Certificate Program Scholarships
The application period for the 2020 certificate program scholarships has started on April 1st.
Barbara S. Calhoun Scholarship
The Barbara S. Calhoun Scholarship was established in April 2012 by contributions made in honor of the former dean of the College of Professional Education. With the ultimate mission of lifelong learning, the scholarship fund will help open new avenues for those seeking further education. “This scholarship is a start of great things to come,” Calhoun said. “Make the choice to invest in others, and their success will be limitless.” Available: April 1, 2020. Submission Deadline: May 31, 2020. Notification Date: Week of June 22, 2020. Applicant must seek enrollment in one of the following certificate programs in the College of Professional Education at Kennesaw State University:
| Certificate Program Name | Cost of Course | Scholarship Amount |
| Agile Professional | $1599 | $600 |
| AutoCAD 3D | $1199 | $400 |
| AutoCAD Advanced | $1499 | $500 |
| AutoCAD Essentials | $1499 | $500 |
| AutoCAD Intermediate | $1199 | $400 |
| Back End Web Development | $3899 | $1350 |
| Bookkeeper Professional | $1999 | $700 |
| Certified Financial Planner™ Program | $799 (one course) | $799 |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | $1799 (Evening Class) | $1599 (Daytime Class) | $600 |
| CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ | $999 | $350 |
| Cisco CCNA | $4999 | $1750 |
| CompTIA A+ | $1299 | $450 |
| CompTIA Network+ | $1499 | $500 |
| EKG Technician | $1299 | $450 |
| Ethical Hacker | $2899 | $1000 |
| Front End Web Development | $3499 | $1200 |
| Graphic Web Design | $3299 | $1150 |
| Health Coach | $1099 | $350 |
| Human Resources Management SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP | $1799 | $600 |
| Information Systems Security Professional | $2599 | $900 |
| Medical Billing and Coding Specialist | $1999 | $700 |
| Medical Interpreter | $1499 | $500 |
| Medical Office Assistant | $1999 | $700 |
| Payroll Fundamentals | $1299 | $450 |
| Payroll Mastery | $1499 | $500 |
| Personal Trainer | $1499 | $500 |
| Pharmacy Technician | $1799 | $600 |
| Phlebotomy Technician | $1499 | $500 |
| Project Management | $4549 | $1600 |
| Revit Architecture Essentials | $1299 | $450 |
| Social Media Marketing | $1249 | $450 |
| Online Start Anytime Certificate Program | $1095 – $4995 | $400 |
Leslie Clark-Malzhan Memorial Scholarship
The Leslie Clark-Malzhan Memorial Scholarship was established by contributions made in Leslie’s memory by friends, family, and co-workers following her death in 2008. Leslie was the director of special events at Kennesaw State University for over eight years and did an outstanding job. She demanded the best of not just herself but of her fellow employees. Available: April 1, 2020. Submission Deadline: May 31, 2020. Notification Date: Week of June 22, 2020. Applicant must seek enrollment in the Event Planning and Management course in the College of Professional Education at Kennesaw State University.
| Certificate Program Name | Cost of Course | Scholarship Amount |
| Event Planning and Management | $999 | $350 |
Lois Brooks Nesbitt Memorial Scholarship
The Lois Brooks Nesbitt Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established by Christopher M. Bethel and the Honorable Roy E. Barnes in honor of the late Lois Brooks Nesbitt to support students enrolled in the Paralegal Certificate Program in the College of Professional Education at Kennesaw State. Available: April 1, 2020. Submission Deadline: May 31, 2020. Notification Date: Week of June 22, 2020. Applicant must be enrolled in the Paralegal Certificate Program in the College of Professional Education at Kennesaw State University.
Applicant must have completed six (6) of the thirteen (13) required courses in the Paralegal Certificate Program.
Applicant must have a grade of 70% or higher in each of the courses completed in the Paralegal Certificate Program.
Applicant must have met the 80% attendance requirement in each course completed in the Paralegal Certificate Program.
| Certificate Program Name | Cost of Course | Scholarship Amount |
| Any Paralegal Course | $279 | $279 |
Gerontology Scholarships
The scholarships below are for students seeking enrollment in our Gerontology Certificate program. Available: April 1, 2020 Submission Deadline: May 31, 2020 Notification Date: Week of June 22, 2020
Donors: Senior Citizen Council of Cobb County
East Cobb YMCA Kickers (Jeanne A. Cook Memorial Scholarship)
| Certificate Program Name | Cost of Course | Scholarship Amount |
| Gerontology | $999 | $999 |
Al and Chet OLLI Scholarship
A.L. Burruss served as President of Tip Top Poultry from 1954 until he passed away in 1986. Mr. Chet Austin, his lifelong best friend, joined him in the business as CEO until his retirement in 1999. In March 2005, Chet Austin established the Al and Chet Education Fund with a generous contribution to support the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at The College of Professional Education at Kennesaw State University.
This scholarship is applicable to Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) courses, which are specifically targeted to students age 50 and older. You can learn more about the OLLI program and the courses offered by visiting our OLLI website.
Available: Year-round
Submission Deadline: None
Notification Date: Year-round
- Applicant must be 50 years old or older
- Scholarship monies can be used for course fees only. They may not be used for books or supplies. They may not be applied to OLLI Club Room fees, Social Events, Conference registrations, sampler course or group trips. No other discounts can be applied.
| Certificate Program Name | Cost of Course | Scholarship Amount |
| Any OLLI Course | Various | Varies |
(Scholarship only applies to OLLI courses).