Columbus State Future Scientists of Ohio Scholarship

Eligibility

• Be an incoming Ohio-resident high-school senior accepted at Columbus State, declare Associate of Science and plan a STEM or medicine bachelor's degree.
• Published criteria require a 3.0 high-school GPA, extracurricular engagement and placement into Math 1149 and English 1100 or equivalent.
• The page lists ACT 24 or SAT 1200 but explicitly encourages applicants without either test to apply. Neither test is marked universally mandatory.
• Prior degree holders and students who attended another college are excluded; high-school CCP/dual-credit students remain eligible. The page states DACA students are not eligible.

Requirements

• The page says the current application is closed and the next cycle opens November 1, 2026. Updated eligibility and application materials will be posted then; recheck before applying. No new closing date is published.
• Complete FAFSA, write the program/goals essay and provide a science or mathematics teacher recommendation.
• Plan to attend STEM Summer Bridge and semester STEM Club meetings. An interview may be requested; monitor campus email.
• Confirm the new cohort's award agreement and continuation requirements rather than assuming all listed historical details are unchanged.

How to Apply

1. 1Apply to Columbus State and declare Associate of Science.
2. 2Revisit the official page November 1 for updated cycle requirements and application.
3. 3Submit FAFSA, essay, teacher recommendation and placement information; complete any requested interview.