"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 University Honor's Program website.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

[Revised 11-17-2009]

** 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
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program 06-19-2010 $1,000 Available to all high school juniors and seniors, as well as students who are currently enrolled in a post secondary institution. More information and applications are available online at: www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
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. More information and Applications are available at:
www.cancer.org/ohiogrants or call 1-888-2276446 ext. 8405 or 8409
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.
Army Nurse Corps Association Scholarship 04-01-2010 $3,000 Available to students who are pursuing a degree in nursing at an accredited college or university. Please see application for full details. More information and applications are available in the Office of Student Financial Assistance.
ASCO Numatics Engineering Scholarship Varies $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 at: www.asconumatics.com/scholarship
BigSun Athletic Scholarship Varies $500 Available to high school seniors or students 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
BrainTrack Computer Science Degree Scholarship 11-01-2009
03-01-2010
 Up to $1,000 Available to part-time or full-time college students who are working toward a degree in computer science. Applicants must have obtained at least one semester’s worth of credits and be enrolled in at least one relevant class during the time of entry. More information and applications are available online at: http://www.braintrack.com/colleges-by-career/computer-programmers#
Clark County Association for Homemakers and Community Education Varies $500 Available to 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year students who are majoring in Family and Consumer Sciences, social work, or social services. Applicants must be native to Clark County, Ohio and have above average scholastic standing. More information and applications are available in the Office of Student Financial Assistance.
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
Fine Art Finals Midwest Regional Scholarship Competition 11-20-2009 Up to $1,200 Available to all students pursuing an Associate, Bachelor, or Masters degree at a public or private college or university located in the Midwest region. Please visit website for full details. More information and applications are available online at: www.fineARTfinals.com
Foreclosure.com Scholarship 12-31-2009 Up to $5,000 Available to all incoming freshman and current college students. Please visit website for full details. More information and applications are available online at: http://www.foreclosure.com/education/scholarship/index.html
Garden Club of America Varies Varies Please visit website for full details. Applications are available online only at:
www.gcamerica.org
Glamour’s 2010 Top 10 College Women Scholarship 12-01-2009 $3,000 Available to all full-time female students who are currently in their junior year of an undergraduate program. Applications are available in the Office of Student Financial Assistance or online at: www.glamour.com/contest
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
Jewish Federation Academic Scholarship 02-15-2010 Varies Available to full-time Jewish undergraduate and graduate students who are in need of financial assistance and are from the greater Chicago metropolitan area. Applicants must exhibit a promising future for significant contributions in their chosen career field, preferably within the helping professions (medicine, human services, Jewish communal service, teaching, mathematics, engineering, performing/fine arts, law, etc.) More information and applications are available online at: www.jvschicago.org
John Hirzel Memorial Scholarship Varies Up to 1,000 Available to students from Wood County, Ohio who are entering their junior or senior year in college. Applicants must be pursuing an Agricultural or Environmental related major and have a GPA of 2.5 or greater. Applications are available in the Office of Student Financial Assistance.
Katherine M. Grosscup Scholarship 01-15-2010 Up to $3,000 Available to college sophomores, juniors or seniors who are pursuing careers in horticulture. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Preference will be given to students living in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania or West Virginia. More information and applications are available in the Office of Student Financial Assistance or online at: www.gcamerica.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/
Nancy Larson Foundation Scholarship 12-04-2009 $1,000 Available to junior and senior college students who are majoring in elementary education. More information and applications are available in the Office of Student Financial Assistance or online at: www.nancylarsonfoundation.org  
National Association of Black Journalists None listed $2,500-$5,000 Available 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) Applications are available at:
www.nabj.org/programs/scholarships
National Merit Scholarship Varies Varies Please visit website for full details. More information is available online at: www.nationalmerit.org
Navy Health Services Collegiate Program None listed Up to $42,000 Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher that are 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.

More information is available at www.navy.com or call 1-800-USA-NAVY
New Look Laser Tattoo Removal Scholarship Varies $1,000 Available to undergraduate students with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Applicants must be pursuing a higher education in the fields of nursing, medicine, natural or applied science, or engineering. More information is available in the Office of Student Financial Assistance or at: www.newlookhouston.com/New_Look_Scholarship.html
Ohio School Psychologists Association Scholarship Varies $1,000 Available to full-time graduate students who are members of the Ohio School Psychologists Association. Applicants must be in the 2nd semester of their first year. More information and applications are available in the Office of Student Financial Assistance
Ohio Soybean Council Foundation Scholarship 01-15-2009 Up to $3,000 Available to full-time undergraduate students who are residents of Ohio and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicants must have at least sophomore status at the time of entry and be majoring in agricultural science, agricultural engineering, agricultural communications, agricultural business, biochemistry, bioengineering, chemical engineering or a related field. Also available to full-time graduate students who are attending an Ohio college or university and are conducting research in bioproducts, biobased materials, bioengineering, biopolymers or a related field More information and applications are available online at: www.soyohio.org
Orphan Foundation of America None Listed $5,000 Available to minority male students that are in their senior year of college and have aged out of the US foster care system. Applications are available online at:
www.orphan.org/casey_family_form.rhtml
Polonia Foundation Student Grant Varies None Listed Available to students who are residents of Ohio and have been accepted to a two-year or four-year college/university. Applicants must not have previously received a Polonia Foundation scholarship. More information and applications are available in the Office of Student Financial Assistance
SAP North America Scholarship Varies $5,000 Available to full-time students who are entering their junior or senior year of college and are currently pursuing a degree in Business, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. More information is available in the Office of Student Financial Assistance. Applications are available online at: www.easymatch.com/sapscholarship
Scandinavian Society of Cincinnati Foundation Scholarship None listed Up to $1,000 Available to students from the Cincinnati area that are planning 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.
Stewardship Science Graduate Fellowship 01-12-2010 Up to $32,400 Available to outstanding senior undergraduate students or students in their first of second year of graduate school. Applicants must be pursuing a Ph.D. in areas related to stewardship science such as high-energy density physics, low-energy nuclear science, or properties of materials under extreme conditions. More information and applications are available online at: www.krellinst.org/ssgf
U.S. Bank Scholarship 03-31-2010 $1,000 Available to all students who are currently attending a four-year college or university. Applicants will be selected through a random drawing. More information and applications are available online at: www.usbank.com/studentloans