Scholarships
At Ohio State Newark, we have a tradition of awarding scholarships that recognize student accomplishments.
Scholarships awarded directly
Most scholarships do not require students to do anything other than be admitted and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) every year. However, to maximize your opportunity to be awarded a scholarship at Ohio State Newark, ALL students are encouraged to follow the directions below for ScholarshipUniverse.
Scholarships with application (ScholarshipUniverse)
The university offers hundreds of special-eligibility scholarships with a wide variety of eligibility criteria. ScholarshipUniverse is a scholarship-matching tool that simplifies the process of finding and applying for scholarships from Ohio State and more than 10,000 external sources, such as churches; professional, civic or service organizations; private foundations; the military; and more.
Some Ohio State Newark Campus scholarships may require additional information. Follow all the steps below to apply for all of the scholarships available to you.
How it works
Log in to ScholarshipUniverse using your Ohio State username (lastname.#) and password, create your account, and answer or update questions about yourself. Based on your profile and your current academic status at Ohio State (major, GPA, etc.), you'll be matched with scholarships that you might qualify for.
As an Ohio State Newark student, you can apply for additional scholarships specific to the Newark campus. In ScholarshipUniverse, complete the following applications:
- The Ohio State University at Newark Scholarship Application to be matched with up to 20 scholarships at the Newark campus
- The Alethea E. Sleight Newark Campus Scholarship Application
- The Dr. Paul E. Panek Newark Campus Scholarship Application
- The Harry Binkovitz and Lachie Kline Newark Campus Scholarship Application
- The Ohio State University at Newark Appalachian Scholarship Application
You may edit or update your information up to the application deadline. Be sure your applications are complete and up to date before you submit. Once submitted, applications are locked and applied only to the upcoming academic year. Once you have submitted your applications, you can keep track of your status – or try for more matches – by logging in to your personalized dashboard.
Merit scholarships
Incoming freshmen may apply for a merit scholarship of $4,000 after admission to the Newark campus. To be eligible, students must have a 3.6 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) and have successfully completed at least two Advanced Placement (AP) or two College Credit Plus (CCP) courses.
There is limited funding available for these scholarships, so they are awarded until funds are exhausted.
The scholarship committee is no longer accepting merit scholarship applications at this time.
Incoming transfer students are considered for a Newark campus merit scholarship based on their admission to the university and submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Eligible students must transfer more than 15 credits with a cumulative 2.8 GPA or higher from all previous college coursework. No additional application is required. Recipients of this scholarship will be sent a letter and must accept the award for disbursement.
Returning students are considered for Newark campus merit scholarships based on their current cumulative GPA and hours completed.
J. Gilbert Reese Next Generation Community Leadership Award
Presented annually to a student who exemplifies a spirit of volunteerism and community involvement. Applications are available in the fall.
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Outside scholarship opportunities
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Questions?
Email Faith Phillips or call 740.366.9492.