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Overview

The Choose Ohio First Scholarship is designed to significantly strengthen Ohio’s competitiveness within STEM disciplines and STEM education. 

Choose Ohio First awards competitive scholarship funding to Ohio’s colleges and universities to support students in innovative academic programs at participating 2- and 4-year institutions. Designated Choose Ohio First programs are:

• Integrated with regional economies
• Meeting statewide educational needs
• Facilitating the completion of baccalaureate degrees in a cost-effective manner
• Recruiting underrepresented STEM student groups including women and students of color

Choose Ohio First funds higher education and business collaborations that will have the most impact on Ohio’s position in world markets such as aerospace, medicine, and information technology. These collaborations will ultimately produce substantive improvements to the pipeline of STEM graduates and STEM educators in Ohio. Choose Ohio First is part of a strategic effort to encourage Ohio’s economic strength by ensuring a ready workforce for STEM-Related industries.

Contacts

Emily Turner
Choose Ohio First, Director
eturner@highered.ohio.gov