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Ohio State National Buckeye Scholarship

Offered by The Ohio State University

Merit award for incoming Columbus-campus first-year students who are not Ohio residents.

EssayRequired
RenewableYes
Grade LevelHigh School Senior

Eligibility

  • Be a non-Ohio resident and U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • Present a competitive academic record, curriculum, class rank if available, and ACT or SAT performance.

Requirements

  • Complete admission by November 1.
  • Renewal requires full-time enrollment and a 2.5 cumulative GPA at scheduled reviews.
  • Complete the required admission personal essay and official ACT or SAT submission; either test meets the testing requirement.

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply for autumn 2027 admission by November 1, 2026 for automatic consideration.

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