Choose Ohio First Scholarship

Amount: $2,000/yr - $7,500

To be considered you must:

  • Be a new entering freshman student
  • Be an Ohio resident
  • Have an undergraduate degree plan in an eligible STEM major (science, technology, engineering, mathematics, including some health-related disciplines)
  • Have a high school grade point average of 3.25 or higher, or ACT score of 27 or higher, or SAT score of 1300 or higher
  • Have a commitment to COF program requirements
  • Have a current FAFSA on file with Financial Aid
  • Students who have a full-tuition scholarship are not eligible.
  • Renewable: Yes, must maintain minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA and satisfactorily complete 15 credit hours per semester.  Must be a STEM major and meet participation requirements for the Choose Ohio First Program.

You must apply to be considered for this scholarship. Award amount for those selected is based on unmet financial need.  The minimum annual scholarship is $2,000.

For more information, please visit the Choose Ohio First page.

Contact Information

Mailing Address
Cleveland State University
2121 Euclid Avenue
UN 440
Cleveland, OH 44115-2214

Campus Location
Allin1 Enrollment Services
2121 Euclid Avenue
BH 116
Cleveland, OH 44115-2214
Phone: 216.687.5411
Toll Free: 888.CSUOHIO
Fax: 216.687.5491
allin1@csuohio.edu