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AU25 COF Welcome Meeting Highlights

The COF scholarship program at Ohio State celebrated their AU25 COF Welcome Meeting. This event was designed to offer scholars an opportunity to connect with peers, meet COF staff, and learn more…

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Congratulations, COF Class of Spring 2025!

The Ohio House of Science and Engineering (OHSE) is proud to announce the graduation of the Class of 2025 from the Choose Ohio First (COF) scholarship at Columbus campus! These outstanding seniors…

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2025 COF Annual Showcase Highlights

The Ohio State University Choose Ohio First (COF) scholars Miguel Abeldano (EFC), Lucas Kelly (IBEO-Engineering), and Ingrid Escalante-Hernández (EFC) attended to the Ohio Statehouse on April 2,…

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COF Showcase at the Ohio Statehouse

The Ohio Department of Higher Education is excited to announce that the 2025 Choose Ohio First (COF) Scholar Showcase will take place on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at the Ohio Statehouse in…