Earn Your High School Diploma

The Smart Horizons Career Online High School (COHS) Scholarship Program provides eligible adults in Okaloosa County the opportunity to earn a fully accredited high school diploma and a career certificate at no cost through scholarship funding.

Since launching in 2018, the program has helped 71 adults graduate, with additional students currently working toward completing their diplomas. This life-changing opportunity is made possible through the generous support of community partners and donors.

About the Program

Designed specifically for adult learners, this program offers a flexible path to completing a high school education while preparing for a career.

Students receive:

• A fully accredited high school diploma (not a GED)
• A career certificate aligned with today’s workforce
• Individual academic coaching and support
• A self-paced, 100% online curriculum available 24/7
• Guidance and encouragement from Library Cooperative staff throughout the program

Who Can Apply?

This scholarship program is intended for motivated adult learners who have not completed high school and are committed to earning their diploma. Many participants left school because of financial hardship, family responsibilities, health challenges, or the need to enter the workforce early.

Why It Matters?

Earning a high school diploma opens the door to new opportunities, including:

• Better employment opportunities
• Higher earning potential
• College, technical school, and workforce training programs
• Greater financial stability
• The opportunity to become a positive educational role model for family members

Research consistently shows that completing high school improves long-term employment outcomes and economic mobility, creating lasting benefits for individuals, families, and the community.

Community Support Makes This Possible

Scholarships are funded through the generosity of community organizations, foundations, and individual donors. Every scholarship provides an adult learner with the opportunity to complete their education, build a career, and change the course of their future.

Graduation Celebration

Every graduate is invited to participate in a formal graduation ceremony complete with cap and gown, diploma presentation, graduation photographs, and refreshments—all provided at no cost. Family and friends are encouraged to attend and celebrate this important milestone.

Ready to learn more or apply? Contact the Library Cooperative to see if you qualify for a Career Online High School scholarship.