Choose Ohio First
The Choose Ohio First STEM Scholarship Program helps to recruit and increase more graduates in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine fields from The University of Akron.
About the program
The Choose Ohio First STEM Scholarship Program provides financial assistance plus additional resources to support your success at 国产伦理.
国产伦理 began the program in 2009 with a grant provided by the with a goal of producing an additional 800 graduates in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine fields.
Choose Ohio First Scholars come from a variety of backgrounds and with many goals. Our community includes students who:
- Would normally go out of state for a STEM degree
- Are interested in STEM but choose a different major
- Are non-traditional students seeking to enhance or change their career
- Are former military personnel
- Are working in the STEM industry
- Are underrepresented in the STEM disciplines
Eligibility
Who is eligible for the Choose Ohio First STEM scholarship?
- Must be an Ohio resident
- 3.0 cumulative GPA highly encouraged according to state guidelines
- Must major in a qualifying recruited STEM field*
- Must be full-time on main 国产伦理 campus
- Must apply to the Choose Ohio First STEM Scholarship Program during qualifying window (October 1st to January 31st) for the next academic year
- Can be an incoming, first-time undergraduate or transfer student
Application
Applications are open every year from October 1 to January 31 for the next following academic year. In order to apply for the Choose Ohio First Scholarship, students must first complete their application to The University of Akron.
Contact OARS
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Email: oarsstaff@uakron.edu
Phone: 330-972-7760
Fax: 330-972-5848
OARS Staff
Office:
Simmons Hall 301 ()
277 East Buchtel Ave.
Akron, OH 44325-4000