Scholarships & Financial Aid

UC awards more than $19 million in merit-based scholarships each year. Our most prestigious scholarship programs reward community service and leadership potential in addition to academic performance.

Cincinnatus Scholarships
>> New deadline for fall 2008: December 15

Eligible high school seniors who complete their UC admission applications (including transcripts and test scores) by December 15th are automatically invited to the Cincinnatus Scholarship Competition. Every student who competes is guaranteed to receive a scholarship at one of four award levels.

UC|21 Scholars Award

Finalists in the National Merit scholarship competition are eligible for the UC|21 Scholarship. This program provides in-state tuition and fees (out-of-state students are responsible for paying the out-of-state surcharge), UC multiple occupancy base room rate, admission to UC's Honors Scholars Program and a $1,500 one-time allocation toward the purchase of a computer, undergraduate research study or study abroad experience. Limited to 50 scholarships each year.

Darwin T. Turner Scholarships

Incoming underrepresented freshmen from Ohio may apply for Darwin T. Turner Scholarships. Any student who is interested in the Turner Scholarship must submit an application.

Financial aid

Once you have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) the UC Student Financial Aid Office considers you for all aid sources. We first look at scholarship and grant eligibility based on merit or need. Self-help sources such as work-study and loans are then assessed. It is in your best interest to submit your financial aid application early if you wish to be considered for all these funding possibilities.