Scholarship Opportunity

University of Cincinnati Pride Grant

Offered by University of Cincinnati

Coordinated tuition support and a book allowance for Pell-eligible Cincinnati Public Schools graduates entering UC, including the restricted direct Cincinnati State transfer pathway.

EssayNot required
RenewableYes
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Student

Eligibility

  • Graduate from a Cincinnati Public Schools district high school in 2002 or later after attending a CPS high school for at least the full academic year immediately before graduation.
  • Be admitted to a UC undergraduate degree and Pell-eligible in the initial UC term; regional campuses can qualify.
  • Have no other post-high-school college/trade-school enrollment except the allowed direct Cincinnati State route. Eligible Cincinnati State transfers must enroll at UC no later than the academic year following their last Cincinnati State term and meet the pathway's degree requirements.
  • The dedicated FAQ says initial GPA requirements were removed for Fall 2022 onward. UC's transfer table still lists a 3.0 GPA and a recent associate degree for the Cincinnati State route; transfer applicants must confirm this discrepancy with Enrollment Services.

Requirements

  • Complete FAFSA and verification if requested; the FAQ lists no separate Pride Grant application deadline.
  • For renewal, retain Pell eligibility, at least a 2.0 cumulative UC GPA, satisfactory academic progress and at least 12 completed credits per term.
  • Funding is for eligible full-time in-class terms, not co-op terms. Institutional aid can reduce the Pride Grant; the book allowance is not a separately guaranteed cash stipend.

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply for an eligible UC degree and complete FAFSA.
  2. 2Confirm CPS history and any Cincinnati State transfer eligibility with Enrollment Services.
  3. 3Review the estimated Pride Grant in the aid offer and meet annual renewal requirements.