Information for Current YTS Youth

Franklin County Children Services is proud to offer the following scholarship opportunities to youth involved with the agency through an open case OR a current mentee relationship with an FCCS mentor.

IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES:

• January 31, 2025: Deadline for postmark/receipt of all application materials.
• March 3, 2025: Notification of award recipients.

Scholarship opportunities available for the 2025-2026 academic school year are:

JACK DONAHUE FOUR-YEAR SCHOLARSHIP (UP TO $16,000.00): 

The Four-Year Jack Donahue scholarship is to be used toward completion of a bachelor’s degree at a four-year college or university. The award is $4,000.00 each year on a renewable basis. 

JACK DONAHUE TWO-YEAR SCHOLARSHIP (UP TO $8,000.00): 

The Two-Year Jack Donahue scholarship is to be used toward completion of a two-year degree or continuing education (post high school program). The award is $4,000.00 each year on a renewable basis. 

ALVIN R. HADLEY FOUR-YEAR SCHOLARSHIP (UP TO $16,000.00): 

The Alvin R. Hadley scholarship is a four-year renewable scholarship, best suited for a youth working towards a four-year degree. The award is $4,000.00 each year on a renewable basis. 

CME SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000.00): 

The CME Federal Credit Union Scholarship is a one-time non-renewable award of $1,000.00 given each year to a deserving student. At the conclusion of the scholarship award period, CME Scholarship recipients are eligible for conversion to a Merit Scholarship for renewal purposes provided they meet eligibility requirements. 

MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS (UP TO $4,000.00): 

Merit scholarships are $1000 renewable scholarships awarded each year based upon the number of eligible applicants for FCCS scholarships. 

DOUGLAS C. MOORE TRADE AND TECHNICAL SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS/ STIPENDS (UP TO $4,000.00): 

The Douglas C. Moore Scholarship is a one-year renewable scholarship, best suited for a youth seeking to attend an accredited trade, technical, vocational, or on job training program.

2025 Youth Scholarship Guide

2025 FCCS Scholarship Application (fillable pdf)

2025 Youth Scholarship Transcripts and Reference Letters (fillable pdf)

For further information, please contact Charles J. Cochran at (614) 275-2598 or cjcochra@fccs.us. 

Post Secondary Education Resource Guide 

Ohio Reach: Offers support for current and former foster youth seeking higher education

Impact Community Action: Offers career training assistance 

EEQual Scholarship Awards Program: Offers scholarship for students experiencing difficult circumstances for post-secondary education 

Ohio Bridges: Employment program for youth who have left foster care

Youth Navigator Network (ohio.gov) Foster Success Education Services