Scholarships
Scholarships are also money for college that you don't pay back, and can be based on factors other than financialneed. They vary greatly in how much they award and in how to qualify. The best source of scholarships is the college that accepts you - so look closely at what kind of aid they offer. Other scholarships may come from your high school, organizations you or your family belong to, or local churches and civic groups. Good grades also attract scholarships, but you might be surprised at other criteria for them, such as:
- Chosen major or program
- Gender and race
- Military background
- Parents' place of work
- Artistic ability
- Religious affiliation
- Leadership ability
Need scholarship information for local colleges and universities? Below are links to local college and university scholarship pages.
| Cincinnati Christian University http://www.ccuniversity.edu/financialaid/scholarships.htm Cincinnati Christian University provides a list of the scholarships they offer. This list contains very detailed information regarding eligibility requirements, amount, and duration. One application is required for all the scholarships listed. You can access that application at: scholarshipapp.pdf |
| Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation http://www.cincinnatischolarshipfoundation.org The Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation is a resource for getting information about and applying for a large variety of scholarships. You can access the general application required by the Foundation for all their scholarships at: CSF_Dependent_07.pdf |
| Cincinnati State http://www.cincinnatistate.org Cincinnati State Technical and Community College provides a list of all scholarships offered including the amount and eligibility criteria. Note that the application only needs to be filled out once to be considered for all scholarships for which you are eligible. Directions and more specific information are provided. 0708ScholarApp3.pdf |
| College of Mount St. Joseph http://www.msj.edu The College of Mount St. Joseph provides a list of all scholarships they offer. Included with each scholarship is the amount, source of funding, application requirements, and required test scores and GPA to receive scholarship. 07_financing_brochure_web.pdf |
| Miami University http://www.units.muohio.edu/sfa/scholar/index.htm#special This link gives a description of "special scholarships" offered by Miami University. The eligibility requirements are described for each scholarship. http://www.units.muohio.edu/sfa/scholar/miami.htm This link lists all the scholarships funded by Miami University. For each scholarship the eligibility requirements, amount, and how to apply are listed. Other Scholarship Opportunities This links you to other scholarships offered outside of Miami University. The eligibility requirements, amount, and how to apply are included. |
| Northern Kentucky University http://www.nku.edu/~ofa/schlist4.html Northern Kentucky University offers a comprehensive list of scholarships both inside and outside of the university. Eligibility requirements, amount and duration of scholarship, and who to contact are all listed for each scholarship. For all scholarships with the "Contact" of Office of Student Financial Assistance, you just need to complete one application in order to apply. If the "Contact" is a different location, you will need to contact that location to inquire about applying for the scholarship Follow this link for the application: http://www.nku.edu/~ofa/scholarships.htm |
| Thomas More College financial_aid_scholarships.cfm Thomas More College provides a list of scholarships that are categorized under: Academic, Other, Departmental, Transfer Students, Tuition Remission/Tuition Exchange, Endowed, and Outside. Detailed information is provided under each category for specific scholarships. |
| University of Cincinnati http://www.financialaid.uc.edu/scholarships/search.asp Search for both University of Cincinnati and Non-UC scholarships. Do a general search or look for scholarships offered by specific majors or fields, like music, art, or education. Each scholarship listed includes amount, class levels that are eligible for scholarship, and the funding source. |
| Xavier University http://www.xavier.edu/financial-aid/undergraduate-aid/scholarships.cfm Search for both Xavier University and non-Xavier scholarships. The scholarships are categorized under: Academic, Service, Fine Arts, Alumni, Minority, Special, Athletic, ROTC, and State of Ohio. More details about each scholarship are given. |
You should search for other scholarships in addition to those offered by your high school or chosen colleges universities. Searching may take time, but it can pay off! The best way to search is through websites such as these:
American Indian College Fund - www.collegefund.org
College Scholarships and Financial Aid - www.college-scholarships.com
FinAid - www.finaid.org
Sallie Mae - www.collegeanswer.com
Sallie Mae Fund - www.salliemaefund.org
Scholarships for Hispanics - www.scholarshipsforhispanics.org
United Negro College Fund - www.uncf.org
You can also look in printed scholarship guides at your counseling office, college access resource center, or library.