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

Health, STEMM and Infrastructure Majors

Chemistry
Neuroscience
Mathematics
Statistics
Pharmaceutical Biomedical Sciences
Exercise Physiology
Strength and Conditioning
Biology
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

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. Applications received after the deadline will be considered as funds are available.
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Only students planning to major in the areas listed above 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

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