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Choose Ohio First Scholarships

Choose Ohio First Scholarships

The Choose Ohio First Scholarship is a collaborative scholarship between Ohio University and the Ohio Department of Education. The program is designed to significantly strengthen Ohio’s competitiveness within STEM disciplines and STEM education by investing in innovative academic programs across the state.

Learn more about each cohort below to see how you can become a Choose Ohio First Scholar.

Cohort 1 - Computer Science

Open to computer science majors.

Benefits:

  • Dedicated tutoring pool for Choose Ohio First scholars.

  • Dedicated travel funds for research-active Choose Ohio First Scholars.

  • Dedicated research fellowships for Choose Ohio First Scholars (additional application required).

Requirements:

  • Maintain a GPA of 2.75 or higher.

  • Mandatory one-on-one advising session with their Choose Ohio First advisor once per semester to ensure satisfactory academic progress.

  • Must remain in computer science.

 

Cohort 2 - Advanced Manufacturing

Open to all engineering majors.

Benefits:

  • Exclusive programming includes bi-weekly seminars on topics relevant to advanced manufacturing 
Advanced manufacturing students at General Mills
Advanced manufacturing Choose Ohio First students tour the General Mills facility in Wellston, Ohio.

Requirements:

  • Maintain a GPA of 2.75 or higher.

  • Attend 8 hours of Choose Ohio First events during the semester.

Cohort 3 - Energy Engineering

Benefits:

  • TBD

Requirements:

  • TBD

For more information, contact Chad Mourning, Ph.D.