"Outside" scholarships are scholarships from third parties such as a high school or a Kiwanis club. These scholarships are usually awarded on the basis of academic merit or some special talent, such as athletic or musical ability.

Where can you find information about outside scholarships for which you may qualify?

  1. Periodically check this web page for updates to the list below of outside scholarships.
  2. Visit our scholarship search page and try some of the free scholarship searches on the Internet.
  3. Take time to research scholarships available in your local area. Most small, local organizations usually do not publicize their scholarships on the Internet, so the competition for their scholarship dollars is often less vigorous. Finding local organizations that offer scholarships can take a lot of work, but the effort usually pays off! Our scholarship search page provides tips on how to find local scholarships.
  4. For information on National Scholarships and Fellowships, please visit the Honor's office website.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

[Revised 05-08-2009]

** If a scholarship deadline has passed, please check back because there is a good possibility the scholarship will be available again the following year.


NAME DEADLINE AMOUNT CRITERIA WHERE TO GET APPLICATIONS
Air Force Student Sponsorship Program (Not ROTC related) None Varies For Engineering, Computer Science or Meteorology majors. For more information please visit the website.

Applications are available online at:
www.airforce.com/education/officer/moneyForSchool.php

Contact info is Michael.russell@rs.af.mil
American Cancer Society Ohio Division's Survivor Scholarship Program None Varies Applicants must meet the following criteria: resident of Ohio, U.S. citizen, diagnosed with cancer before age 21, under age 25 at the time of application, plan to attend an accredited university or community college in U.S. Applications are available online at:
www.cancer.org/ohiogrants or call 1-888-ACS-OHIO
Americorps / City Year None $4,725 City Year is looking for students between the ages of 17 to 24 who are willing to spend 10 months working in community service, leadership development and civic engagement. After the 10 months, student will be given the amount shown to help pay pack any student loans or costs. More information is available at:
www.cityyear.org
You can apply by contacting the headquarters nearest to the city where you would like to work.
ASCO Numatics Engineering Scholarship 06-30-2009 $5,000 Available to students enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate program in an engineering, instrumentation, systems, electrical, mechanical, or automation discipline for the 2009-2010 school year. At the time of the application, students must have at least completed their sophomore year and have a GPA of 3.2 or higher.
More information is available in the Office of Student Financial Assistance. Applications are available online at:www.asconumatics.com/scholarship
BigSun Athletic Scholarship 06-25-2009 $500 Applicants must be high school seniors or already enrolled in a post secondary institution. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of what sport they’re participating in. Applications are available online at:
www.bigsunathletics.com
Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund 09-11-2011 Varies Applicants must be dependent children or spouses of persons who were killed or are permanently disabled as a direct result of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Applicants may be currently enrolled or planning to enroll in an undergraduate course of study at any accredited two or four-year college or university. Scholarships will be based on financial need. Applications are available in the Office of Student Financial Assistance or at:
www.familiesoffreedom.org
Garden Club of America Varies Varies Please visit website for full details. Applications are available online only at:
www.gcamerica.org
Hispanic Education Foundation Scholarships Varies Varies This site offers information on several scholarships available to Hispanic college students. More information is available in the Office of Student Financial Assistance or at: www.hispaniconline.com
Infinity Rehab Award of Excellence Program Not Listed $7,000-$10,000 This scholarship is to assist students with a future in the geriatric rehabilitation field. Applicants must have completed the first semester of the accredited PT/OT/SLP program and have a GPA of 3.0 or greater. All award winners must sign an employment contract to receive the award. Applications are available in the Office of Student Financial Assistance.
INROADS Internships Varies Varies Internships are awarded to outstanding students of color. They include, graduating high school seniors, and college freshmen and sophomores with a grade point average of a B or better, and a combined SAT score of at least 1000 or an ACT score of 20 or better. These students must be pursuing a major in business, engineering, the applied sciences, computer science, or liberal arts. More information at: www.inroads.org
International Education Financial Aid Varies Varies This site offers information about a variety of study abroad scholarships. Apply at: www.iefa.org
La Unidad Latina Foundation, Scholarships and Grants Varies Varies The site offers a variety of scholarship opportunities for Latino students. Eligibility requirements will vary. More information at:
http://www.foundation.launidadlatina.org/
National Association of Black Journalists None listed $2,500-$5,000 Open to African American students who are enrolled in a Journalism degree program or who show interest in journalism through other means (newspaper staffer, or involvement in television or radio) Apply online at: www.nabj.org
National Research Council of the National Academies 02-01-2009
05-01-2009
08-01-2009
11-01-2009
 $42,000-$72,000 Available to scientists and engineers at all stages of their career. Applicants should hold, or anticipate receiving, a doctorate in science or engineering and can be U.S. citizens or foreign nationals. More information and applications are available online at:
www.national-academies.org/rap
Navy Health Services Collegiate Program None listed Up to $42,000 Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be working toward a degree as a dentist, environmental health specialist, health care administrator, industrial hygienist, optometrist, physician's assistant, physical therapist, pharmacist, or occupational therapist. For more information call: 1-800-USA-NAVY
Or go online to www.navy.com
Orphan Foundation of America None listed $5,000 This scholarship is for minority male students that are in their senior year of college and have aged out of the U.S. foster care system. Applications are available at:
http://www.orphan.org/casey_family_form.rhtml
Sallie Mae Fund Varies Varies The Sallie Mae fund offers a variety of scholarship and loans to students who need assistance. Please visit their website for information regarding particular scholarships. For more information visit:
www.salliemaefund.org
Scandinavian Society of Cincinnati Foundation Scholarship None listed Up to $1,000 Awarded to students from the Cincinnati area that are or plan to continue their studies at a school in one of the Scandinavian countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden). Also available to students from any one of these countries who plan to continue their studies at a school in the Cincinnati Area. For more information and an application form contact:
Mrs. Hilma Schlanser
5448 Sheits Road
Cincinnati, OH 45252
SOACDF Educational Assistance Program None listed Up to $3,000 Awarded to tobacco farming families and their dependants; eligible applicants receive the education and training needed to acquire skills for new or supplemental income-generating occupations. Applications are available in the Office of Student Financial Assistance.
United Negro College Fund, Corporate Scholars Program None listed Up to $10,000 Available to minority students (e.g., African Americans, Asian Pacific Islander Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans) who are sophomores majoring in a business related field. For more information go to:
www.uncf.org or call 1-800-671-7237