The Ohio State University Special Scholarship Application

Scholarships can come from different sources and have various awarding criteria. Ohio State offers numerous institutional scholarships for incoming freshmen and enrolled students. Students also receive a wide array of scholarships from external donors and outside resources. Learn more about OSU scholarships.

Edward S. "Beanie" Drake Student Leader Endowment Fund

The purpose of this scholarship is to provide funds that enable deserving students to participate in campus activities when need might otherwise make it impossible for them to do so. These funds are solicited in the form of donations from student organizations of The Ohio State University. Learn more about Drake scholarships.

Bartels Study Abroad Scholarship

The Office of International Education and the Fisher College of Business are pleased to announce a scholarship competition to aid undergraduate students who plan to enroll in a University-sponsored Study Abroad Program of at least 5 weeks duration and for a minimum of 9 semester hours of credit. Awards will be made on the basis of the students who have a 3.5 grade point average or higher. Students receiving awards will be required to submit proof of enrollment in an authorized OSU study abroad program or study tour.

Awards vary. Non-credit tours or excursions are not eligible. Preference will be given to Fisher College of Business students. Download an application form.  Deadline is April 1, 2012.

International Programs/CIBER Study Abroad Scholarship

The Fisher College of Business International Programs Office offers travel grants to students who participate in FCOB and/or OSU endorsed Study Abroad Programs. Strong priority will be placed on supporting business students attending programs at FCOB partner institutions. Students must submit completed materials to the Fisher College International Programs Office (Fisher 300) by 5:00 p.m., May 15th regardless of holidays or weekends. NOTE: The Nantes Program is a summer program; others are aimed at students studying abroad during the academic year.

Office of International Affairs Scholarships

Faculty and staff are asked to encourage students to apply now for study abroad scholarships. Three scholarships administered by the Office of International Affairs are now available and applications are being accepted. The Wolfe, Firebaugh and Endowed Fund scholarships have the potential to provide a number of students with funds to help pay for their study abroad programs.

Huntington International Fellowship

This program is intended to permit students majoring in the humanities with interest and supporting work in international business and trade to spend an extended time abroad to enhance their fluency in the foreign language, their knowledge of the foreign culture, and their understanding of the workings and environment of international commerce. Application deadline: February 17, 2012.
Application and information are found online: http://flc.osu.edu/resources/scholarships/huntington.cfm

Gilman International Scholarship

The Gilman International Scholarship Program provides awards of up to $5,000 for U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad for up to one academic year. Eligibility: Students must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant at the time of application or during the time they are studying abroad and cannot be studying abroad in a country currently under a U.S. Department of State Travel Warning or in Cuba. [Gilman International Scholarship Program]

Accounting Scholarship

Payne, Nickles & Company, CPAs, through The Fund for Huron County (an Affiliate of The Community Foundation of Lorain County), is proud to announce it is again offering up to two (2) $1,500 scholarships for the 2012-2013 academic year.  The scholarship is open to fourth or fifth year students with Accounting majors, and is intended to assist the student in meeting the 150-hour requirement to take the CPA exam.

Applications are due by 5 pm on Friday May 4th, 2012.  See application for more details.

Firelands Chapter OSCPA Scholarship

The Firelands Chapter OSCPA Scholarship Fund, through The Community Foundation of Lorain County, is proud to announce it is offering at least $2,000 in scholarships for the 2012-2013 academic year. The number of awards each year shall be at the discretion of the selection committee. The scholarship is open to fourth or fifth year applicants pursuing an undergraduate or graduate level accounting degree, and is intended to assist the student in meeting the 150-hour requirement to take the CPA exam. 

Applications are due by 5 pm on Friday May 4th, 2012.  See application for more details.

Northeast Ohio Risk Management Society (RIMS) Scholarship

Northeast Ohio RIMS is currently accepting applications for college scholarships for the 2012-13 academic year.  For more information and the scholarship application form, please visit the chapter web site. 

Please note that applications are to be submitted by e-mail to:  NEOhioRIMS@gmail.com.  The application deadline is 5:00 p.m. EST on May 15, 2012.  You may direct questions to this member of the Scholarship Committee:

Lillian Sherrod
LSherrod@ddr.com
216.755.5541

CPAexcel Scholarship

CPAexcel will once again award a $2,500 Cash Scholarship and 31 CPA Review Course Scholarships at the end of this semester. This is a random drawing open to students who are taking at least one accounting course.  See website for more details.

The Traffic Club of Pittsburgh - Scholarship Award Program

$5400 Scholarship for transportation, distribution, logistics or supply-chain mangement majors.  Applications must be postmarked, emailed, or forwarded by overnight service no later than Thursday, February 16th, 2012.  See flyer for more details about application requirements and qualification criteria. 

Credit Union of Ohio Scholarships

Credit Union of Ohio is offering a scholarship to OSU undergraduate students for $7,500 in awards. Instead of using a traditional application method, the scholarship takes the form of a video contest.  Students are given the chance to create a short video based on a theme and compete with one another to win 1^st Place for $5,000, 2^nd Place for $1,500 or the People’s Choice for $1,000. This year’s theme is “Think Bucks, Go Nuts.” The challenge is to show how students manage their money and how they spend their extra cash. What good decisions do they make? What bad ones? For more information about the scholarship and application details, you can visit our site at https://www.cuofohio.org/scholarship.html . We challenge students to be creative with their entries but also to have fun! Good luck!

For more information contact: awatson@cuofohio.org 

IASA Insurance Industry Collegiate Scholarship

IASA’s Insurance Industry Collegiate Scholarship program was established in 2009 to provide scholarships to collegiate students preparing for a career in the insurance industry. The scholarship program is targeted to aid students at the sophomore level or above who are enrolled in a university with an insurance program and whose course of study includes working toward a degree in Information Technology, Actuarial Science, Accounting or Risk Management.

HSF/Discover Scholarship Program

HSF/Discover Scholarship, available for students majoring in Business Administration, Finance, Infmormation Technology (IT/MIS), or Marketing.  Application postmark deadline: February 15, 2012

For more information, visit the scholarship webpage.

HSF/Erie Insurance Scholarship

HSF/Erie Insurance Scholarship, for current Freshmen and Sophomores who are majoring in:  Information Technology (IT/MIS), Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics/Actuarial Sciences or Business Administration

For more information, visit the scholarship webpage.

The HSF/Marathon Oil Corporation College Scholarship Program

The HSF/Marathon Oil Corporation College Scholarship Program is a scholarship of up to $15,000 per year. Selected students may receive up to $15,000 for two academic years for a possible total award of $30,000.

Students should be current sophomores majoring in Accounting, Information Systems or Supply Chain Management and:

*Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale
*Be of Hispanic American, African American, Asian and/or Pacific Islander American, or American Indian/Alaskan native heritage

HSF/Honda Scholarship Program

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund and the American Honda Motor Company have partnered to provide financial resources to outstanding Latino undergraduate students interested in a career in the automotive industry.  Awards are in the amount of $5,000 and are disbursed in Fall 2012.

OCHLA Scholarship Resource Center

For additional scholarship resources available to Ohio's Hispanic students, please visit the OCHLA Scholarship Resource Center website.

2011-2012 General Mills Supply Chain Diversity Scholarship Application

Scholarships Available: ONE $2,000.00 scholarship, and THREE $1,000.00 scholarships

Scholarship criteria:
1.  Minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA
2.  Must be a rising freshman, sophomore, or junior
3.  OSU student majoring in: Transportation/Logistics, Operations Management, or Purchasing
4.  Must have a demonstrated interest in supply chain
5.  Must have demonstrated leadership skills

Click here to apply.

Summer Research Funding Awards 2011

The Undergraduate Research Office, Office of International Affairs, University Honors & Scholars, and the College of Arts and Sciences (Division of Natural and Mathematical Sciences) are pleased to offer a joint application for four Summer Research Funding Opportunities:

• URO Summer Research Fellowships (Undergraduate Research Office)
  • Thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Department of Psychology, eight awards will be earmarked for psychology majors.
• Holbrook Research Abroad Fellowships (URO and Office of International Affairs)
• Summer Research Scholarships (University Honors & Scholars)
• Mayers Summer Research Scholarships (Division of Natural and Mathematical Sciences [College of Arts and Sciences])

All application components are due by March 16, 2012 at noon.

Insurance and Accounting Software Association (IASA) 2012 Scholarship Program

The Insurance and Accounting Software Association is an educational organization for finance and IT professionals in the insurance industry. The IASA has established a scholarship program for college students studying in insurance related fields.  Please click here for more information about the scholarship and the application.  Applications are due by March 1, 2012.

GLBT Alumni Society Scholarships

The GLBT Alumni Society is dedicated to making studying at The Ohio State University a financial reality for more GLBT and students and their allies. Realizing that the financial demands placed on students and families because of the rising cost of higher education is often multiplied for GLBT students, fundraising efforts by the society has made these scholarships a reality. There is a hope that we can reach students who have been turned away by their family for "coming out" and help GLBT students address other financial issues that are unique to them.  The deadline is March 1, 2012.  You can learn more about available scholarships by clicking here

COAGA Scholarship

The Central Ohio Chapter of the Association of Government Accountants will be awarding one or more scholarhips to active members, family members of an active member, or other selected candidates who are currently enrolled in full or part-time study.  Click here for the scholarship application.

Ohio Soybean Council Foundation Scholarship Program

The Ohio Soybean Council Foundation (OSCF) is now accepting scholarship applications for 2012-2013 academic year.  Both undergraduate and graduate scholarships are available.  Applications are due Tuesday, January 17th, 2012 by 5 pm.
Learn more

The Griffith Foundation for Insurance Education

For students specializing in insurance, please refer to this website for application and upcoming deadlines.

Eaton Multicultural Scholarship

The Eaton Multicultural Scholarship is an exciting opportunity for diverse, motivated college sophomores, juniors and seniors from select schools whose career aspirations include working for a manufacturing company in any of a variety of capacities.
Learn more

Nsep Boren Undergraduate Scholarship 2012

Boren Scholarships provide unique funding opportunities for U.S undergraduates to add an important international and language component to their educations. National Security, Language, and Culture. OSU Deadline: February 9, 2012.  Applications and more information are now available at BorenAwards.org.

CREW Network 2012/2013 Scholarship

We are excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the 2012/2013 CREW Network Scholarships, and we wanted you to be one of the first to know. CREW Network will award up to ten $10,000 scholarships to women interested in pursuing a career in commercial real estate. Each scholarship recipient will also be provided with a paid internship at a commercial brokerage firm.

We will be accepting applications until Friday, April 27, 2012 by 5 pm

More detailed information about the scholarship requirements can be found at CrewCareerZone.

AICPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students

For over four decades, this program has awarded over $14 million to outstanding minority students to encourage their selection of accounting as a major and ultimate entry into the profession.

Award amounts range from $1,500-$3,000 and selection is based on academic merit, leadership and commitment to pursuing the CPA credential. 

How to apply:

• Don't wait: Click here to apply today! 

SME Education Foundation College Scholarships

The Sales and Marketing Executives of Cleveland Education Foundation provides scholarship support for qualified students in the Greater Cleveland area.

Up to $5,000 in scholarships are available. The application deadline is May 1^st.