Students completing the high school portion of the Tech Prep program and meeting the standards stipulated below, are eligible for a $3,000 scholarship. For questions on the Sinclair Tech Prep Scholarship, please call the Tech Prep Interim Director, Nick Wilson, at (937) 512-2275.
Sinclair Tech Prep Scholarship Purpose:
The purpose of the Sinclair Tech Prep Scholarship is to recognize merit and to provide financial support for students pursuing an associate degree in their Tech Prep program at Sinclair Community College.
Sinclair Tech Prep Scholarship Policy:
Tech Prep is a Grade 11 through associate degree program that prepares students to begin a career or complete a bachelor's degree. Students completing the high school requirements of the Tech Prep program and meeting the scholarship qualifications are eligible to receive a $3,000 scholarship. The scholarship may not exceed $1,500 a year ($500 per quarter), beginning the fall quarter of the academic year immediately following high school graduation. You must enroll no later than the spring of your high school graduation to access the scholarship. The scholarship can be used at Sinclair Community College for three consecutive years following high school graduation.
Sinclair Tech Prep Scholarship Endowment:
The Sinclair Tech Prep Scholarship is made possible by an endowment from the Sinclair Community College Foundation and Board of Trustees. The scholarship is intended to encourage students in the Miami Valley to pursue technology-based careers by completing an associate degree program.
Sinclair Tech Prep Scholarship Qualifications:
- Earn a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.25 their junior and first semester (or equivalent) of their senior year.
- Complete the high school Tech Prep program as designed and continue the same Tech Prep program at Sinclair Community College.
- Complete the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) annually. The FAFSA is available from guidance counselors or from the Sinclair financial aid office. Students may also complete the FAFSA on the web: www.fafsa.ed.gov. They should include Sinclair's code 003119 on the form.
- Be enrolled a minimum of 12 credit hours per quarter to be eligible for the full scholarship benefits. Enrollment for 9 to 11 hours will be pro-rated.
- Maintain academic good standing as defined in the Sinclair Community College Bulletin, Academic & College Policies Section.
Sinclair Tech Prep Scholarship Potential Uses:
- Tuition
- Fees
- Books
The Tech Prep Scholarship will not cover developmental courses. See the Policy section for more details
How To Apply:
Students should see their high school guidance counselor/Tech Prep Coordinator by April 1 of their senior year to verify that they meet the scholarship qualifications. The counselor will forward their name to the Tech Prep office. They will receive written confirmation. For other questions on the Scholarship Policy, please call the Tech Prep Interim Director, Nick Wilson, at (937) 512-2275.
Frequently Asked Scholarship Questions:
Q: My placement scores indicate I need developmental courses in one or more areas. Can I still receive the Tech Prep Scholarship?
A: The scholarship will not pay for developmental course work, but it will pay for courses toward your college degree. You can pay to take developmental courses and, at the same time, take other courses that the scholarship will pay for. Other forms of financial aid may apply to developmental courses. Developmental courses do count toward your full time status.
Q: Do I have to stay in the same Tech Prep program I took in high school to qualify for the scholarship?
A: In most cases, yes. Some high school Tech Prep programs called "clusters" do have optional degree programs at Sinclair. For more information contact the Tech Prep Ombudsman.
Q: When do I have to begin at Sinclair to be eligible for the scholarship?
A: The scholarship becomes available in the fall quarter following your high school graduation. You must enroll no later than the spring of your high school graduation. For lapses of more than one year, you will need to file a petition with the Tech Prep Ombudsman.
Q: Is there a way I can attend less than full time and still receive the scholarship?
A: You may access your scholarship on a pro-rated basis for 9 to 11 quarter hours per quarter.
