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Ohio State University Merit Scholarships

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Ohio State University Merit Scholarships

Published October 8, 2020 | Last Updated February 18th, 2026 at 12:36 pm

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Finding individual college merit scholarship information can take a lot of time. Instead, we’ve gathered the statistics you need to know about Ohio State University’s merit scholarships, at a quick glance.

Before diving in, make sure to review The Ultimate Guide to Merit Scholarships.

Ohio State University’s Merit Scholarships Statistics

  • Percentage of students with no financial need: 62%
  • Percentage of students with no financial need who were awarded merit scholarships: 42%
  • Average dollar amount of non-need-based merit scholarships: $7,425

Partial Scholarships

Maximus, Provost and Trustees Scholarships

Requirements: These awards are based on the strength of the admission application within the context of a given year’s applicant pool.

Award Amount: $1,000-$3,000 ($4,000-$12,000 four-year value)

Due Date: Apply by November 1st to be automatically considered

National Buckeye Scholarship for non-Ohio residents

Requirements: These awards are based on the strength of the admission application within the context of a given year’s applicant pool.

Award Amount: Up to $13,500 ($54,000 four-year value)

Due Date: Apply by November 1st to be automatically considered

Full Scholarships

Land Grant Opportunity Scholarship for Ohio Residents

This scholarship is awarded to Ohio residents who are Pell-eligible and demonstrate significant need and academic merit. One hundred and seventy-six are awarded each year, two from each county.

Due Date: November 1st

Eminence Fellows Scholarship

This scholarship recognizes outstanding academic potential, demonstrated commitment to service, and character. 

Due Date: November 1st

Morrill Scholarship

This scholarship recognizes academically talented students actively engaged in diversity-based leadership, social justice, and service.

Due Date: November 1st

President’s Ohio Scholarship Program

Requirements: These awards are given to Ohio residents who earn a perfect SAT or ACT score.

Award Amount: Full cost of attendance, plus a $5,000 supplemental award

Due Date: Apply by November 1st to be automatically considered

To learn more about Ohio State University’s Merit Scholarship opportunities, visit here.

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