Newark Scholarships
At The Ohio State University at Newark we have a tradition of awarding scholarships that recognize student accomplishments. Below is a list of scholarships available on the Newark campus. 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 at studentaid.gov. Those that require a separate application will be noted. Applications are typically available in January each year with a due date of early March. In addition, Ohio State offers scholarships awarded by the Columbus Campus. To apply each year, file the FAFSA and complete the ScholarshipUniverse application by the priority date of February 1.
List of all Ohio State Newark Scholarships
Incoming Freshmen
Incoming freshmen to the Newark Campus are considered for a merit scholarship after admission and submission of this brief scholarship application. Priority consideration is given to those who are admitted to Ohio State Newark by March 1. Students who submit the merit scholarship application are reviewed and contacted by the admissions office if selected to move forward in the scholarship application process. The next step in the process is to write an essay using one of the topic prompts provided. Historically, students who have a cumulative 3.6/4.0 grade point average; are in the top 1/3 of their graduation class; and have successfully completed more than two advanced placement, college credit plus courses or similar courses have been considered. Students who are awarded a merit scholarship are also invited to join the Newark Campus Honors Program and apply for a LeFevre Fellowship. Scholarships are $4,000, renewable for a second year, and are specific to enrollment on the Newark Campus.
Transfer Students
Incoming transfer students are considered for a Newark campus merit scholarship based on their admission to the university, submission of their FAFSA, transferring with more than 15 credits, and above a cumulative 2.8 GPA from all previous college course work. No additional application is required. Recipients of this scholarship will be sent a letter and must accept the award for disbursement.
Returning Students
Returning students are considered for Newark campus merit scholarships based on their current cumulative GPA and hours completed.
While most Newark
Campus scholarships do not require an application, those that do are listed
below.
The application submission date for 2022-2023 has now passed.
Applications for 2023-2024 will be available in early January 2023.
Questions? Please email Faith Phillips or call 740.366.9492.
The Ohio Means Science (OHMS) STEM Scholarship
The Ohio State Newark OHMS scholars program is made possible by a grant from the National Science Foundation and invites applications from students with financial need majoring in science, technology, engineering or math. Students selected as OHMS scholars will receive a scholarship of up to $10,000 per year ($5,000 per semester) for up to two years, will participate in a short, no-cost immersive research retreat at a field station just before classes begin each fall, and in a year-long learning community with diverse, STEM-centered activities. OHMS scholars will be invited to participate in undergraduate research and will have access to optional summer research internships. The strongest applicants will have an established record of interest/participation in STEM, and letters of support will be critical. The deadline for application submission is April 22. APPLICATION
The Heath-Newark-Licking County Port Authority STEM Scholarship for 2022-2023
The Heath-Newark-Licking County Port Authority (Port Authority) STEM scholarship was established by the Board of Trustees of the Newark Campus Development Fund with gifts from the Port Authority to provide scholarships to students attending Central Ohio Technical College and/or The Ohio State University at Newark. Priority will be given in the following order and will cover tuition only:1. Employees of businesses located on the Central Ohio Aerospace Center Campus (the “COATC”)a. Not restricted to Licking County Residents2. Related Individuals (spouses, children, step-children, and individuals for whom an employee has guardianship) of employees on the COATCa. Not restricted to Licking County residents 3. Licking County Residents pursing a degree in a STEM related disciplineThe deadline for application submission is May 1, 2022. APPLICATION
The Ruth Scott-Sara Staats Outstanding Psychology Student Award
The Ruth Scott-Sara Staats Outstanding Psychology Student Award was established to recognize research activities of Ohio State Newark Psychology students and to improve their opportunities for entry into graduate school. The award includes a plaque engraving and $2000 scholarship awarded spring 2022.
The Licking County Senior Levy Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to Licking County residents 60 years of age or older who are degree or certificate seeking. Applications will be accepted until funds are exhausted.
The Licking County Senior Levy Scholarship Deadline: Recipients will be selected in early February. However, awards will continue until funds are exhausted.
The Stuart N. and Marcia Graves Parsons Scholarship
The Stuart N. and Marcia Graves Parsons Scholarship was established with gifts from Stuart N. and Marcia Parsons. This scholarship will be awarded to The Ohio State University at Newark students who are children of a full-time Park National Bank employee who has been employed with the bank for a minimum of 5 years and reside in Licking County. Applicants must have demonstrated academic success and financial need as determined by the results of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The Dr. Paul E. Panek Memorial Scholarship
This
scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student ranked as a junior or senior
majoring in psychology. The recipient must have completed psychological
research resulting in publication or a poster presentation.
The William S. Moore, III Scholarship
This
scholarship is awarded to students from Licking County who have demonstrated
academic success, an outlook for community service and a desire to give back to
help other in his/her community. Residency in Licking County must be for at
least one year.
The William Allan Kilpatrick Outstanding Student Scholarship
This
scholarship is awarded to an outstanding sophomore student (defined as 30 – 59
completed credit hours at the end of spring semester) enrolled at the Newark
Campus.
Interested students must
complete the scholarship application and submit a typed essay addressing the
question:
“What does leadership mean to
me and why is it important?”
The Park National Bank and Associates’ Next Generation Challenge Scholarship honoring William T. and Jane Cook McConnell
This scholarship is awarded to students with demonstrated academic success and financial need. Interested students must reside in one of the 28 counties where Park National Bank and its affiliates are located.
The Ohio State University at Newark Psychology Merit Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the estate of Ruth Scott, associate professor emeritus of psychology and Dr. Sara Staats, professor emeritus of psychology. This $1000 scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in Psychology who demonstrates academic success and financial need with preference given to a student who is starting or returning to college after five or more years out of high school.
The Psychology, Science & Service Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the estate of Ruth Scott, associate professor emeritus of psychology and Dr. Sara Staats, professor emeritus of psychology. This $2000 scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in Psychology who has demonstrated excellence in service.
The Ohio State University at Newark Faculty and Staff Scholarship
With gifts from
the faculty and staff of The Ohio State University at Newark, the annual
distribution of this fund provides Ohio State Newark scholarships for partners,
children and grandchildren of The Ohio State University at Newark permanent
tenured or tenure-eligible faculty, and cost-shared and non-cost-shared staff.
If no applicants meet the above criteria, the scholarship may be awarded based
on merit and financial need. Scholarship recipients shall be selected by the
Dean/Director of the Newark Campus in consultation with the Director of
Financial Aid. The deadline for application submission is March 15.
The Ohio State University at Newark Appalachian Scholarship
The Ohio State
University at Newark Appalachian Scholarship offers need-based awards to
students from the following Appalachian counties:
Coshocton, Guernsey,
Muskingum, Perry and Tuscarawas
. Eligibility is determined on the basis of
financial need as established by federal guidelines, and on academic success
and volunteerism.
The Licking Memorial Health Systems Scholarship
The Licking
Memorial Health Systems Scholarship was established by the Board of Trustees of
the Newark Campus Development Fund, with gifts from Licking Memorial Health
Systems (LMHS). This scholarship is awarded to students from Central Ohio
Technical College and/or The Ohio State University at Newark, with preference
given to employees of LMHS or an immediate family member (spouse or child)
continuing their education. In the event there are no eligible applicants from
LMHS, the scholarship will be offered to a student(s) attending either
institution pursuing a degree in a health related field. In the event of
multiple qualified applicants, preference may be given to the applicant
demonstrating the most financial need. This is a onetime scholarship. Prior
recipients are not eligible to re-apply.
The KBW Scholarship
The KBW
Scholarship was established by the Board of Trustees of the Newark Campus
Development Fund through a combined $2 million gift from Ariel Corporation and
Ariel Foundation as part of the Next Generation Challenge Scholarship Campaign.
This scholarship is awarded to Knox County residents attending Central Ohio
Technical College and/or The Ohio State University at Newark. Applicants must
have demonstrated academic success and financial need.
The Karen L. Schuman Memorial Scholarship
This
scholarship is awarded to a student from Licking County with demonstrated
academic success and financial need. Applicants must be a child of a full-time
Park National Bank employee who has been employed with the bank for a minimum
of five years.
The Judy Ratliff Stansbury Scholarship
This
scholarship is awarded to Central Ohio Technical College students who are
graduating or have graduated in the Human Services Program and are currently
accepted and/or enrolled at The Ohio State University in the College of Social
Work in either a BSSW or a MSW program. Interested students shall be graduates
of COTC in the Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.) in Human Services
and currently enrolled or planning to enroll in the BSSW or MSW program at any
campus of The Ohio State University.
The Harry Binkovitz and Lachie Kline Award
The Harry Binkovitz and Lachie Kline Scholarship was established to provide a scholarship to an entering or returning student to The Ohio State University at Newark. The only criteria is for students to submit a typed essay about the Holocaust (the Nazi extermination of six million Jews between 1941-1945) and plan to attend at least half-time (6 credit hours or more) each semester at the Newark Campus for the 2021-2022 academic year.
The Englefield Family Scholarship
The Englefield
Family Scholarship was established by the Board of Trustees of the Newark
Campus Development Fund, with gifts from The Englefield Family Foundation. This
scholarship is available to students of either Central Ohio Technical College
or The Ohio State University at Newark with preference given to employees of
Englefield Oil Company who have been employed by the company for at least one
year, and the children of said employees. In the event there are no eligible
applicants from Englefield Oil Company, the scholarship will be offered to a
student(s) attending either institution. In the event of multiple qualified
applicants, preference may be given to the applicant demonstrating the most
financial need.
The Alethea E. Sleight Scholarship
This
scholarship is awarded to an incoming first-year student from Licking County
with demonstrated active leadership and involvement in their school and
community, academic success and financial need. Preference is given to Newark
residents.
The Robert O'Neill and Alexa Robinson-O'Neill Family Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the Board of Trustees of the Newark Campus
Development Fund as part of the Next Generation Challenge Scholarship Campaign.
This scholarship is awarded to financially independent adult students, age 30
years or older pursuing a degree after a period of non-attendance to either
change or further their current career. Priority will be given to applicants
that are Licking County residents. Applicants must submit a short essay
explaining their career goals and their reasons for returning to college.
The American Legion Post #65 Scholarship
The American
Legion Post #65 Endowed Scholarships was established by the Board of Trustees
of the Newark Campus Development Fund with gifts from the American Legion Post
#65 to provide scholarships to students attending Central Ohio Technical
College and/or The Ohio State University at Newark. Applicants must be a
veteran or family member of a veteran. First preference is given to
members/immediate family members (spouse or child) from Coshocton City pursuing
a medical field. If the first preference criteria is not met, Coshocton County
residents who are veterans or family members will be considered. Grandchildren
and nieces/nephews from Coshocton City and County are welcome to apply.
The Katheryn M. Lloyd Scholarship
The Katheryn M. Lloyd Scholarship provides assistance with tuition and fees for students enrolled at The Ohio State University at Newark with demonstrated financial need. Preference is given to applicants who demonstrate a high level of academic achievement and have working experience on their family farm or business.
The Robert Lowell Nichols Scholarship
The Robert Lowell Nichols Scholarship provides scholarships for full-time students with demonstrated financial need and academic success. First preference is for residents of St. Albans Township in Licking County. Second preference goes to Licking County residents. Preference will also be given to children of full-time employees of the Licking County Family YMCA.
The Paul B. and Mable D. Jones Education Abroad Scholarship
The Paul B. and Mable D. Jones Endowed Fund for Education Abroad provides assistance with tuition, travel costs and fees for students enrolled at The Ohio State University at Newark who participate in education abroad coursework, with preference given to candidates who demonstrate financial need. Need is determined by filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.gov. Award amounts will be based upon the education abroad program fee costs and student need. Recipients will be expected to attend a post-trip reflection session with campus education abroad faculty and staff in order to prepare a thank-you project for the donor, Ms. Beverly Markus.
The J. Gilbert Reese Next Generation Community Leadership Award
The award is presented annually to one Ohio State Newark and one Central Ohio Technical College student in early November. The recipient receives a framed certificate and a $2,000 scholarship is applied to their tuition for the following spring semester. The application will be available in the fall of 2022 for the 2022-2023 year. Read more about this award and the eligibility criteria.