Scholarships
A multitude of scholarships, administered by Ohio State, are available to students.
College of Nursing scholarships
2026-27 scholarship applications close on June 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Thanks in large part to generous, private donors, the College of Nursing has a number of scholarships available to our students currently enrolled in one of the college's degree granting programs.
Both incoming and continuing students are invited to submit the scholarship application for need- and/or merit-based scholarship consideration. Need-based scholarships require completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the priority deadline. Scholarship funds are limited, and preference is given to full-time, degree-seeking students who are continuously enrolled.
Students exclusively enrolled in a pre-major or certificate program are not eligible for College of Nursing scholarships.
Applying for scholarships
- Students should use Scholarship Universe to complete the College of Nursing Scholarship Application.
- Award notifications are sent by the first week of August via BuckeyeMail.
- Students admitted after the application deadline will be eligible to apply the following year.
Students must respond to three prompts within the scholarship application. Responses should adhere to the character limits; text exceeding the limit will be truncated. To help you prepare, the questions are listed below.
- Have you participated in any internships, practicums or service activities related to your major? If so, briefly describe them below. (500-character limit)
Describe in detail how you are currently funding your education. Include all forms of financial assistance you receive (e.g., student loans, employment income, graduate assistant tuition waiver, employee tuition discount, stipends, scholarships, etc.). If you did not complete a FAFSA this year, explain why and provide any relevant financial context. (500-character limit)
This question is a key part of the selection process, be as thorough as possible within the 500-character limit.
- Provide a brief personal statement. Consider your personal and professional goals, work experience, obstacles you have overcome or any other information that would be useful to the scholarship committee in making its decision. (750-character limit)
Scholarship recipient requirements
Recipients must:
- submit a thank-you letter to the scholarship donor(s)
- attend the Donor Appreciation event to meet donors in person
Acceptance of these terms is required upon application. Detailed instructions for letter submission will be provided to recipients. Failure to meet these expectations may result in loss of the award or affect future scholarship eligibility.
File your FAFSA
Don't miss out on financial aid. FAFSA helps you maximize your eligibility for financial assistance to pay for college. Ohio State's priority aid consideration deadline for filing the FASFA is March 15.