements in your community, at work or in school.
Conclusion
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men
datio
n, w
hich
sha
ll th
eref
ore
be c
onsi
dere
d co
nfide
ntia
l__
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do
not w
aive
my
righ
t to
revi
ew th
is re
com
men
datio
n
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uato
r: P
leas
e co
mpl
ete
both
sid
es o
f thi
s fo
rm a
nd re
turn
to th
e ad
dres
s be
low
or r
etur
n to
the
appl
ican
t (m
ust b
e in
a s
eale
d en
velo
pe).
Reco
mm
enda
tion
form
s ar
e du
e by
Mar
ch 3
1.
Kent
Sta
te U
nive
rsity
at A
shta
bula
Stud
ent S
ervi
ces
Offi
ceAT
TN: S
chol
arsh
ip C
omm
ittee
3300
Lak
e Ro
ad W
est
Asht
abul
a, O
H 4
4004
• Co
mpa
red
to o
ther
stu
dent
s, p
leas
e ra
te th
e ap
plic
ant o
n th
e fo
llow
ing
char
acte
rist
ics:
Abo
ve
Be
low
Ex
cept
iona
l Av
erag
e Av
erag
e Av
erag
e N
o Ba
sis
Aca
dem
ic a
chie
vem
ent
Wor
k et
hic
Inde
pend
ence
and
initi
ativ
e
Crea
tivity
Pote
ntia
l for
gro
wth
Pers
onal
qua
litie
s an
d ch
arac
ter
Mot
ivat
ion
Lead
ersh
ip
Resp
onsi
bilit
y an
d de
pend
abili
ty
Scho
ol o
r co
mm
unity
invo
lvem
ent
(Ove
r)
12 SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE
RE
COM
MEN
DATI
ON
PA
RT II
• Pl
ease
sha
re w
hate
ver y
ou th
ink
is im
port
ant f
or th
e sc
hola
rshi
p co
mm
ittee
to k
now
abo
ut th
is s
tude
nt
and
expl
ain
why
you
bel
ieve
he/
she
is d
eser
ving
of a
sch
olar
ship
. We
wel
com
e in
form
atio
n th
at w
ill
assi
st u
s to
diff
eren
tiate
this
stu
dent
from
oth
ers.
Ple
ase
attac
h a
sepa
rate
pag
e if
need
ed.
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ease
sel
ect t
he o
ptio
n th
at b
est r
eflec
ts y
our r
ecom
men
datio
n of
this
app
lican
t:
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long
hav
e yo
u kn
own
this
app
lican
t? __
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hat i
s yo
ur re
latio
nshi
p to
the
appl
ican
t? (S
elec
t all t
hat a
pply
)
❑ H
igh
Scho
ol T
each
er
❑ P
rinc
ipal
❑
Adv
isor
❑
Col
lege
Pro
fess
or/I
nstr
ucto
r ❑
Gui
danc
e Co
unse
lor
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oach
❑
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ploy
er
❑ O
ther
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ase
expl
ain:
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SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE 13
Plea
se re
turn
to:
Kent
State
Univ
ersit
y at A
shta
bula,
Attn
: Sch
olars
hip Co
mm
ittee,
Stud
ent S
ervic
es O
ffice,
3300
Lake
Road
Wes
t, Ash
tabu
la, O
hio 4
4004
APPL
ICAT
ION
DEA
DLI
NE:
Mar
ch 3
1
Plea
se ch
eck a
ll for
whi
ch yo
u are
appl
ying (
appl
y onl
y if y
ou m
eet c
riter
ia):
❑
And
over
Ban
k❑
As
htab
ula C
lass
of '7
0❑
As
htab
ula C
o. Te
ache
rs❑
As
htab
ula R
otar
y❑
Bl
ue S
ky Th
erap
y❑
Ch
iara
mon
te❑
Coop
er N
ursin
g❑
De
msh
ar❑
Ea
st A
shta
bula
❑
Farm
er
❑
Fiedl
er❑
Fo
cus o
n Di
sabl
ed❑
Ga
rcia
❑
Herb
ert
❑
Hosp
italit
y
Man
agem
ent
❑
Hum
phre
y❑
Hu
rst
❑
Jask
ela
❑
Know
lton
❑
Kove
r❑
Ku
pper
❑
Lars
on❑
LE
ADER
ship
Lega
cy
❑
Less
er❑
M
aylis
h❑
Na
ssie
f❑
No
lan
❑
Prem
ix❑
Ra
d Tec
h Al
umni
❑
Rich
❑
Rizz
o-No
les
❑
Sant
ill❑
Sc
ardi
no❑
Ve
cchi
one
❑
Wen
tling
❑
Whi
tman
❑
Yess
o
Kent
Sta
te Id
entifi
catio
n N
umbe
r
Last
Nam
e Fi
rst N
ame
MI
Addr
ess
City
St
ate
ZIP
Phon
e N
o.
E
-mai
l
Hig
h Sc
hool
Nam
e G
radu
atio
n D
ate
GPA
Colle
ge M
ajor
D
egre
e Co
llege
GPA
Plea
se a
ttac
h an
y ot
her
requ
este
d do
cum
enta
tion
with
the
appl
icat
ion
(i.e.
, rec
omm
enda
tion
form
s, e
ssay
s, e
tc.).
Whi
le e
very
effo
rt is
mad
e to
pro
vide
acc
urat
e an
d cu
rren
t inf
orm
atio
n, K
ent S
tate
Uni
vers
ity a
t Ash
tabu
la re
serv
es th
e ri
ght t
o ch
ange
, w
ithou
t not
ice,
avai
labi
lity,
num
ber,
awar
d am
ount
or c
rite
ria
of a
ny sc
hola
rshi
p in
this
boo
klet
. Pl
ease
list
oth
er s
chol
arsh
ip a
war
ds y
ou w
ill b
e re
ceiv
ing:
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AN
T: S
igna
ture
D
ate
SC
HO
LARS
HIP
APP
LICA
TIO
N
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ASKING FOR RECOMMENDATIONSRecommendations play an important role in determining how others view you. It is yourresponsibility to select the most appropriate individuals who will support and advocate for you. It is suggested that you select individuals you interact with often and who are familiar with your talents, successes and abilities. When approaching someone for a recommendation, always be respectful of their time and schedules.
• Be outgoing. Ask your teachers, counselors, coaches and community leaders. If they are familiar with you, they will be glad to assist you if given enough time.
• Provide them with the recommendation form filled out with your information. Also, supply them with details of awards, volunteering, outside community activities or pertinent information that they may not know, to provide a well-rounded perspective.
• Make sure they have plenty of time to formulate their thoughts and return the form. About two weeks before you want to submit your application should be sufficient.
• Follow up within a week prior to the deadline you established with them to see if they need additional information.
What is an education worth?According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, an education is worth plenty.
“Full-time workers age 25 and over without a high school diploma had median weekly earnings of $492, compared with $666 for high school graduates (no college) and $1,187 for those holding at least a bachelor’s degree.”
– U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2014 Current Population Survey
With a high school diploma
With an associate degree
With a bachelor's degree
With a graduate degree
$34,632
$39,364
$57,096
$71,604
During the 2014-15 academic year, Kent State Ashtabula awarded over $200,000 dollars to eligible students
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Questions?Call 440-964-4217 or visit www.ashtabula.kent.edu/scholarships
