Institutional Waivers & Scholarships
Any student enrolled in for-credit courses may apply for one or more scholarships. Scholarship applications are available in the Financial Aid Office. Students must return completed applications to the Financial Aid Office. Please note that the specific criteria and requirements of each scholarship may vary; students should apply only for those scholarships for which they are eligible, and some scholarships may require separate or additional applications. Each application has a priority deadline and preferred completion date. Be sure to check and turn in applications, along with any additional required documents by the deadline. If the priority deadline has passed, applications will still be accepted and will be considered only if funds are available. Scholarship recipients will receive a letter confirming the scholarship awarded and the amount.
Private scholarships administered by Belmont College and/or the Belmont College Foundation are funded in a variety of ways including endowment earnings and/or annual donations from individuals, foundations or corporations. Because earnings are contingent on investment performance and donations are at the discretion of the donor, Belmont College reserves the right to increase, decrease or eliminate the amounts available for individual private scholarships without notice. Belmont College is not obligated to award private scholarships in years when funds designated for such purposes are not available.
Note: Students who are taking credit courses at Belmont as part of a degree or certificate program may be eligible for a tuition waiver which will cover the cost of tuition only. Tuition waivers include the Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver and the Trustees Scholarship. The FAFSA is required annually for these students. Students who receive grants will have their grant funds applied to tuition expenses first. If the grant funding meets or exceeds the cost of tuition, the tuition waiver will not be utilized. Any remaining grant funds can be used to cover fees and book expenses. If the grant award is less than the student’s tuition expense, the tuition waiver will cover the balance of tuition but will not exceed the cost of tuition. After grants and tuition waiver are applied to the student’s account, any remaining balance for fees and books will be the responsibility of the student.
Available Scholarships:
Intended to enhance student achievement for an associate degree in the Accounting (ACC) and Business Administration and Leadership (BAL) programs. Applicable to tuition and fees for credit programs and courses. Students must have already completed 30 credit hours in the major.
| GPA | 2.7 |
| Amount | Two – $500 Major: Students must be majoring in Accounting (ACC) or Business Administration and Leadership (BAL) |
A generous donation to the Belmont College Foundation was given by the estate of Dr. Mary Ellen Clay to establish a nursing scholarship endowment in memory of her parents, Walter C. and Christena Stevens Clay. Income from this fund is devoted to scholarships for students pursuing associate degrees or certificates in Registered Nursing or Practical Nursing. Students must complete the FAFSA, as funds are awarded after available grants are applied. Preference is given to students from Harrison, Guernsey, Tuscarawas, and Belmont Counties in Ohio.
| GPA | 2.75 |
| Amount | One-Two – Up to $2,250 per semester for four consecutive semesters (Summer optional) based on available funds to cover tuition, fees and required books after other grants are applied (depending on funds). |
| Major | Registered Nursing, Practical Nursing |
Designed to enhance student achievement for an associate degree in the areas of engineering and industrial technology. Applicants must be enrolled in 6+ credit hours and complete the FAFSA.
| GPA | 3.0 |
| Amount | Two – $1,000 |
| Major | Industrial Electronics Technology, Civil Engineering, Instrumentation and Control |
Awarded each year to one Licensed Practical Nursing student and one Associate Degree Nursing student, nominated by nursing faculty, who exemplify the following performance criteria:
- Demonstrates competent bedside nursing care
- Applies theoretical concepts to clinical practice
- Maintains professional attitude and behavior
- Implements nurse-patient relationships
This award is presented following completion of the first semester of study in the LPN program and following the first two semesters in the ADN program.
| GPA | N/A |
| Amount | Two-as funds are available |
| Major | LPN & ADN |
| Application | Nominated by Belmont Nursing Faculty |
Funded by Belmont College employees who donate to the Annual Employee Fund Drive. Its goals are to encourage persistence within the higher education system in Belmont, Harrison, and Monroe Counties (Ohio) and to identify and support students who want a college education and possess a proven record of academic excellence.
To be eligible applicants must:
- Be enrolled at least half time (6+ hours)
- Have successfully completed at least 30 Semester hours
- Be a resident of Belmont, Harrison, or Monroe County
- Complete the FAFSA
| GPA | 3.0 |
| Amount | As funds are available |
| Major | All degrees and certificates |
This scholarship is designed to support the dreams of students who need financial assistance due to hardship; funds are not awarded simply based upon academic performance.
| GPA | N/A |
| Amount | As funds are available |
| Major | All degrees and certificates |
Nursing faculty submit nominations based on the following criteria: This scholarship is presented following completion of the first two semesters of study in the Licensed Practical Nursing Program and after the first semester of the Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse Program. Funds awarded must be used toward direct educational expenses.
Applicants must:
- Exhibit professional attitude and behavior
- Submit an essay of at least 500 words (or more) on the topic of “The Importance of Bedside Nursing”
| GPA | 3.0 |
| Amount | Two – $500 (1 for LPN, 1 for TAN) |
| Major | Practical Nursing, Transitional Nursing |
Application: See Belmont College Nursing Faculty
Provides access to educational services at Belmont College for qualified unemployed persons and/or their dependent(s).
Applicants must:
- Be unemployed due to layoff (student, spouse, or guardian/parent)
- Provide written verification of layoff or plant closing (on company letterhead)
- Provide verification of eligibility for unemployment compensation
- Be a legal resident of the state of Ohio
- Complete the FAFSA
- Complete a Belmont College Special Circumstances Form
| GPA | 2.5 |
| Amount | Tuition, fees, and books minus other forms of aid. Quantity is as funds remain. |
| Major | All degree-seeking majors |
Application: See the Financial Aid Office
Applied directly to the recipient’s account to help meet direct educational expenses (tuition/fees and books/supplies). Extra consideration is given to those who have expressed interest or are currently employed in mining or mining-related engineering occupations.
To be eligible applicants must:
- Be a resident of Ohio, Pennsylvania, or West Virginia
- Have successfully completed 30 hours in the program major
- Complete the FAFSA
| GPA | 2.5 |
| Amount | Up to $2,000 |
| Major | Civil Engineering, Heavy Equipment Technician; Industrial Electronics Technology; Instrumentation and Control; Water Quality Technician; or Welding Technology. |
Mining Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Association David D Hudson Memorial Scholarship Application
The Nita C. Lewis Pathway to Nursing Scholarship was established by Mr. J.I. Lewis in memory of his wife, Nita, who served as a paramedic instructor for Belmont College. Candidates must reside in Belmont County and be in pursuit of an associate degree in Registered Nursing or a certificate in Practical Nursing. Special consideration is given to applicants who are non-traditional students and/or whose service as an EMT or as a paramedic can be verified through the Ohio Department of Public Safety. In addition to the General Application, applicants must complete the FAFSA and submit a short essay stating why they want to become a nurse.
| GPA | N/A |
| Amount | The number and amount of the scholarship(s) are based on available funds. |
| Major | Associate Degree Nursing, Practical Nursing |
Applicable to tuition and fees for credit degree programs and courses.
| GPA | N/A |
| Amount | As funds are available |
| Major | Any |
Senior citizens (60 years or older) who are Ohio residents are eligible for a scholarship to cover tuition charges after other grants have been applied. Applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Verification of age may be requested.
| GPA | N/A |
| Amount | Tuition only. Does not include fees, books, or other expenses. |
| Major | Any Major |
Application: See your Belmont College Academic Advisor when registering to apply.
Established by the St. Clairsville American Legion Post #159, this scholarship is awarded to a first-year student enrolled full-time in a degree or certificate program. Applicants must be able to show financial need and verify that they are the child or grandchild of a veteran of the United States Armed Forces — Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard. “Veteran” is further defined as an individual who has served a minimum of 24 hours on active duty and is currently serving, retired, or otherwise holds an honorable discharge. The recipient will be selected by the St. Clairsville American Legion.
| GPA | N/A |
| Amount | One – $1,000 for the academic year |
| Major | All degree or certificate seeking majors |
Applicants must be:
- A resident of the St. Clairsville/Richland Township school district
- A high school graduate (or possess a GED)
- Enrolled full-time in a degree-seeking program
- In need of financial assistance as determined by the Belmont College Financial Aid Office per the completion of a FAFSA
The scholarship winner must attend one Rotary meeting to receive the scholarship funds.
The Belmont staff will inform you of which meeting to attend.
| GPA | N/A |
| Amount | One – $500 |
| Major | Any degree-seeking major |
The Trustees Scholarship is available to all high school seniors who reside in Belmont, Harrison, Jefferson, or Monroe Counties in Ohio. The Trustees Scholarship covers tuition charges only after other grants have been applied. Fees, books, and materials are not covered. Applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
| GPA | N/A |
| Amount | Varies |
| Major | All degrees and certificates |