Beginning in January 2022, Hocking College has increased scholarship opportunities for students enrolling in one or more Short-Term Certificate programs, thanks to a grant received from the Ohio Department of Higher Education. Students enrolling in one of the eligible certificate programs and meeting the enrollment eligibility criteria will be considered for up to a $2,000 award. The award will be applied to the expenses of tuition and fees.
Qualifying short-term certificates can be earned in less than one year and leads to a credential (e.g. certificate, certification or license) required to qualify for an in-demand job in the region. The complete list of eligible certificate programs at Hocking College can be found below.
- Advanced Welding
- Business Operations
- Canine Grooming
- Canine Training
- Commercial Drivers License
- Conservation Contractor
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Entrepreneurship
- Farrier
- Firefighter I and II
- GIS/GPS
- Human Resources
- Insurance
- Marketing
- Peace Officer Academy
- Phlebotomy
- Ready-to-work Automotive
- Ready-to-work Carpentry
- Ready-to-work Electrical
- Ready-to-work HVAC
- Ready-to-work Manufacturing
- Ready-to-work Wastewater Operator
- Ready-to-work Water Treatment Operator
- Real Estate
- Sales
- Timber Harvest and Tree Care
The scholarships will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis for newly enrolled students in these eligible programs. No additional application is required to be eligible for this scholarship. The scholarship can award up to $2,000 per student per certificate.
Interested students should apply by visiting www.hocking.edu/apply or by contacting the admissions office at admissions@hocking.edu or 740-753-7050.
