In partnership with the Ohio Department of Higher Education, Terra State Community College has been awarded $600,000 through the Choose Ohio First grant. The Choose Ohio First grant is a scholarship initiative that supports the next generation of students in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) fields.

The scholarship grant targets these professions to encourage students to pursue education and training in these high-demand career fields. Terra State offers a number of Certificates and Associate Degree programs that are eligible for the Choose Ohio First scholarship.

Over the next five years, this grant will serve 20 students a year. The average scholarship will be based on the need of the individual.

Dr. Cory Stine, the executive director of the Terra College Foundation, said, “Terra State Community College is thankful to the Ohio Department of Higher Education for awarding these funds that will help our community members achieve their educational goals. These scholarships will strengthen Terra State students’ competitiveness within STEM disciplines and STEM education to make them prepared to enter high-demand occupations.”

Vice President of Academic Affairs Bill Taylor noted the Choose Ohio First grant is giving the community another affordable pathway to earning a degree. “This will give our community the chance to help reach their goals and strengthen the workforce in northwest Ohio,” he said. “I hope individuals will explore this amazing offer and see how Terra State can be the starting point on the pathway to their success.”

Students with questions about the Choose Ohio First scholarships can contact Kyleigh Lash, a Terra State admissions advisor, at klash01@terra.edu.