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IMPROVING RETENTION AND STUDENT SUCCESS IN COMPUTING (IMPRESS-C)

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE cof IMPRESS-C SCHOLARSHIP?

First-time freshmen and transfer students who have:

• Been accepted into one of the following UToledo programs:
  • Computer Science and Engineering
  • Computer Science and Engineering Technology
  • Information Technology
• GPA or test scores
  • First-year applicants in Computer Science and Engineering Technology or Information Technology: Minimum high school GPA of 3.5 AND minimum ACT composite score of 25
  • First-year applicants in Computer Science and Engineering: Minimum high school GPA of 3.75 AND minimum ACT composite score of 28
  • Transfer students: Minimum higher education GPA of 3.0

SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS

• 9 scholarships available each year
• Up to $5,562 a year awarded for up to four years (eight semesters of full-time coursework)
• This scholarship can be combined with UToledo merit scholarships. This means that some Choose Ohio First scholars will have full coverage of all tuition and student general fees.

The College of Engineering and UToledo's Jesup Scott Honors College are partners in this scholarship program. Scholarship recipients will be admitted to the Honors College. They will be able to take advantage of all the academic opportunities offered by the Honors College.

Note: Funding for the Choose Ohio First scholarships is provided by the State of Ohio. If the State of Ohio discontinues funding, this scholarship program will end immediately. 

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CHOOSE OHIO FOR DATA, ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY, ENTREPENEURIALISM AND SUSTAINABILITY (COD3ES)

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE COD3ES SCHOLARSHIP?

First-time freshmen and transfer students who have:

• Been accepted into one of the following UToledo programs:
  • Biochemistry
  • Bioengineering
  • Biology
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science and Engineering
  • Data Analytics
  • Data Science
  • Environmental Science
  • Environmental Studies
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Physics
• GPA
  • First-year applicants: High school GPA of 2.5 or higher
  • Transfer students: Higher education GPA of 2.75 or highe

SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS

• 14 scholarships available each year
• Up to $5,700 a year awarded for up to four years (eight semesters of full-time coursework)
• This scholarship can be combined with UToledo merit scholarships. This means that some Choose Ohio First scholars will have full coverage of all tuition and student general fees.

We want our scholarship recipients to make a positive impact in areas such as solar energy, water quality and sustainable technologies. They will have opportunities to:

• Work or conduct research in the solar energy, water quality and sustainable technologies fields
• Complete advanced training in entrepreneurial-minded learning, equity training and leadership training
• Participation in design challenges to make our world more sustainable

Note: Funding for the Choose Ohio First scholarships is provided by the State of Ohio. If the State of Ohio discontinues funding, this scholarship program will end immediately. 

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ACADEMIC SUCCESS THROUGH CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT, NETWORKING AND TRAINING (ASCENT)

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE ASCENT SCHOLARSHIP?

First-time freshmen and transfer students who have:

• Been accepted into one of the following UToledo engineering programs:
  • Bioengineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science and Engineering
  • Computer Science and Engineering Technology
  • Construction Engineering Technology
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering Technology
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Have a high school GPA of 3.75 or higher

SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS

• 8 scholarships available each year
• Up to $7,000 a year awarded for up to four years (eight semesters of full-time coursework)
• This scholarship can be combined with UToledo merit scholarships. This means that some Choose Ohio First ASCENT scholars will have full coverage of all tuition and student general fees.

Employers that we interact with express a desire to diversify their workforces to remain globally competitive. They are especially interested in engaging with talented underrepresented minority students and those from other marginalized populations.

The College of Engineering also understands the importance of diversity in engineering and technology.

We encourage students from groups traditionally underrepresented in STEM — including women and first-generation students — to apply for the Choose Ohio First scholarship.

Note: Funding for the Choose Ohio First scholarships is provided by the State of Ohio. If the State of Ohio discontinues funding, this scholarship program will end immediately. 

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CHOOSE OHIO FOR Technical Workforce in STEM Education (Techwise)

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE techwise SCHOLARSHIP?

First-time freshmen and transfer students who have:

• Been accepted into one of the following UToledo programs:
  • Construction Engineering Technology 
  • Cosmetic Science and Formulation Design 
  • Data Analytics 
  • Data Science 
  • Electrical Engineering Technology 
  • Geography 
  • Health Care Administration and Compliance 
  • Health Information Administration 
  • Health Sciences 
  • Information Systems 
  • Mathematics 
  • Mechanical Engineering Technology 
  • Medicinal and Biological Chemistry 
  • Neuroscience 
  • Operations & Supply Chain Management 
  • Pharmaceutics 
  • Pharmacology-Toxicology 
  • Pharmacy (Doctor of Pharmacy)* 
  • Pharmacy Administration 
  • Physics 
  • Public Health 
  • Radiation Therapy 
  • Recreational Therapy 
  • Respiratory Care 
  • Speech Language Pathology 
• GPA
  • First-year applicants: High school GPA of 2.5 or higher
  • Transfer students: Higher education GPA of 2.75 or higher

*Scholarshps applies only through the P2 year, not at the graduate level.

SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS

• 33 scholarships available each year
• A minimum of $4,000 a year awarded for up to four years or eight semesters of full-time coursework
• This scholarship can be combined with UToledo merit scholarships. This means that some Choose Ohio First scholars will have full coverage of all tuition and student general fees.
• Scholarship recipients will engage in a variety of activities based on their major.

The goal of this program is to attract highly qualified students to specialized STEM degree programs that have high employer demand. Graduates of these disciplines have expertise that supports the technical requirements of Ohio’s growing employer base.  

We encourage students from groups traditionally underrepresented in STEM — including women and first-generation students — to apply for the Choose Ohio First scholarship.

Note: Funding for the Choose Ohio First scholarships is provided by the State of Ohio. If the State of Ohio discontinues funding, this scholarship program will end immediately.