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What are Ohio scholarships?
Ohio scholarships are financial aid for college created specifically for students living in Ohio or looking to go to school in Ohio. Ohio scholarships can help students attain higher education opportunities that otherwise may be out of reach due to financial reasons. All scholarships are free money for college that you don’t have to pay back.
Eligibility requirements for Ohio scholarships
Before you apply for Ohio scholarships, make sure you check the eligibility requirements. To qualify for Ohio scholarships, you’ll most likely need to prove you’re a resident or you’re attending school in that state. Some other common eligibility requirements may include your GPA, community service, citizenship, plan to attend an accredited program, leadership potential, and submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). Scholarship eligibility requirements vary, so don’t assume you won’t qualify. Check them out!
Are Ohio scholarships worth my time?
Some scholarships are quick and easy to apply for. Others require time and effort. Typically, fewer students apply to scholarships that require work which means you could have better odds of winning.
Pro tip: Don’t skip over Ohio scholarships with smaller award amounts ($). There’s typically less competition for them—and they add up!
How do I find Ohio scholarships?
There are many resources to help you find Ohio scholarships.
Scholarship resources
- The financial aid office at a college or career school
- Organizations (such as professional associations) related to your field of interest
- Federal agencies
- Free scholarship search tools like Scholly Scholarships
- Local libraries, businesses, or associations
Your high school guidance office is a great place to start when looking for local scholarships. You could also try doing a search for your city’s name and “community foundation,” or the county you live in and “foundation.”

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The Scholarships360 $10,000 "No Essay" Scholarship
Due: 6/30/2025
No Essays
$10,000
Ohio War Orphan & Severely Disabled Veterans' Children Scholarship Program
Due: 5/15/2025
No Essays
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
Amount Varies
The Ohio War Orphan & Severely Disabled Veterans' Children Scholarship Program awards tuition assistance to the children of deceased or severely disabled Ohio veterans who served in the armed forces during a period of declared war or conflict. The scholarship may be awarded to students attending Ohio public institutions, who will be funded 83 percent of tuition and general fees; and students attending private institutions, who will receive an annual award amount of $6,490 for the year. To receive scholarship benefits, a student must be pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree at an eligible college or university. Students may receive benefits covering a maximum of 15 quarters or 10 semesters. If a student has a learning disability, they would be eligible to receive the scholarship for 20 semesters and 30 Quarters, along with having the cumulative GPA requirement of 2.0 waived. However, the student's institution must send confirmation of this status by email to the WOS Program Manager before approving the waiver or exception. Students may apply online or submit their paper applications through mail. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
David V. Stivison Appalachian Community Action Scholarship
Due: 5/1/2025
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
Amount Varies
The David V. Stivison Appalachian Community Action Scholarship Fund was created as a tribute to David's pursuit of academic excellence and his commitment to help others achieve their fullest potential. The scholarship provides financial assistance to students who are residents of the 30 counties in the Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development service area and want to attend college but lack the required resources. Applicants must reside in a household with a total annual income at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. Applicants must have obtained or will obtain a high school degree or GED. Non-traditional students may apply directly to local Community Action Agencies. Preference will be given to first-year students who plan to attend either a 2-year or 4-year institution of higher education within the 30-country COAD service area, unless the field of study chosen by the applicant is not offered by any of these institutions. Applicants must submit their application for Financial Assistance, Household Income Statement and Verification Form, and Income documentation. Applications must be submitted to the appropriate COAD-member Community Action Agency that serves the county where the applicant resides. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
AIST Ohio Valley Member Chapter Scholarship
Due: 4/30/2025
No min. GPA Required
$2,500
The AIST Ohio Valley Chapter Scholarship is available to students who are dependents of Ohio Valley Member Chapter members or to student members who live or attend a university in the chapter area, who are pursuing an education directly relating to the production of iron and steel, relating to the support of the production of iron and steel, or the management of iron and steel manufacturing and distribution of steel. The student must be the child (including step-children, adopted children, or wards) of a member in good standing of the AIST Ohio Valley Member Chapter, or an AIST Student member, in good standing. The student must be accepted into, planning to attend, or currently enrolled in an eligible curriculum at an accredited university, college, or technical training center. STEM Bachelor of Science degrees preferred. Bachelor of Arts Degree candidates in related fields such as general manufacturing management are eligible. Students wishing to attain an Associate of Science degree in STEM-related technology are also eligible to apply. Recipients are encouraged to re-apply. To re-apply, it is the responsibility of the student to submit an application and official transcript of grades for the entire academic year to the AIST Ohio Valley Member Chapter Secretary as soon as the current term is completed for subsequent review by the Scholarship Award Committee. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
Macy's Emergency Scholarship Fund
Due: Varies
No Recommendations Required
$500
The Macy's Emergency Scholarship Fund is a joint partnership between LNESC & Macy's to provide financial resources to deserving students facing economic hardship and immediate monetary need that, if not met, could result in an inability to complete classes or a degree program. Emergency financial need resulting from the following will qualify students for funding: change in family income/support; loss of job; death of an immediate family member; natural disaster; pending eviction or home foreclosure; burglary; or fire. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and in good standing. For consideration, applicants must submit their college transcript, including proof of full-time enrollment and cumulative GPA; and budget information detailing the amount of funds requested along with supporting documentation. Applications will be considered until all funds have been awarded. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
Laurie McGregor Connor Scholarship
Due: Varies
No Essays
No min. GPA Required
No Transcripts Required
$1,475
The Laurie McGregor Connor Scholarship shall be awarded to a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior collegian member of Gamma deuteron-Ohio Wesleyan University who will pursue an undergraduate degree during the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded. Should no applicants meet the first criteria, the scholarship shall be awarded to a senior or alumna member of Gamma deuteron who will pursue a graduate degree. Should no applicants meet the first and second criteria, the scholarship shall be awarded to any collegian or alumna member of the Fraternity with a permanent address in the state of Ohio who will pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree. In the event Gamma deuteron is disestablished and ceases to exist, unless and until Gamma deuteron is reestablished, the scholarship shall be awarded to a collegian or alumna member of Gamma deuteron who is qualified under the Foundation's then current general scholarship criteria. Should no members of Gamma deuteron qualify, the scholarship shall be awarded to any collegian or alumna member of the Fraternity with a permanent address in the state of Ohio who is qualified under the Foundation's then current general scholarship criteria. Should no member with a permanent address in the state of Ohio qualify, the scholarship shall be awarded to any collegian or alumna member of the Fraternity who is qualified under the Foundation's then current general scholarship criteria. A recommendation from a member of Kappa Alpha Theta and a recommendation from an academic or professional reference are required. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation for more information.
Glenna R. Joyce Scholarship
Due: 1/1/2026
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
Amount Varies
The Glenna R. Joyce Scholarship is available to students from any college or major with outstanding academic achievement, commitment to service, and demonstrated financial needs. Recipients must be residents of one of the following counties in Ohio: Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Licking, Madison, Pickaway, or Union. This scholarship covers the cost of attendance, including tuition, fees, room, meals, books, personal expenses, and standard transportation allowance for four years of undergraduate study at Notre Dame. Please visit the scholarship website for more information.
Miami University Ohio Governor's Scholarship
Due: 12/1/2025
No Essays
No min. GPA Required
Amount Varies
The Ohio Governor's Scholarship is available to Ohio residents who apply for admission by December 1. This award covers full tuition and general fees for a top student from each of Ohio's 88 counties. Course fees are not covered by this scholarship.
Marauder Choose Ohio First Honors Scholarship
Due: Varies
No Essays
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
$32,000
The Marauder Choose Ohio First Honors Scholarship is available to new freshmen from the state of Ohio. Students must enroll in the Honors College, maintain status as honors students in good standing, and present research at Choose Ohio First Showcase. Students must be majoring in Science and Math Education, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Mathematics, Water Resource Management, and Sustainable Agriculture.
Flashes Go Further Scholarship
Due: 2/15/2026
No Essays
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
Amount Varies
The Flashes Go Further Scholarship is open to admitted and continuing students with a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and pursuing their first bachelor's degree attending full-time at the Kent Campus. Students must establish financial aid eligibility annually for their initial and continued awarding through FAFSA completion. Males age 18-24 must register with Selective Service. Please visit the scholarship website for more information.
What types of scholarships are available for students?
Need-based scholarships
These are scholarships for students who have demonstrated a financial need. There’s no universal number or set income level that tells you if you qualify. How each scholarship defines what financial need means varies. The federal government as well as specific organizations, corporations, and colleges/universities/schools offer need-based scholarships.
Merit scholarships
Merit scholarships are for students who have shown high academic, athletic, or extracurricular achievement over their high school careers. Not all schools/colleges offer merit-aid—highly selective schools typically don’t. The process for applying for merit scholarships varies. For merit scholarships offered through colleges and universities, you generally don’t have to do anything other than complete the application to the school itself. For some schools, you need to submit the FAFSA® to be eligible.
Career-specific grants or scholarships
These are awarded to students who know they want a career in a specific industry. Maybe they know they want to be a teacher, a nurse, or an engineer. To be eligible for grants, students must submit the FAFSA®. To find career-specific scholarships, try searching for your major and “association.”
Community or nonprofit scholarships
Nonprofit and community organizations often receive funding from donors to create scholarship programs for students who need them.
Tips for successful scholarship applications
- Pull together everything you need for the application including transcripts, so you can submit a complete scholarship application.
- You may need a recommendation letter or letters for a scholarship. Ask a teacher, employer, or someone else who knows you to write one for you—and be sure to give them enough time to do it.
- If you’re writing a scholarship essay, follow the prompt, answer the essay question completely, and write from your experience. A few well-written essays that you can reuse for different scholarship applications can really pay off.
- Highlight your strengths and achievements in your application.
- Talk about your financial need and what you would use the scholarship money for if you won. How would it help?
- Have to interview for a scholarship? Dress to impress in a professional outfit. And do your research! Look into how/why the scholarship was created. Try to bring up why it’s meaningful to you. Also, don’t forget to send a thank-you note afterwards.
- Keep track of all the deadlines for the scholarships you’re applying to. If you miss one, they may not extend the due date.
- Apply for scholarships year after year, all through college. As you continue your studies, gain more experience, and try new extracurricular activities in college, you might be eligible for more scholarships you weren’t originally qualified for.
Here are more tips that can help you understand all there is to know about scholarships and up your chances of winning.
Frequently asked questions
These tips can help as you get ready to apply for Ohio scholarships.
When are scholarship application deadlines?
There’s no standard deadline for scholarship applications. Each scholarship has its own deadline, so be sure to keep track of dates and make sure you don’t miss any deadlines of scholarships that you want to apply to.
Do you need to know which college you’re attending?
You don’t need to know which college you’re going to attend before applying for most scholarships. However, once you’re awarded scholarships, some of them may ask for eligibility verification—which can include proof of college enrollment.
Is there a limit on how many scholarships you can apply for?
Absolutely not, so apply for as many as you can to increase your chances of winning free money. Want to find more types of scholarships? There are so many, check them out!
Pro tip: Apply for scholarships each year you’re in college.
Does every scholarship application require an essay?
Not every scholarship will ask you to submit an essay—different scholarships have different requirements. If you’re applying for a scholarship with an essay and need help writing yours, get tips for writing scholarship essays.
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