Choose Ohio First Scholarship Program

Scholarship · Ohio Department of Higher Education

Choose Ohio First Scholarship Program. $500–$9,081. Source Unavailable. Ohio Department of Higher Education. Not a promise you will receive the award.

Sponsor: Ohio Department of Higher Education
Official link: https://highered.ohio.gov/students/pay-for-college/ohio-grants-scholarships/choose-ohio-first/cof (highered.ohio.gov)
Amount: $500–$9,081. Degree min $1,500/yr; certificate min $500/yr; max $9,081/yr from COF funds (ODHE FA25-005).
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Deadline: Campus-determined application windows at participating Ohio colleges/universities (no single statewide student deadline — official highered.ohio.gov Choose Ohio First)
Who can apply: Students in Ohio
Last checked: October 23, 2026 (we checked the official page)
Last verified: 2026-10-23

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States on file: Ohio

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Source: Ohio Department of Higher Education (official URL on file)

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Deadline verified: yes · 2026-09-07

Application path: confirmed · apply in Next Scholar

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Choose Ohio First: Ohio STEM scholarship funds awarded by participating institutions within ODHE ranges. Official ODHE COF page. Eligibility (Choose Ohio First; checked 2026-09-07): STEM programs; all award decisions by campus.

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Who can apply

Students in Ohio

How to apply

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Questions

Who sponsors Choose Ohio First Scholarship Program?

Ohio Department of Higher Education. Official page: https://highered.ohio.gov/students/pay-for-college/ohio-grants-scholarships/choose-ohio-first/cof

What is the amount for Choose Ohio First Scholarship Program?

$500–$9,081. Degree min $1,500/yr; certificate min $500/yr; max $9,081/yr from COF funds (ODHE FA25-005). This is the amount on file.

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What is the status of Choose Ohio First Scholarship Program?

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