Scholarship

Students eligible to participate in the Montgomery County College Promise Scholarship program must demonstrate financial need, be currently enrolled as an eighth grader in Montgomery County, and plan to attend a participating Montgomery County high school.

Students selected have attended school regularly, have earned satisfactory grades, are involved in activities, and are committed to doing their best.

Participating High Schools

Qualifications

1. Income eligibility as determined by the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service for Free and Reduced Lunch
2. Demonstrate academic promise, as determined by grades, state test scores, attendance, involvement, recommendations, and additional information submitted.

Student Commitment

• Be Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Free
• Be Crime Free
• Practice Good Citizenship
• Maintain a strong record of school attendance
• Participate in school co-curricular or extra curricular activities and /or community/faith based activities
• Attend weekly meetings with your assigned mentor
• Attend any at-large programs or activities sponsored by the Montgomery County Ohio College Promise Program
• Attain a High School Diploma with a Grade Point Average (GPA) and test scores high enough to meet the entrance requirements of partner colleges and universities

Parent Commitment

• Provide a supportive environment at home that will contribute to the success of your child
• Develop a positive relationship with the high school, mentor, and Montgomery County Ohio College Promise staff
• Attend school related functions including but not limited to open houses, scheduling conferences, and parent/teacher conferences
• Attend any at-large programs or activities sponsored by the Montgomery County Ohio College Promise program
• Provide releases, which will allow to the College Promise Program to receive both academic and disciplinary information from your child’s school

• Student Information
• Parent/Guardian Information
• Family Income Information
• 2 Letters of Recommendation (at least 1 from a teacher)