Program Overview

Choose Ohio First Scholarship

The Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Choose Ohio First Scholarship program aims to recruit high-achieving students who intend to major in STEM-related majors. This opportunity provides students with a scholarship as well as unique educational and advising experiences for their academic and career success.

Program Description

The Choose Ohio First Scholarship Program is designed to strengthen Ohio's position in the aerospace, computer technology and alternative energy industries. The STEM Choose Ohio First Scholarship does not cover general fees. The awarded amount varies but may be combined with other BGSU scholarships, up to the cost of full tuition. Awards are for one academic year. The scholarship award may be renewed but is not guaranteed. All renewals are at the discretion of the scholarship committee.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be admitted to BGSU
• Must be an Ohio resident
• Must have a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Must be an incoming freshman
• Must be pursuing an accepted STEM major

Accepted Majors

• Actuarial Science
• Aviation Studies: Flight Technology and Operations
• Biochemistry
• Biology (BA and BS)
• Marine Biology (BA and BS)
• Chemistry
• Communication Sciences and Disorders
• Computer Science
• Computer Science: Computational Data Science
• Computer Science: Cybersecurity
• Computer Science: Software Engineering
• Dietetics
• Education
• Chemistry and Physics Education
• Chemistry Education
• Earth Sciences and Chemistry Education
• Earth Sciences and Physics Education
• Earth Sciences Education
• Integrated Mathematics Education
• Integrated Science Education
• Life Sciences and Chemistry Education
• Life Sciences and Earth Sciences Education
• Life Sciences and Physics Education
• Life Sciences Education
• Physics Education
• Engineering
• Electronic and Computer Engineering
• Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
• Robotics Engineering
• Systems Engineering (BS)
• Engineering Technology
• Environmental Science
• Forensic Science
• Forensic DNA Analysis
• Forensic Drug Analysis
• Forensic Examination
• Mathematics
• Mathematics: Data Science
• Medical Laboratory Science
• Pre-Health Biology
• Pre-Nursing - BGSU BSN
• Pre-Pharmacy, Applied Health Science
• Pre-Physical Therapy, Health Science
• Statistics

Scholarship Renewal

Once awarded, the scholarship is potentially renewable for three additional years if the criteria are met.