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Support Scholarships

Your gift helps promising students access life-changing opportunities.

Student loan borrowers at Ohio State graduate with an average debt of $27,000. Help minimize the debt burden for students who borrow by supporting student scholarships. Supporting student scholarships will help turn Buckeye dreams into a reality!

Thank you for considering a scholarship gift that keeps education accessible and affordable for Buckeyes, today and tomorrow.

The Ohio State Fund for Scholarships

Provides financial aid to Ohio State students.

First Year Experience Fund

At the discretion of the director of FYE. funds used to enrich and enhance programming for first-year students and finance scholarships for programs with participation fees.

The Ohio State Fund for Honors and Scholars

Supports the Honors and Scholars Center

The Ohio State Fund for Study Abroad

Provides student grants to assist in covering costs associated with studying abroad and other discretionary program needs.

The Ohio State University Fellowship Fund

Provides funds for fellowships for Ohio State graduate students

The Critical Difference for Women Re-Entry Scholarship Fund

Established October 5, 1990, by alumni, faculty, staff and friends in support of the Critical Difference for Women Program. Income provides scholarships for women returning to school after a break in their education.

The Ohio State Fund for Military and Veterans Services

Supports funds distributed at the discretion of the Director of the Office of Military and Veterans Services.

The OSU Army ROTC Alumni Scholarship Fund

Established June 1, 2001, by Army ROTC Alumni Society members and friends through The Foundation. Income supports scholarships for undergraduates in the Army ROTC program. Cadets will receive the scholarship on recommendation of the Army ROTC staff and Alumni Society. Unused income is reinvested to principal.

The OSU Naval ROTC Alumni Society Award Fund

Established July 13, 2007 with gifts from members and friends of The Ohio State University Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Alumni Society; used to support awards and programming for The Ohio State University Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (OSU NROTC) by providing annual awards to selected midshipmen.