Eligibility Information
Applications are closed for Fall 2024.
How Do I Apply?
Eligible admitted students to four-year undergraduate degrees will receive an email with application instructions.
You will apply for the Choose Ohio First Scholarship in your applicant portal. We encourage you to apply soon as funds are limited, and the selection process is competitive.
Eligibility Criteria
- Ohio resident and U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Major in one of 小黄片视频鈥檚 eligible STEM majors (see here for a complete list of majors)
- First year students, transfer students (first time degree-seeking at 小黄片视频) or students declaring an eligible major for the first time
- Minimum 3.0 GPA (high school or undergraduate)
- Former College Credit Plus students are welcome to apply
- Undergraduate or graduate Ohio residents or Ohio residents returning to Ohio for graduate school after completing undergraduate studies in other states or countries are eligible to apply
- First-generation and underrepresented students are strongly encouraged to apply
Application Information
- Scholarships are limited and competitive and applications will be reviewed on a first-come basis
- Application requires completion of one short essay questions describing motivation for major and internship or research experiences
- Acceptance of scholarship commits the student to:
- Engaging in at least one work-based learning experience (research, co-op, internship)
- Participating in monthly career preparation workshops and Choose Ohio First group social events
- Meeting regularly with faculty leaders in their majors for additional advising and mentoring
- Completing progress reports each semester
Enrolled in a Two-year Program?
Students enrolled in eligible two-year programs at any campus will be automatically considered for the scholarship. There are no additional steps to apply.