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The Great Lakes Award will be awarded based on academic record to students entering Fall 2025, Winter 2026, or Summer 2026. This is a scholarship for non-resident students. The scholarship will be automatically awarded to admitted students who meet the GPA, enrollment term, and residency criteria. No application is necessary. Students may receive scholarships for up to 8 consecutive semesters, or until completion of first bachelor's degree, whichever comes first. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Plain Dealer Charities Scholarship is for new entering freshmen who are residents and graduates of a high school in Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga, Portage, Summit, Medina, or Lorain counties. Students may contact the Allin1 Enrollment Services for more information and inquiries about the application.

The Midwest Student Exchange Program for Transfer Students is automatically awarded to Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, or Wisconsin residents. This scholarship covers 25 percent of the amount of the out-of-state portion of tuition. This program is subject to change without notice and is subject to review by the scholarship committee upon receipt of funds and authorization by the Boards of Governors. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Bridge Award will be awarded based on academic record to students entering Fall 2025, Winter 2026, or Summer 2026. This is a scholarship for non-resident students. The Bridge Award fills the out-of-state tuition gap between non-resident and resident tuition rates. The scholarship will be automatically awarded to admitted students who meet the GPA, enrollment term, and residency criteria. No application is necessary. Students may receive scholarships for up to 8 consecutive semesters, or until completion of first bachelor's degree, whichever comes first. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Laurie McGregor Connor Scholarship shall be awarded to a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior collegian member of Gamma deuteron-Ohio Wesleyan University who will pursue an undergraduate degree during the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded. Should no applicants meet the first criteria, the scholarship shall be awarded to a senior or alumna member of Gamma deuteron who will pursue a graduate degree. Should no applicants meet the first and second criteria, the scholarship shall be awarded to any collegian or alumna member of the Fraternity with a permanent address in the state of Ohio who will pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree. In the event Gamma deuteron is disestablished and ceases to exist, unless and until Gamma deuteron is reestablished, the scholarship shall be awarded to a collegian or alumna member of Gamma deuteron who is qualified under the Foundation's then current general scholarship criteria. Should no members of Gamma deuteron qualify, the scholarship shall be awarded to any collegian or alumna member of the Fraternity with a permanent address in the state of Ohio who is qualified under the Foundation's then current general scholarship criteria. Should no member with a permanent address in the state of Ohio qualify, the scholarship shall be awarded to any collegian or alumna member of the Fraternity who is qualified under the Foundation's then current general scholarship criteria. A recommendation from a member of Kappa Alpha Theta and a recommendation from an academic or professional reference are required. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation for more information.

The Choose Ohio First Scholarship Program provides support to Ohio residents who wish to pursue degrees in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or medicine (STEM). Funding through the Choose Ohio First program provides competitive scholarships towards tuition and other college costs while also providing expanded mentorship and career preparation programming. This scholarship is open to first-year students, transfer students (first-time degree-seeking at Kent State University), or students declaring an eligible major for the first time. Undergraduate or graduate Ohio residents or Ohio residents returning to Ohio for graduate school after completing undergraduate studies in other states or countries are eligible to apply. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Choose Ohio First Scholarship is designed to significantly strengthen Ohio's competitiveness within science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines and STEM education. This program aims to support undergraduate and qualifying Graduate Studentss in innovative academic programs. Designated Choose Ohio First programs are integrated with regional economies, meeting statewide educational needs, facilitating the completion of baccalaureate degrees and post-baccalaureate degrees in cost-effective manners, and recruiting underrepresented STEM student groups including Women's, first-generation College Student, and students of color.... Eligible students will be selected and notified by the Office of Financial Aid. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Marauder Choose Ohio First Honors Scholarship is available to new freshmen from the state of Ohio. Students must enroll in the Honors College, maintain status as honors students in good standing, and present research at Choose Ohio First Showcase. Students must be majoring in Science and Math Education, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Mathematics, Water Resource Management, and Sustainable Agriculture.

The Alpha Zeta Omega, Roy Scott Scholarship is open to students who are enrolled as full-time PharmD students in the professional school. Students must be in good standing and must be from northeast Ohio counties (east to Pennsylvania, south to Mansfield, and west to Sandusky). The recipient must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. This scholarship requires current FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to be on file in the Office of Student Financial Aid.