University of Cincinnati Darwin T. Turner Scholars

Eligibility

• Be a graduating high school senior or an incoming freshman with no previous post-high-school college enrollment, seeking a UC bachelor's degree.
• Have at least a 3.0 unweighted GPA OR a 3.2 weighted GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Graduate from a high school in Hamilton, Butler, Warren, Clermont or Brown County, Ohio; Dearborn County, Indiana; or Kenton, Boone or Campbell County, Kentucky. Public, private, charter and homeschool students in these counties are eligible.

Requirements

• Complete the UC admission Common Application and required materials by November 1 of senior year for invitation consideration; the upcoming date is November 1, 2026.
• Invited applicants complete two essay/statement responses and provide a recommendation letter for competitive review.
• After selection, complete at least 12 credits per semester, retain a 3.0 cumulative UC GPA, participate in required seminars/activities and complete at least 30 community service hours.
• Meet weekly office sign-in and requested staff meeting requirements. The optional living-learning community is not required participation or a housing scholarship.

How to Apply

1. 1Apply for UC freshman admission before the November 1 consideration deadline.
2. 2Monitor the application email for a Turner invitation and complete the invited materials.
3. 3If selected, review the tuition limits and ongoing program obligations.