Shawnee State Choose Ohio First Scholarships

Eligibility

• Live in Ohio and begin an eligible program in Spring, Summer or Fall 2027. Priority consideration includes Scioto, Lawrence, Adams, Pike and Jackson counties.
• Incoming freshmen need at least a 3.0 GPA; transfer students need 2.85. The lower searchable GPA applies only to transfers.
• Meet ACT 18 composite with English, math and reading subscores of at least 18; OR SAT 980 with math 510 and verbal 460. An admission associate may discuss alternate placement testing.
• Eligible fields include listed health professions, manufacturing/technology, computing, math/sciences, STEM teaching and selected arts programs; confirm your exact degree or certificate on the official list.

Requirements

• Admission serves as the scholarship application. Qualified applicants are selected first come, first served while funds remain; eligibility does not guarantee an award.
• Participate in cohort events, alumni mentoring, career services and a work-based learning opportunity; sign the scholarship agreement by the assigned date.
• The published degree renewal terms are up to four years, a 3.0 GPA, 27 earned credits per academic year and continued degree progress. Confirm certificate-specific duration and continuation separately.
• No program-specific final closing date is published. Confirm availability and your acceptance deadline with Admissions. The nursing/allied-health subpage retains higher 3.2 GPA / ACT 21 criteria; confirm whether these apply to your specific program before relying on the general thresholds.

How to Apply

1. 1Apply to Shawnee and provide academic records and accepted test or placement results.
2. 2Confirm Ohio residency and admission to a listed 2027-entry program.
3. 3Review the selected award and sign the cohort agreement on time.