Scholarship Opportunity

Ohio University OHIO Excellence Scholarship

Offered by Ohio University

The merit-based core of OHIO's Excellence Awards for new Athens-campus first-year students entering fall 2027.

EssayNot required
RenewableYes
Grade LevelHigh School Senior

Eligibility

  • Enter Ohio University's Athens campus as a new first-year undergraduate in fall 2027.
  • Meet the scholarship's academic selection criteria; some full-tuition and named scholar awards restrict combinations.

Requirements

  • Submit a complete admission application with required academic records; there is no separate merit application.
  • Follow the award offer's enrollment and academic renewal conditions; awards may renew for up to four consecutive years.

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply by November 15, 2026 early action for automatic consideration; later completed applications are considered as funding permits.
  2. 2ACT/SAT are optional. FAFSA is needed for separate need-based components, not the basic merit-only route.