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GREATER COLUMBUS CONVENTION CENTER INVITES LOCAL STUDENTS TO APPLY FOR PRESTIGIOUS LEGENDS GLOBAL SCHOLARSHIP
Legends Global to Award $3,000 Scholarships to Deserving Students Worldwide
(COLUMBUS, OH – May 4, 2026) — The Greater Columbus Convention Center (GCCC), part of the Legends Global portfolio, is inviting local students to apply for the annual Legends Global Scholarship program. The Legends Global Scholarship program seeks to provide educational and career development opportunities for students in under-resourced communities worldwide, creating accessible pathways for them to pursue their education and career goals.
Starting on May 4, 2026, and continuing until May 29, 2026, students living within 30 miles (50 km) of the Greater Columbus Convention Center, located at 400 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215, will be eligible to apply for the prestigious scholarship.
Funded by the Legends Global Acts Foundation, Legends Global’s corporate social responsibility platform committed to strengthening communities and investing in people, the scholarship program will award 40 scholarships to deserving students worldwide, totaling $120,000.
“Through the Legends Global Scholarship program, we’re proud to support students in our community as they pursue their academic and professional dreams,” said Dean Dennis, general manager of the Greater Columbus Convention Center for Legends Global, which manages the venue. “The sports, entertainment, and events industries thrive on diverse perspectives and fresh talent. By investing in these students today, we’re helping to build a more inclusive and dynamic future for our industry while creating meaningful opportunities for the next generation of leaders.”
Launched in 2022, the Legends Global Scholarship program continues to expand opportunities for students from around the world who aspire to careers in the sports, entertainment, and events industries. The program is administered by International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. (ISTS), an independent company that specializes in managing sponsored educational assistance programs, ensuring complete impartiality in the selection of recipients.
More information and application details may be found at Legends Global Scholarship 2026.
Key Program Dates:
- Application Opens: May 4, 2026
- Application Deadline: May 29, 2026
- Notification of Selection Results: Mid-July 2026
- Scholarship Funds Disbursed: August 1, 2026
ABOUT LEGENDS GLOBAL ACTS FOUNDATION
Legends Global Acts represents Legends Global’s commitment to sustainability, equity and community impact worldwide. As a part of this broader corporate social responsibility platform, the Legends Global Acts Foundation was established to support community-based initiatives in the cities where they operate. This includes signature programs, such as the Scholarship program, which provides financial support and meaningful career exposure to students in the communities served by Legends Global-managed venues.
ABOUT LEGENDS GLOBAL
Legends Global is the premier partner to the world’s greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services, including feasibility & consulting, owner’s rep, sales, partnerships, venue management, hospitality, merchandise, and content & booking. Through our white-label approach, we keep our partners front and center while leveraging the power of our global network: over 450 venues, 20,000 events, and 165 million guests annually. To learn more, visit us at www.LegendsGlobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.
ABOUT THE GREATER COLUMBUS CONVENTION CENTER The Greater Columbus Convention Center is a state-of-the-art building with 1.8 million square feet of flexible, customizable meeting and exhibit space. Located in the heart of downtown Columbus, the Greater Columbus Convention Center is surrounded by a lively restaurant, shopping, and entertainment district, making it a leading convention destination in the city, state, and country. To learn more, visit us at www.columbusconventions.com