CFAES and Ohio State ATI is committed to supporting student success by offering scholarships that recognize academic achievement, leadership, and potential.Scholarships, which do not require repayment, range from $1,000 to full in-state tuition and are funded by private donors, businesses, and industry. Selection criteria vary and may include GPA, ACT/SAT, financial need, major, and region.
How to Apply:
ScholarshipUniverse: Beginning Dec. 1, 2025, all ATI, CFAES, and university-wide scholarships are available through osu.scholarshipuniverse.com.
Log In: Use your lastname.# to access the system. New students must apply for admission before accessing ScholarshipUniverse.
ScholarshipUniverse - Login Here
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Applications:
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CFAES/ATI Scholarships: Complete the CFAES application in the application tab (priority deadline: Feb. 15, 2026)
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University Scholarships: Complete the general university application in the application tab (deadline: Feb. 1, 2026)
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Other Opportunities: Use the matching questions in ScholarshipUniverse to discover additional internal Ohio State and external scholarships
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Merit Awards: Be sure to submit academic transcripts to be considered.
Apply for external scholarships!
Students should explore external scholarships through local organizations, community groups, and businesses. External scholarships are a great way to help fill the gap between financial aid and unmet need.
Important Dates
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Dec. 1, 2025 – ScholarshipUniverse opens
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Feb. 1, 2026 – University scholarship deadline
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Feb. 15, 2026 – ATI & CFAES scholarship priority deadline
ScholarshipUniverse Tips for Success
External Scholarship Processing:
External Scholarship checks should be made out to: Ohio State ATI
The check MUST include the students full name and OSU ID/Name.# on the memo line of the check or on a document accompanying the check to ensure the payment is applied to the correct account.
Checks should be mailed to:
Office of the University Bursar – External Scholarships
The Ohio State University
PO Box 183248
Columbus, OH 43218-3248