WIBN Central Ohio announces its Inaugural High School Scholarship Program

WIBN Central Ohio’s Inaugural High School Scholarship Program

 

Central Ohio WIBN Scholarship. Requirements and Timeline

  • Who: Central Ohio high school seniors (OHSAA Central District)

  • ONLY APPLICATION CONDITION: Wrestle in high school and plan to wrestle in college. No athletic scholarship. Not D1 top-25. The intent to wrestle in college is mandatory, not “maybe if it fits.”


Awarded Based On

  • Academics: Target ~3.0 GPA or school-verified good standing (no hard minimum for now, GPA still matters in scoring)

  • Character: Coach recommendation confirming leadership, respect, and reliability

  • Financial need: FAFSA SAI/EFC preferred, or a brief confidential note from coach or counselor if needed


Required uploads in Bold.org for Submission

  • Essay

  • GPA verification (transcript or counselor verification)

  • Letter of acceptance (college)

  • Invitation or confirmation from the college wrestling program (coach email or team invite)

  • HS coach letter covering character plus where the student expects to wrestle in college

  • Financial need documentation (SAI/EFC preferred)


Draft timeline:
Feb 1:
Application opens
Apr 1: Deadline
May 1: Winner selection and notification / Dinner