Scholarship Opportunity

Choose Ohio First Scholarship

Offered by Ohio Department of Higher Education

Institution-awarded scholarships for Ohio residents entering eligible STEM certificate or degree programs at participating Ohio colleges.

EssayNot required
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Student, Graduate Student, Adult Learner

Eligibility

  • Ohio resident entering an eligible STEM certificate, associate, bachelor’s or graduate program at a participating college.
  • Be new to the funded program; students changing from a non-STEM major may qualify.
  • Meet the participating institution’s additional selection rules.

Requirements

  • Apply through the participating college; no universal student deadline or GPA is published in the statewide overview.
  • Ask the campus contact about funded majors, work-based learning, materials and renewal.

How to Apply

  1. 1Use ODHE’s participating-institutions directory to find your campus contact.
  2. 2Complete that institution’s Choose Ohio First application or selection process.