Choose Ohio First STEM Scholarship

Eligibility

• Intend to pursue a bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) field 
  • Biological sciences
  • Physical sciences, including physics, chemistry, astronomy and materials sciences
  • Mathematical sciences
  • Computer and information sciences
  • Geosciences
  • Engineering
  • Technology areas associated with the preceding fields (example: biotechnology, chemical technology, engineering technology, information technology, etc.)
  • Teacher education/preparation in one of the above fields
• A U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• A resident of Ohio
• Must maintain a full-time student enrolled status
• Continued progress towards achieving a degree in a STEM field of study
• Maintain good academic standing

Scholarship Obligations

• Participate in Choose Ohio First Scholarship Program socio-cultural, education and advising/mentoring meetings
• Participate and/or complete internship(s), projects and presentations connected with the Choose Ohio First Scholarship Program
• Participate in surveys, interviews or other methods to collect data pertinent to the administration of the Choose Ohio First Scholarship Program with an understanding these surveys will be de-identified and cannot be used against the scholarship recipient

2013-2014 Scholarship Application    The application deadline is March 1, 2013.  

The scholarship is $4,000 annually and renewable based on compliance with program expectations and availability of state funding. UA will award over $2.2 million in Choose Ohio First Scholarships to more than 550 scholars for 2013-2014. For more information or questions, please contact:

Adam A. Smith

Vice President for Student Sucess

Division of Strategic Engagement

The University of Akron

smitha@uakron.edu