A set of renewable scholarships designed to ensure that an extraordinary OHIO education is within reach, the program recognizes exemplary academic achievement within our regional communities with awards for fall 2026 incoming full-time freshmen.
Southern Campus Financial Aid & Scholarships
The Ohio University Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships offers information regarding financial aid available to OHIO students. While the OHIO Southern Student Services Office is available to answer your questions and help you secure financial aid, your Financial Aid Offer will be processed by staff on our Ohio University Athens campus. Please stop by the Southern campus Student Services Office or contact the Ohio University Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships for more information.
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OHIO Regional Promise
This renewable award will cover the full cost of tuition and mandatory fees to attend an Ohio University regional campus for fall 2026 incoming full-time, Pell-eligible freshmen with a minimum 3.0 high school GPA whose FAFSA is received by the published deadline.
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4 Years, 1 Low Price
The OHIO Guarantee means students attending an Ohio University regional campus will pay a single fixed rate that covers tuition and most fees for four years.
Financial Aid and Aid Offers
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FAFSA
The 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is open. Completing the FAFSA gives you access to federal student aid — the largest source of aid — along with state and institutional aid. OHIO's first-priority date for submission of the FAFSA is January 15, 2026.
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Types of Aid
When it comes to paying for school, you're not alone. Financial aid is offered from many sources. Grants, scholarships, work-study and low-interest loans help make college more affordable.
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Aid Offers
Financial Aid Offers provide students with cost information, types and amounts of financial aid offered, and necessary action items. Students are encouraged to also view this information on their MyOHIO Student Center.
In-State Tuition
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Kentucky Students
Fill out a Kentucky Reciprocity Application and learn about the KEES program.
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West Virginia Students
Apply to OHIO Southern and receive in-state tuition rates in any undergraduate major.
Scholarships
Funds for academically talented and creatively gifted students are offered by Ohio University through a variety of scholarships. Your application for admission to Ohio University serves as your application for most University scholarships. Upperclass students who submit the online scholarship application are also considered for most upperclass scholarships.
- Scholarships for Incoming Fall Freshmen: The OHIO Regional Advantage Awards program recognizes the exemplary academic achievement within our regional communities. First-year students who are new to an OHIO University regional campus as full-time, degree-seeking students are eligible for consideration for the Regional Advantage Awards program.
Scholarships for Continuing Students: The 2026-27 Online Scholarship Application is now open. Complete the application by the February 1, 2026 deadline. All students are encouraged to apply for scholarships for the 2026-27 year, including current year freshmen. The deadline is February 1, 2026 for all students.
Complete the application at https://webapps.ohio.edu/scholarships or on your OHIO Student Center under the "Student Services Links". Students selected to receive scholarships and/or other financial aid will be notified via email in April.
- Search online for scholarships
- Apply for non-university scholarship opportunities
Available Scholarships at OHIO Southern
There are several scholarships opportunities offered specifically to students at the Ohio University Southern Campus.
Please note: Some scholarships require additional information. For those scholarships, which are marked with an asterisk (*), the form is linked in the qualifications list and must be completed for full consideration.
View All Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Required Enrollment | Qualifications |
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| Ronald and Charles Howard Abbott Scholarship | Full or part time |
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| ACTION: Psychology Club Scholarship | Full time |
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| Clifford E. and Jean Peters Allen Scholarship | Full or part time |
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| Beddall Family Scholarship | Full time |
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| Les Boggs Nursing Scholarship | Full time |
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| Coal Grove Betterment Club Scholarship* | Full time |
Decision made by Coal Grove Betterment Club president, a Coal Grove High School and an Ohio University Southern representative. |
| Brittany Clark Boles Memorial Scholarship | Full or part time |
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| Mary G. Colfer Scholarship | Full time |
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| Mattie Conley Pre-Nursing Scholarship | Full time |
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| Carlton E. Davidson Scholarship | Full time |
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| Dean's Scholarship | Full time |
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| W.F. Dickens Family Scholarship | Full time |
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| Dingus Family Scholarship | Full time |
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| Dorado Family Scholarship | Full time |
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| Bernard Edwards Scholarship | Full time |
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| Don Edwards Scholarship | Full time |
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| Evans Family Scholarship* | Full time |
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| Clarence and Grace Marie Feil Scholarship | Full time or part time |
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| First Star Tri-State Region Scholarship | Full time |
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| Frankfurt Scholarship | Full time |
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| Fruth Pharmacy | Full time |
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| Barry W. Gillum Nursing Scholarship | Full time |
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| Zelma S. Holmes Scholarship | Full time |
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| Jule Huffman Scholarship | Full time |
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| India Association Scholarship by Dr. B.R. Yalamanchili* | Full time |
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| Ironton Empowerment Zone Service Scholarship | Full time |
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| Charles W. Jarrett Memorial Scholarship | Full time |
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| Dixie Ann Johnson/Yalamanchili Scholarship | Full time |
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| Kadim Family Scholarship | Full time |
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| Melissa Dae Kennedy Memorial Scholarship | Full time |
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| Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship Waiver | Full time |
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| Lawrence County Bar Association Scholarship | Full or part time |
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| Little Lambs Scholarship in Memory of Rachel Ann Marie Delaney | Full time |
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| Dick Martin Memorial Scholarship | Full time |
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| Judge Frank McCown Veterans Memorial Scholarship* | Full time |
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| Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital Scholarship | Full time |
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| OUS Faculty & Staff Scholarship | Full time |
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| OUS Technology Scholarship* | Full time |
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| Dr. Nicole Pennington Scholarship | Full time |
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| Peoples Bank Scholarship | Full time |
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| Queen-Utsinger Academic Team Scholarship | Full time |
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| Bob and Kay Rader Scholarship | Full time |
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| Don Ray Broadcasting Scholarship | Full or part time |
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| Winona Reynolds Scholarship | Full time |
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| H. B. Doc Riley, Chapter 51, Disabled American Veterans Scholarship* | Full time |
Freshman HB Doc Riley, Ch. 51 Disabled American Veterans Scholarship Upperclassman HB Doc Riley, Ch. 51 Disabled American Veterans Scholarship |
| Rollyson/RAP/Belville Scholarship | Full or part time |
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| Ben Saunders Memorial Scholarship | Full time |
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| Harold Wesley Shafer Memorial Scholarship | Full time |
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| Bob Smith Scholarship | Full time |
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| Greg Smith Scholarship | Full time |
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| Roy F. Smith Scholarship | Full time |
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| Southern Ohio Medical Center Nursing Scholarship | Full time |
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| Thomas Family Endowment | Full time |
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| Harold K. Thomas and Lena Thomas Scholarship | Full or part time |
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| Richard L. Thornton Memorial Scholarship | Full time |
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| Trumbo Family Scholarship | Full time |
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| Dr. Tony and Mary L. Virgin Scholarship | Full time |
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| Thomas Edwin Wilkes Scholarship | Full time |
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| Willis Family Scholarship | Full or part time |
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| Dorothy W. Wolfe Nursing Scholarship | Full time |
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| Myrtle E. and Lloyd Wood Memorial Scholarship* | Full time |
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| Gwen Worley and Family Memorial Scholarship | Full time |
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| W. Harold and Kathryn L. Young Veterans Scholarship | Full or part time |
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Contact Us
Abby Kuehne
Assistant Director of Financial Aid Advising
Collins Center 118
740.533.4603
abbykuehne@ohio.edu
Book an in-person or virtual appointment