Research Guides: Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants: University of Cincinnati and Ohio Resources

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Scholarships
General information about scholarships at UC
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Incoming Freshmen Scholarships

Incoming Freshmen Scholarships
Overview of scholarships and awards with links to programs.
Cincinnatus Scholarship Program
Information and links for application submission.
UC National Outreach Award
Information and links for application submission.
Choose Ohio First Scholarship Program
UC page describing the program with links to the program site and submission forms.

Transfer & Transition Student Scholarships

Transfer & Transition Student Scholarships
Information on scholarships for transfer students

Study Abroad

Study Abroad
An overview of financial aid for study abroad experiences.
Study Abroad: Scholarships & Financial Aid
Includes information on financial aid, UC International Scholarship, external scholarships, and tips on study abroad on a budget.

Graduate Incentive Award (GIA) / Graduate Assistant Scholarship (GAS)
Information from the Graduate School Site
Graduate Assistanships
Information form the Graduate School site
Office of Nationally Competitive Awards
The Office of Nationally Competitive Awards (NCA). Includes links to core awards, such as Fulbright, Goldwater, NSF, Rhodes, etc.

Choose Ohio First (official website)
The Choose Ohio First Scholarship is designed to significantly strengthen Ohio’s competitiveness within STEMM disciplines and STEMM education.
The site provides detailed information, FAQ, and resources
Ohio Scholarships (on scholarships.com)
Scholarships and grants for students living in Ohio on scholarships.com
Ohio Scholarships (unigo)
Scholarships for Ohio students
Scholarships (Ohio Dept of Education)
Eligibility for scholarships and related topics

The Cincinnati area foundation directory. Langsam Library Reference
Call Number: KFO139.C4 C57
Basic information about foundations and charitable trusts in the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky areas.

Funding Opportunities (Office of Research)
Grants, stipends, and awards for undergraduates, graduates, and faculty
Grants
Information about grants (money awarded based on need)

For Undergraduate Students

TEACH Grant Progam
Information on the Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program for graduate and undergraduate students who intend to teach full-time in high-need subject areas for at least four years at schools classified as serving low-income students.
Cincinnati Pride Grant
Information about the grant for qualifying graduates of Cincinnati Public Schools who may not afford a college education
The Cincinnati Pride Grant Fact Sheet (PDF)
Key information and eligibility.
Grants for Honors Experiential Learning Projects
Information on grants available to students engaging in honors experiences.

For Graduate Students

Group Grant Awards (GSGA)
Information on grants awarded by the Graduate School Government Association "to fund deserving academic events conducted by graduate student groups."
TEACH Grant Progam
Information on the Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program for graduate and undergraduate students who intend to teach full-time in high-need subject areas for at least four years at schools classified as serving low-income students.

For Faculty

Faculty-Led Study Abroad Development Grant
Faculty Study Abroad Mentoring Grant
Office of Research Funding Opportunities
Descriptions, links for applying, and related documents
Travel for Research (Taft Research Center)
Information on competitive travel grants for research on a specific project, including terms, criteria, cover sheet, and link for application.

College- Specific Grant Information