A set of renewable scholarships designed to ensure that an extraordinary OHIO education is within reach, the program recognizes exemplary academic achievement within our regional communities with awards for fall 2024 incoming full-time freshmen.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
The Ohio University Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships offers information regarding financial aid available to OHIO students. While the OHIO Southern Student Services Office is available to answer your questions and help you secure financial aid, your Financial Aid Offer will be processed by staff on our Ohio University Athens campus. Please stop by the Southern campus Student Services Office or contact the Ohio University Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships for more information.
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OHIO Regional Promise
This renewable award will cover the full cost of tuition and mandatory fees to attend an Ohio University regional campus for fall 2024 incoming full-time, Pell-eligible freshmen with a minimum 3.0 high school GPA whose FAFSA is received by the deadline which has been extended to at least March 15, 2024.
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4 Years, 1 Low Price
The OHIO Guarantee means students attending Ohio University Southern will pay a single fixed rate that covers tuition and most fees for four years. During the 2023-2024 year, new Ohio residents who enroll full-time through one of OHIO’s regional campuses will pay $3,089 per semester.
Financial Aid and Aid Offers
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FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the only application for all forms of federal, state and institutional financial aid. Students must complete the FAFSA annually. To be considered for all forms of aid, file by OHIO's first-priority date, which has been extended to at least April 15, 2024!
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Types of Aid
When it comes to paying for school, you're not alone. Financial aid is offered from many sources. Grants, scholarships, work-study and low-interest loans help make college more affordable.
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Aid Offers
Financial Aid Offers provide students with cost information, types and amounts of financial aid offered, and necessary action items. Students are encouraged to also view this information on their MyOHIO Student Center.
Scholarships
Funds for academically talented and creatively gifted students are offered by Ohio University through a variety of scholarships. Your application for admission to Ohio University serves as your application for most University scholarships. Upperclass students who submit the online scholarship application are also considered for most upperclass scholarships.
- Scholarships for Incoming Fall 2024 Freshmen: The OHIO Regional Advantage Awards program recognizes the exemplary academic achievement within our regional communities. First-year students who are new to an OHIO University regional campus in fall 2024 as full-time, degree-seeking students are eligible for consideration for the Regional Advantage Awards program.
- Scholarships for Continuing Students: All currently enrolled students should complete the Online Scholarship Application. The 2024-25 scholarship application opens November 1, 2023. Students must apply no later than February 1, 2024, to receive first-priority consideration. Students receiving scholarships will be notified in March.
- Search online for scholarships
- Apply for non-university scholarship opportunities
Available Scholarships at OHIO Southern
Please note: Some scholarships require additional information. For those scholarships, which are marked with an asterisk (*), the form is linked in the qualifications list and must be completed for full consideration.
Ronald and Charles Howard Abbott Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full or part time
Qualifications:
- Enrolled at Ohio Southern
- Graduate of Dawson Bryant High School in Coal Grove, OH
- Demonstrate financial need
ACTION: Psychology Club Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications:
- Must be a psychology major
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
American Association of University Women Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications:
- Female recipient
- Must be a sophomore, junior, or senior
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Attending the OUS Campus.
Clifford E. and Jean Peters Allen Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full or part time
Qualifications:
- Lawrence County undergraduate attending OUS
- Based on need and academic performance
Beddall Family Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications: Student attending OUS.
Les Boggs Nursing Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications:
- Student residing in Lawrence County, Ohio
- Majoring in Nursing at OUS
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Non-renewable
Coal Grove Betterment Club Scholarship*
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications:
- Dawson Bryant High School graduating senior attending OUS
- Demonstrate financial need
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Supplemental application required
Decision made by Coal Grove Betterment Club president, a Coal Grove High School and an Ohio University Southern representative.
Brittany Clark Boles Memorial Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full or part time
Qualifications:
- Enrolled at Ohio Southern in the either the ADN or BSN nursing programs
- Minimum 2.75 GPA
- Demonstrate financial need.
Mary G. Colfer Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications:
- Lawrence County undergraduate attending OUS
- Education major
Mattie Conley Pre-Nursing Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications:
- Enrolled at Ohio Southern as a pre-nursing student
- Minimum 2.75 GPA
- Demonstrate financial need
Lyndall Cox Rapp Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications:
- Recipients must be residents of Lawrence County, Ohio attending the Southern Campus
- Third- or fourth-year students in the College of Education
- Preference will be given to non-traditional female(s) with a child or children
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Financial need will be considered as a tie breaker among two or more candidates
Carlton E. Davidson Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications: Lawrence County, OH undergraduate attending OUS.
Dean's Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate attending OUS
- Minimum 3.3 GPA
- Must have earned a minimum of 24 credit hours
W.F. Dickens Family Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications:
- Enrolled at OHIO Southern
- Demonstrate financial need
- First preference given to science major
- Second preference to business or accounting major
Dingus Family Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications:
- Graduating high school senior residing in Lawrence County
- Must be a first generation college student
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Non-Renewable
Dorado Family Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications:
- Lawrence County, OH resident enrolled at OUS
- Must demonstrate financial need
- It is desirable, but not required, that the scholarship recipient be involved in some community service
The scholarship will be renewable as long as the student maintains a 3.0 GPA.
Bernard Edwards Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications:
- Enrolled at OHIO Southern
- Graduate of Fairland, Chesapeake or Symmes Valley High School in Lawrence County, OH
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Demonstrate financial need
- Non-renewable
Don Edwards Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications:
- Enrolled at OHIO Southern
- Graduate of a Lawrence County, OH high school
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Demonstrate financial need
- Non-renewable
Evans Family Scholarship*
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications:
- Graduating high school senior residing in Lawrence County, OH
- First generation college student
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Additional application needed and 300-500 word essay on "Why I want to go to college"
- Non-renewable
Clarence and Grace Marie Feil Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full or part time
Qualifications: Awarded to OUS student with a minimum 3.0 GPA
First Star Tri-State Region Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications:
- Must attend OUS majoring in business
- Must be a graduate of Gallia, Lawrence or Scioto County, Ohio High Schools
- Minimum 3.4 GPA
Frankfurt Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate attending OUS
- Must be a resident of Kentucky or West Virginia
- Demonstrate financial need
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
Fruth Pharmacy Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications:
- Incoming freshman
- Must reside in Lawrence County, OH
- First preference given to first generation college student
- Second preference based on financial need
Barry W. Gillum Nursing Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications:
- Must be in the OUS ADN program
- Demonstrate financial need
First preference given to Boyd County, KY residents.
Zelma S. Holmes Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications:
- Enrolled at OHIO Southern
- Reside in Lawrence County, OH or Boyd County, KY
- Demonstrate financial need and academic merit
- Incoming freshmen must have a minimum 3.0 GPA; continuing students must maintain a 3.0 GPA
- Demonstrate community service.
Jule Huffman Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications:
- OUS undergraduate majoring in Electronic Media
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
India Association Scholarship by Dr. B.R. Yalamanchili*
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate attending OUS
- Minimum 2.75 GPA upon high school graduation or 2.5 GPA at OUS, whichever is most recent
- Must provide an essay (300-500 words) on "Indian Culture and Philosophy"
Freshman India Association Scholarship
Upperclassman India Association Scholarship
Ironton Child Welfare Club Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full or part time
Qualifications:
- Must be non-traditional female residing in Lawrence County attending OUS
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
Ironton Co-Operative Club Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full or part time
Qualifications:
- Graduate or undergraduate female attending OUS
- Minimum 3.5 GPA
Ironton Empowerment Zone Service Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications:
- Must live in the Ironton Empowerment Zone (Railroad to Spruce and the floodwall to US 52)
- Based on academic potential and financial need
- Service component required (100 hours)
- Minimum 2.75 GPA
Ironton Jr. Women's Club Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full or part time
Qualifications:
- Female undergraduate attending OUS
- Must be single parent or non-traditional student over the age of 25
Charles W. Jarrett Memorial Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications:
- Enrolled at Ohio Southern
- Demonstrates financial need and academic merit
- Preference given to a first-generation college student
Dixie Ann Johnson/Yalamanchili Scholarship
Required Enrollment: Full time
Qualifications:
- Must be a graduate of Paul Blazer High School attending OUS
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Preference given to math majors
- Non-renewable
Kadim Family Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications:
- Graduating high school senior residing in Lawrence County, OH
- Science major
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Must have and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
- Non-renewable
Melissa Dae Kennedy Memorial Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications:
- 18-24 year old undergraduate attending OUS
- Resident of Kentucky and
- High school GPA of 2.0-3.0
- Preference given to Boyd County High School graduates
Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship Waiver
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications:
- Must attend OUS
- Awarded to graduates from high schools from the following Kentucky counties: Boyd, Carter, Elliot, Fleming, Greenup, Lawrence, Lewis Mason and Rowan
- Awarded up through a maximum of five years after high school graduation
- Recipients will be required to send a copy of eligibility letter to Office of Student Services
- Renewable with an accumulative 2.5 OU GPA
Lawrence County Bar Association Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full or part time
Qualifications: Enrolled at Ohio Southern and reside in Lawrence County, OH.
Little Lambs Scholarship in Memory of Rachel Ann Marie Delaney
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications:
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident attending OUS enrolled in the nursing program
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Second-year nursing student
- Preference given to students interested in mother-baby, neonatal, or pediatric nursing
- Essay required
Dick Martin Memorial Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications:
- Must attend OUS
- Majoring in electronic media
- Demonstrate financial need
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Non-renewable
Judge Frank McCown Veterans Memorial Scholarship*
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications:
- Enrolled in and accepted at Ohio University Southern
- Demonstrate financial need
- Preference will be given to dependents of veterans
- Supplemental material required (see below)
Freshman Judge Frank McCown Veterans Memorial Scholarship
Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications:
- Must major in nursing at OUS
- Must reside in Greenup, Boyd, Carter, Lawrence, Elliot or Lewis counties in Kentucky, Scioto or Lawrence County in Ohio, Wayne or Cabell County in WV
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
OUS Faculty & Staff Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate attending OUS
- Must maintain 3.3 GPA
- Based on academic merit
- Non-renewable
OUS Technology Scholarship*
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications:
- Graduating high school senior attending OUS who has completed a tech prep program with a 3.0 GPA
- Renewable for one year
- Supplemental materials required
Dr. Nicole Pennington Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications:
- Enrolled at Ohio Southern in the nursing program
- Minimum 2.75 GPA
Peoples Bank Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications:
- Must be a full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate student enrolled in or accepted for admission to OHIO Southern Campus
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Must reside in Lawrence or Scioto counties in Ohio
- Must be pursuing a degree in accounting, business or finance
Queen-Utsinger Academic Team Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications:
- Must be a member of the OUS Academic Team
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
Bob and Kay Rader Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications:
- Must be majoring in equine studies or education at OUS
- First consideration goes to Equine Studies Major
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
Don Ray Broadcasting Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full or part time
Qualifications: Enrolled at Ohio Southern in electronic media
Winona Reynolds Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications: Student attending OUS pursuing degree in special education
H. B. Doc Riley, Chapter 51, Disabled American Veterans Scholarship*
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications:
- Lawrence County undergraduate with a disabled veteran in their family
- Recipient must attend OUS
- Must submit an essay on "The Importance of the Military to the USA"
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
Freshman HB Doc Riley, Ch. 51 Disabled American Veterans Scholarship
Upperclassman HB Doc Riley, Ch. 51 Disabled American Veterans Scholarship
Rollyson/RAP/Belville Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full or part time
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate student attending OUS
- Reside in Lawrence or Scioto County, OH
- Must demonstrate continued advancement, financial need, and academic merit
Ben Saunders Memorial Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications:
- Recipients must be degree-seeking and enrolled in or accepted for admission to OUS
- Must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents
- Minimum 3.3 GPA
- Preference given to students majoring in history
- Recipients chosen principally on academic performance or potential
Harold Wesley Shafer Memorial Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications:
- Must be a graduating senior
- Minimum 24 ACT
- 3.0 GPA
- First preference given to an Ironton, OH or Raceland, KY high school graduate
Bob Smith Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications: First preference given to electronic media student
Greg Smith Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications:
- Must be a graduating senior from Chesapeake, Fairland, South Point, or Symmes Valley High School and attending the Proctorville Center
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Scholarship will rotate among qualifying schools
- Additional application is required
- Non-renewable
Roy F. Smith Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications:
- Enrolled at OHIO Southern
- Must be a graduate of Fairland High School
- Must be involved in community service
- Preference given if in top 25 % of graduating class
Southern Ohio Medical Center Nursing Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications:
- Majoring in Nursing at OUS
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Graduate of a Scioto County high school
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Non-renewable
Thomas Family Endowment
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications:
- Enrolled at OHIO Southern in a business related program
- Graduate of a Lawrence County, OH high school
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Preference give to Rock Hill High School graduate
Harold K. Thomas and Lena Thomas Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full or part time
Qualifications:
- Enrolled at Ohio Southern
- Reside in Lawrence County
- Awarded on basis of financial need and academic merit
Richard L. Thornton Memorial Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications:
- Must be a student majoring in electronic media with 30 or more hours earned
- Minimum 2.7 GPA
- Renewable up to one year
Trumbo Family Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications: Lawrence County undergraduate attending OUS
Dr. Tony and Mary L. Virgin Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications:
- Student majoring in the social science or health field
- Must be a Lawrence County resident
- Minimum 3.4 GPA
Thomas Edwin Wilkes Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications:
- Must be enrolled at OUS majoring in speech or theatre
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Must be entering Sophomore year
- Must reside in Lawrence or Scioto Counties in Ohio, Cabell or Wayne counties in WV, Boyd or Greenup Counties in Kentucky
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
Willis Family Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full or part time
Qualifications:
- Lawrence County, OH undergraduate attending OUS
- Demonstrate financial need
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
Dorothy W. Wolfe Nursing Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications:
- Student must be enrolled in the OUS Nursing Program
- Graduate of Ironton St. Joseph, Ironton, Dawson Bryant, Rock Hill, South Point, Russell or Fairview High School
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
Myrtle E. and Lloyd Wood Memorial Scholarship*
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate attending OUS majoring in education
- Must be a graduate of a Lawrence County, OH high school
- Additional application is needed (see below)
Freshman Myrtle E. and Lloyd Wood Memorial Scholarship
Upperclassman Myrtle E. and Lloyd Wood Memorial Scholarship
Gwen Worley and Family Memorial Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full time
Qualifications:
- Awarded to an Ironton High School graduate majoring in equine studies or special education
- Demonstrate financial need
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
W. Harold and Kathryn L. Young Veterans Scholarship
Required enrollment: Full or part time
Qualifications:
- Enrolled at OHIO Southern
- Veteran or member of a veteran’s family
- Minimum 2.75 GPA
- Preference given to Lawrence County, OH residents
- Demonstrate financial need
Contact Us
Primary
Jacki Adkins
Assistant Director of Regional Financial Aid
Student Services, Collins Center - Southern
740.533.4603
adkinsj@ohio.edu
Secondary
Martha Tanedo, M.A.
Assistant Director of Regional Financial Aid
Bennett Hall - Room 134D
740.774.7733
tanedo@ohio.edu
Secondary
Vicki DeLucas
Assistant Director of Regional Financial Aid
Elson Hall - Room 141
740.588.1441
delucas@ohio.edu