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Learn more about the��Choose Ohio First Scholarship

FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR YOU IF YOU'RE MAJORING IN:

Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering��
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Environmental and Field Biology
Exercise Physiology
Mathematics
Medical Laboratory Sciences
Molecular Biology
Neuroscience
Nursing
Pharmaceutical Biomedical Sciences
Pharmacy
Statistics
Strength and Conditioning
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:
- Complete the Choose Ohio First application and submit by Feb. 1, 2025. Applications received after the deadline will be considered as funds are available.
- Complete the FAFSA��() after it opens, listing ONU to receive the information (optional).��
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.��
- Recipients of COF must be registered for Selective Service, if��required��to do so by federal law. More information regarding who must register for Selective Service can be found at��
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.