Honors Program

$37,056
Tuition and fees for up to eight semesters.
May be combined with Voyager and Resident Award

Incoming freshmen students (2013 high school graduate), must complete honors application by Jan. 15 and meet at least one of the following criteria to be considered:

• 30 ACT Composite score or above
• 1950 or above SAT total score
• Top 10 percent of high school class ranking

Number of Awards: 35-40

Yes, must maintain minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA. Must participate and be in good standing in Honors Program. 

University Scholars Award

$18,000
$4,500 per year for up to four consecutive years of $18,000 total. (May be combined with Voyager and Resident Award) 

Incoming freshmen students (2013 high school graduate)

• Must have minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA and minimum 26 ACT composite score or 1190 SAT (critical reading and math combined) at the time of admission
• Must have accepted admission and indicated participation in University Scholars Program by May 1
• Attend CSU full-time

Number of Awards: Competitive, limited number available. All University Scholars Award recipients have been selected for the 2013-2014 year.

Yes, must maintain minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA and satisfactorily complete 15 credit hours per semester. Must participate and be in good standing in University Scholars Program. 

Freshman Scholars Award

$12,000
$3,000 per year for up to four consecutive years or $12,000 total. (May be combined with Voyager and Resident Award)

Incoming freshmen students (2013 high school graduate) 

• Must have minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and minimum 23 ACT composite score or 1070 SAT (critical reading and math combined) at the time of admission
• Must have accepted admission by May 1
• Attend CSU full-time

Number of Awards: Competitive, limited number available. Accept your admission early to be considered.

Yes, must maintain minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and satisfactorily complete 15 credit hours per semester. 

Ruth Ann Moyer

$9,264
Full In-State Tuition ($4,632 for Fall 2012 and Spring 2013)
Up to 18 credit hours per semester

Must have accepted admission and submit final transcripts by June 15 (effective for the 2013-2014 academic year). To apply for this scholarship, please submit a brief personal essay telling us about yourself including your future plans, any challenges you may have faced and overcome, and what receiving this scholarship means to you. Please submit essays to: Dr. Ruth Ann Moyer Scholarship, Attn: Financial Aid Scholarship Coordinator, 2121 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115. (Essays must be received by June 15th to be considered for scholarship.)

Number of Awards: 2

Yes, must maintain cumulative 3.0 GPA and remain in good academic standing.

Richard Eaton Scholarship

$1,000 to $9,264
Full In-State Tuition ($4,632 for Fall 2012 and Spring 2013)
Based on available funding

Scholarship awarded to a new freshman interested in the field of communication. Student must have a high school cumulative 2.5 GPA, attend full-time.

Number of Awards: Varies

No

Academic Department Scholarships (scholarships based on academic majors)

$500 to $9,264
Full In-State Tuition ($4,632 for Fall 2012 and Spring 2013)
Determined by individual college or department

Consult the academic college or department website for scholarship availability and eligibility criteria

Number of Awards: Determined by college or department

Varies

Freshman Scholars Resident Award

$8,000
$2,000 per year for up to four consecutive years or $8,000 total (May be combined with Honors, University Scholars, Freshman Scholars and Voyager)

Incoming freshmen students (2013 high school graduate)

• Must live in Fenn Tower or Euclid Commons
• Must have minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and minimum 23 ACT composite score or 1070 SAT (critical reading and math combined) at the time of admission
• Must have accepted admission by May 1
• Attend CSU full-time

Number of Awards: Competitive, limited number available. Accept your admission early to be considered.

Yes, must maintain minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and satisfactorily complete 15 credit hours per semester and live in Fenn Tower or Euclid Commons

Voyager Scholarship

Up to $7,800
Difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition
Scholarship is for up to four consecutive years (eight semesters maximum)

• Must be a non-resident of Ohio
• New freshman (or a student beginning classes in the fall with no more than 29 credit hours earned)
• Must have minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and minimum 23 ACT composite score or 1070 SAT (critical reading and math combined) at the time of admission
• Must have accepted admission by May 1
• Attend CSU full-time

Number of Awards: Competitive, limited number available. Accept your admission early to be considered.

Yes, must maintain non-Ohio residency status (charged non-resident tuition) and minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, and satisfactorily complete 15 credit hours per semester. 

Choose Ohio First

$500 to $5200

Consult the Choose Ohio First website for scholarship availability and eligibility criteria.

For students in biology, chemistry, engineering, math, medicine, health sciences, nursing, physics, psychology, technology, teaching a STEMM discipline and related fields

Yes

Moses Cleaveland Scholarships

$500 to $4,000
Tuition assistance is provided by the generous donation of individuals and corporations in the Cleveland community.

Scholarship assistance for high school seniors demonstrating academic achievement and great promise for completion of a bachelor's degree. Students must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA.

Number of Awards: Varies, based on available funding

No

The Plain Dealer Charities Scholarship

$1,000 to $2,500
Based on available funding

Awarded to new entering freshmen who are residents and graduates of a high school in Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga, Portage, Summit, Medina or Lorain counties. Students must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and intend to major in Journalism or Business Management. 

Number of Awards: Varies, based on available funding

No

Claire A. Van Ummersen Scholarship

$500 to $2,000
Based on available funding

Scholarship awarded to a new incoming freshman who graduated in the top 10% of their high school class or a current CSU student with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA. Recipient must attend CSU full time.

Number of Awards: Varies, based on available funding

No

Link Program Scholarship

$500 to $2,000
Based on available funding

Graduating high school seniors or current CSU students interested in pursuing bachelor's degrees in Business, Engineering or Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. Students must demonstrate the ability to perform college level course work. Selection of program participants is based on high school performance, college entrance examination scores (ACT/SAT), counselor/teacher recommendations, and evaluation of the LINK application. A separate application is required.

Number of Awards: Varies, based on available funding

For more information visit the Link Program website.

Athletic Scholarships (Division I)

$500 to $10,463^[1]
In-State per semester
(1^ $4,632 tuition plus $5,831 room and board)

$500 to $12,024^[2]
Out-of-State per semester
(2^ $6,193 tuition plus $5,831 room and board)

Determined by the Athletics Department. May include books, tuition and room/board allowance.

Students interested in athletics should contact the Athletic Department at 216.687.5119 or visit the Athletic Department web site regarding scholarships and NCAA aid eligibility.

Number of Awards: Based on NCAA regulations and requirements.

Athletic student contracts are issued one academic year at a time.