Choose Ohio First STEM Scholarship Program at The University of Akron

Choose Ohio First

The Choose Ohio First STEM Scholarship Program helps to recruit and increase more graduates in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine fields from The University of Akron.

 NEWS: UA receives state's largest grant in support of Choose Ohio First Scholars Program

About the program

The Choose Ohio First STEM Scholarship Program provides financial assistance plus additional resources to support your success at UA.

UA began the program in 2009 with a grant provided by the State of Ohio, with a goal of producing an additional 800 graduates in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine fields.

Choose Ohio First STEM Scholarship at The University of AkronChoose Ohio First Scholars come from a variety of backgrounds and with many goals. Our community includes students who:

  • Would normally go out of state for a STEM degree
  • Are interested in STEM but choose a different major
  • Are non-traditional students seeking to enhance or change their career
  • Are former military personnel
  • Are working in the STEM industry
  • Are underrepresented in the STEM disciplines

Eligibility

Who is eligible for the Choose Ohio First STEM scholarship?

  • Must be an Ohio resident
  • 3.0 cumulative GPA highly encouraged according to state guidelines
  • Must major in a qualifying recruited STEM field*
  • Must be full-time on main UA campus
  • Must apply to the Choose Ohio First STEM Scholarship Program during qualifying window (October 1st to January 31st) for the next academic year
  • Can be an incoming, first-time undergraduate or transfer student

* STEM fields include but are not limited to: Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Exercise Science, Physics, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Engineering, Engineering Technology, mathematics, Statistics, Nursing, Speech Pathology/Audiology, and Education (teaching Mathematics or Sciences).

Choose Ohio First at The University of AkronApplication

Applications are open yearly from Oct. 1 to January 31 for the next academic year. They are currently open.  If you are currently in high school use the "high school" application. All others, use the "college" application.

High school - Apply now 
College - Apply now 

Contact OARS

Email: OARS@uakron.edu
Phone: 330-972-7760
Fax: 330-972-5848
OARS Staff

Office:
Simmons Hall 301 (map)
277 East Buchtel Ave.
Akron, OH 44325-4000