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Choose Ohio First scholarship
The Choose Ohio First Scholarship Program is designed to significantly strengthen Ohio’s competitiveness within science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines and STEM education.
About the Choose Ohio First Scholarship Program
The Choose Ohio First Scholarship is designed to significantly strengthen Ohio’s competitiveness within science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines and STEM education.
If you are an incoming student interested in COF, please submit an interest form and speak with an admissions representative.
Choose Ohio First awards competitive scholarship funding to Ohio’s colleges and universities to support undergraduate and qualifying graduate students in innovative academic programs. Designated Choose Ohio First programs are:
- integrated with regional economies;
- meeting statewide educational needs;
- facilitating the completion of baccalaureate degrees and post-baccalaureate degrees in cost-effective manners; and
- recruiting underrepresented STEM student groups including women, first-generation college students, and students of color.
*The University of Findlay does not require an application to be considered for the Choose Ohio First scholarship. Eligible students will be selected and notified by the Office of Financial Aid. The requirements and designated programs of study are detailed below.
Ohio First Scholarship Seekers:
- High School and/or College GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Ohio residents seeking an undergraduate or graduate degree, or a certificate in an eligible STEM field of study
- Enrollment, either full- or part-time, in one of the designated COF programs
- Completed FAFSA
All candidates must be willing to commit to participating in research and scholarship activities beyond the classroom requirements.
Continued eligibility is based on academic progress as well as involvement with all program-specific on- and off-campus co-curricular activities as previously conducted in past COF funding cycles. These engagement opportunities may include
- community service activities focused on promoting STEM within local schools;
- presentations;
- social events; and
- internships and/or co-ops.
College of Education
- Adolescent/Young Adult Integrated Mathematics
- Adolescent/Young Adult Integrated Mathematics License
- Adolescent/Young Adult Integrated Science
- Adolescent/Young Adult Integrated Science License
- Middle Childhood (Science or Math)
- Middle Childhood (Science or Math) License
Questions? Please contact:
Julie D. McIntosh, Ed.D.
Dean of the College of Education
419-434-4062
mcintosh@findlay.edu
College of Health Professions
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Echocardiography
- Master of science in Health Informatics
- Healthcare Management
- Nuclear Medical Technology
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy
- Master of Occupational Therapy
- Doctor of Physical Therapy
- Physician Assistant
- Wellness and Health Promotion
Questions? Please contact:
Richard B. States, D.H.Sc.
Dean of the College of Health Professions
419-434-4677
states@findlay.edu
College of Pharmacy
Questions? Please contact:
Debra Parker, Pharm.D.
Dean of the College of Pharmacy
419-434-4450
parker@findlay.edu
College of Sciences
- Animal Science
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science (undergraduate and graduate)
- Master of Science in Applied Security & Data Analytics
- Computer Science – Data Analytics
- Computer Science – Computer Systems Emphasis
- Computer Science – Computer Technology Emphasis
- Computer Science – Web & Database Emphasis
- Computer Science – Business Emphasis
- Computer Science – Mathematics Emphasis
- Mathematics
- Mathematics – Pure Mathematics
- Mathematics – Actuarial Science
- Environment, Health, Safety, and Sustainability (undergraduate and graduate)
Lok Chong Lew Yan Voon, Ph.D.
Dean of the College of Sciences
Davis Street Building Room 1131
419-434-5571
lok.lewyanvoon@findlay.edu
*The Choose Ohio First scholarships are contingent upon the funds received by the state of Ohio.
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Contact Us
Have questions about your admissions? Need to contact an Admissions Counselor?
Feel free to reach out!
Email: admissions@findlay.edu
Phone: (419) 434-4732
Location: 950 N. Main St., Findlay, OH 45840