How to apply
- When you apply for admission to OSU, you are automatically considered for scholarships.
- Scholarship selection criteria vary, but can include academic performance, test scores, class rank, and your essay responses on the application for admission. Academic criteria are based on the cumulative unweighted GPA (4.0 scale).
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Scholarship opportunities
- In-state students
- Out-of-state students
- Outside scholarships
Scholarship deadlines
- Nov. 1-Early opportunity scholarship
deadline
The Early Opportunity Scholarship Deadline is Nov. 1, while all scholarship materials must be submitted by Feb. 1 to ensure scholarship consideration for fall-entering students. Make sure you've also submitted the FAFSA with OSU's school code of 003170.
- Feb. 1-Priority scholarship deadline
Applications received after February 1 may not be considered for all scholarship programs and will be considered only if funds remain. Make sure you have sent a new transcript from your high school showing your Fall grades. Keep an eye on your my.okstate.edu for updates.
- May 1-National College Decision Date
Some scholarships and financial aid must be accepted by May 1 or they may be cancelled. It's also important for incoming freshmen to register for housing and orientation & enrollment.
- August 18-Absolute scholarship deadline
Once this date has passed we will no longer make scholarship offers to entering students. Make sure to have any information postmarked by August 18.
- Entering in the Spring semester?
The absolute scholarship deadline for entering OSU in the Spring is the Friday before the semester begins, which is January 13, 2023. All information must have been postmarked prior to this date as well. See the academic calendar here.
Make the most of your application
Finding individual college merit scholarship information can take a lot of time. Instead, we’ve gathered the statistics you need to know about Ohio State University’s merit scholarships, at a quick glance.
Before diving in, make sure to review The Ultimate Guide to Merit Scholarships.
Ohio State University’s Merit Scholarships Statistics
- Percentage of students with no financial need: 53%
- Percentage of students with no financial need who were awarded merit scholarships: 57%
- Average dollar amount of non-need based merit scholarships: $6,825
Partial Scholarships
Maximus, Provost and Trustees Scholarships
Requirements: These awards are based on the strength of the admission application within the context of a given year’s applicant pool.
Award Amount: $1,000-$3,000 ($4,000-$12,000 four-year value)
Due Date: Apply by November 1st to be automatically considered
National Buckeye Scholarship for non-Ohio residents
Requirements: These awards are based on the strength of the admission application within the context of a given year’s applicant pool.
Award Amount: Up to $13,500 ($54,000 four-year value)
Due Date: Apply by November 1st to be automatically considered
Full Scholarships
Eminence Fellows Scholarship
This scholarship seeks to recognize outstanding academic potential, demonstrated commitment to service, and character.
Due Date: November 15th
Morrill Scholarship
This scholarship recognizes academically talented students who are actively engaged in diversity-based leadership, social justice and service.
Due Date: November 1st
To learn more about Ohio State University’s Merit Scholarship opportunities, visit here.
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