Choose Ohio First Scholarships
Tri-C is a partner with the Ohio Department of Higher Education in supporting students who are committed to majors in the STEM fields: science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medical/health careers.
Choose Ohio First (COF) program scholarships are awarded at Tri-C on a competitive-application basis, and may be renewed until graduation. Scholarship recipients participate in a variety of activities promoting creativity, collaboration, self-confidence and degree completion.
A COF student’s specific activities are determined in collaboration with a faculty mentor. All Tri-C students meeting the COF eligibility requirements may apply for a COF scholarship.
COF program admission is limited to fall semester. Program rules do not permit spring semester admissions.
Eligibility Requirements
For consideration, an applicant must be entering Tri-C for the first time (see College Credit Plus exception below) and meet all of the following criteria:
- An Ohio resident with the current legal status to remain permanently in the United States.
- Starting an eligible STEM program during the Fall semester.
- Cumulative 3.0 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 GPA scale.
- Be eligible for college level English and Math
- Enrolled in at least 6 credits of college-level (1000-level or higher) classes relevant to the student’s STEM program
- Declared major in an approved STEM discipline – questions about eligible majors may be directed to Rebecca Stolzman, 216-987-4660 or rebecca.stolzman@tri-c.edu.
- Available to attend and participate in Choose Ohio First activities.
Application
Interested students must complete the Tri-C general scholarship application, as well as submit the Choose Ohio First application. Click the appropriate button on the right to complete the applications.