Scholarship Opportunity

GEAR UP Ohio Scholarship — Existing Cohorts

Offered by Ohio Department of Higher Education

Scholarship funding continues for eligible GEAR UP Ohio participants from high-school graduating classes 2022–2026. The broader access program ended; no new cohorts are funded.

EssayNot required
RenewableYes
Grade LevelCollege Student

Eligibility

  • Be an Ohio resident from an eligible 2022–2026 cohort with at least one year of GEAR UP Ohio participation and a diploma or GED.
  • Meet the program's citizenship or eligible immigration-status rules; be under 22 at the first award.
  • Attend an eligible undergraduate degree program at least half-time.

Requirements

  • Have the institution certify eligibility and maintain satisfactory academic progress for renewal.

How to Apply

  1. 1Contact the college financial aid office and ODHE to verify cohort eligibility and complete the one-time scholarship application.