The Ohio University Incentive Award is a financial award available to disproportionately represented students and is based on academic merit and personal achievement.
Vision and Purpose
The Incentive Award Program provides valuable educational opportunities designed to enrich the intellectual experiences of talented students from disproportionately represented populations. The program promotes personal, social, cultural, and academic excellence, as well as professional development. This vision is achieved through creative programs, faculty-mentored research, scholarship, and character education.
Objectives
Provide support services that lead to students' academic success.
Create opportunities for leadership and student engagement.
Assist students with career exploration.
Provide opportunities for intercultural dialogue and multicultural education.
Encourage participation in campus and community service organizations.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the Incentive Award, students must be admitted to Ohio University and have demonstrated academic excellence and personal achievement in high school. Those who qualify will be notified by the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships and the Office for Diversity. Program activities include:
