Scholarships

Scholarship Program

Applications are closed for this year's program. Please check back in January 2026.

Adult Students in Scholastic Transition 

(ASIST) Program

From its early beginnings, EWI® has always been committed to promoting community involvement and professional development among its members. In 1974, EWI® participated in a community project to encourage the development of careers in business among high school students. Enthusiastically embraced by chapters throughout the organization, the program quickly grew and developed into what is now known as the Business/Career/Development Program. Today, B/C/DP is a renowned nonprofit organization offering scholastic assistance.

The ASIST Scholarship is a non-discriminatory, educational scholarship program for the benefit of non-traditional students pursuing an associates, bachelor's or master's degree, or a certification program at an accredited educational institution. These include persons who are:

• Past high school age and who are entering a college, university, or trade school and/or the workforce for the first time
• Non-traditional students already enrolled in a college, university, or trade school program
• Re-training due to changes in the workplace

Applicants must reside within the boundaries of a participating Chapter.

Scholarships are awarded per Internal Revenue Service Guidelines. Verification of enrollment is required before payment will be made by EWI®. Awards are paid directly to a higher education institution.

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Eligibility Requirements

Selection criteria may include the following:

• Financial need
• Socially, physically and economically challenged adults
• Preference is given to those individuals with children residing in the home

Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Clearly define career goals and objectives
• Specify the educational requirements to attain the above goals and objectives
• Utilize re-entry programs available through colleges/universities/ technology centers, community agencies and service groups or career professionals
• 18 years of age or older

Scholarship Boundaries

EWI of Columbus awards scholarships to eligible individuals who are permanent residents in either Franklin County, Ohio, or one of the six contiguous counties (Licking, Fairfield, Union, Pickaway, Madison and Delaware) that define our Chapter boundaries. See the map below if you are unsure if you qualify.

Congratulations to last year's winners:

Carolyn Lewandowski

ASIST Scholarship

Marilyn Pendleton Scholarship

Franklin University

Field of Study: Education

Sydney Woods

ASIST Scholarship

BMI Federal Credit Union Scholarship

Kentucky State University

Field of Study: Business Administration & Marketing

Sabreen Jallaq

ASIST Scholarship

Illinois College of Optometry

Field of Study: Optometry

Khina Karki

ASIST Scholarship

University of Virginia

Field of Study: Finance

Any questions may be directed to Scholarship Director Melodie Reed at reed.1888@osu.edu  

Following our philanthropic community focus, EWI awards scholarships for adult students returning to school, providing a catalyst for their educational growth. Over the years, our Columbus chapter has given more than $180,000 in scholarships to central Ohio adult students.

Sponsors

Thank you to our Chapter Sponsors for helping us make an impact on our community.