The University of Cincinnati awards the Cincinnatus Scholarship annually as a merit-based program to the brightest and most promising incoming freshmen enrolling in campus-based colleges and programs.
This scholarship, open to students in any major, aims to support prospective freshmen with outstanding academic records in funding their education.
Recipients have the opportunity to earn a renewable scholarship throughout their four-year degree program.
Cincinnatus Scholarship Award Levels:
- Presidential Scholarship
- Fully funded scholarship.
- Awards approximately $23,500 annually to cover tuition, books, board, fees, and room.
- Granted to 10 outstanding incoming freshmen each year.
- Total annual allocation of up to $94,000 in presidential scholarship awards.
- University Scholarship
- Awarded to incoming freshmen with strong academic records.
- Scholarships range from $6,000 to $24,000.
- Each student receives between $1,500 to $6,000 annually.
- Century Scholarship
- Granted to exceptional incoming freshmen.
- Recipients receive between $6,000 to $8,000.
- Each student is provided with $1,500 to $2,000 annually to cover fees, books, and other academic expenses at the university.
Eligibility Criteria for the Cincinnatus Scholarship:
- Citizenship Status:
- Must be a United States citizen or a permanent resident.
- Academic Status:
- Must be a high school graduating senior enrolling in a university.
- University Admission:
- Must apply for admission to the University of Cincinnati.
- Academic Program:
- Eligibility is also contingent on the chosen academic program.
- University of Cincinnati Online Programs:
- Students in University of Cincinnati Online programs must seek approval from the Cincinnatus Scholarship program.
- Application for eligibility can be made by emailing cincinnatus@uc.edu.
Scholarship Requirements:
The Cincinnatus Scholarship requirements revolve around maintaining exceptional academic performance throughout the student’s tenure at the University of Cincinnati. Here are the specific requirements:
- Minimum GPA:
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.2.
- Academic Excellence:
- Provide evidence of outstanding academic achievements.
- Community Service:
- Fulfill the annual 30-hour community service obligation.
- Application Deadline:
- Submit the admission application by December 1 using this link: https://admissions.uc.edu/apply.html.
- High School Transcript:
- Include the high school transcript with the admission application.
Cincinnatus Scholarship Value:
- The Cincinnatus Presidential Scholarship grants each student an estimated sum of $23,500.
- The University Scholarship offers each student financial support ranging from $1,500 to $6,000.
- The Century Scholarship provides each recipient with an annual award between $1,500 to $2,000.
How to Apply for the Cincinnatus Scholarship:
To be eligible for the Cincinnatus Scholarship, prospective students must complete the following steps:
- Submit Admission Application:
- Ensure your application for admission is submitted by December 1.
- Provide High School Transcript:
- Submit your high school transcript along with your application.
- Personal Statement:
- Carefully and accurately respond to the personal statement.
- Test Scores:
- Submit your test scores as required.
Prospective students who meet the criteria and are selected for the scholarship will receive communication with details in early February.
Scholarship awards are distributed in mid-March.