CHOOSE OHIO FIRST

Learn more about the Choose Ohio First Scholarship

FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR YOU IF YOU'RE MAJORING IN:

COMPUTER SCIENCE PROGRAMS OF INNOVATION
(funds for the 2021-22 academic year are currently still available)

Computer Science
Computer Engineering

HEALTH AND INFRASTRUCTURE MAJORS
(the application is now closed for the 2021-22 academic year and will reopen this fall for the 2022-23 academic year)

Exercise Physiology
Strength and Conditioning
Medical Laboratory Sciences
Physics
Civil Engineering
Molecular Biology
Biochemistry
Environmental and Field Biology
Nursing
Pharmacy
Pre-Professional Programs: Medicine, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant

Application process

Here's what you need to do to apply for a Choose Ohio First (COF) scholarship:
- Incoming students must complete the FAFSA financial aid form and request that the records be sent to ONU.
- To receive full consideration, COF applicants must complete the application and submit by Feb. 1, 2021. Applications received after the deadline will be considered as funds are available.
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Download the application for Computer Science/Computer Engineering

The 2021-22 application for Health and Infrastructure is now closed and will reopen this fall for the 2022-23 academic year
Only students planning to major in computer science or computer engineering, or study health and infrastructure majors may apply. Other requirements include:
- Applicants must be residents of the state of Ohio or a graduate of an Ohio high school.
In order to continue to receive the COF scholarship throughout the next four years (pending state funding), recipients are required to:

• Maintain a college GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Complete the necessary field experiences and internships required within their major.
• Participate in Choose Ohio First Scholars programming on campus
• Participate in program surveys, interviews or other data-collection activities required by ONU and the Ohio Board of Regents

Have a question? Just let us know.

For scholarship information, contact Dr. Melanie Weaver, director of financial aid, at 419-772-2271
or m-weaver.2@onu.edu.

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Application process

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Eligibility

Requirements of COF Scholars

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