The Ohio State University Ohio House of Science and Engineering (OHSE) is the home to the Choose Ohio First scholarship program. Founded in 2005, OHSE aims to improve science technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM) education throughout central Ohio in grades K-16. OHSE has numerous well-established STEMM outreach and public science literacy programs that have been supporting scholars with community building and engagement, academic support, and professional development throughout their undergraduate and graduate academic careers. OHSE offers COF scholarships to successful STEMM students at The Ohio State University main and regional campuses.
Choose Ohio First
The Choose Ohio First (COF) scholarship is a state-funded award by the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) designed to significantly strengthen Ohio’s competitiveness within STEMM disciplines. ODHE provides funding to The Ohio State University to support students in innovative academic programs and encourage the economic strength of the State of Ohio. In addition to receive the scholarship, OHSE and COF are committed to support the next generation of Ohio STEMM scholars and industry leaders. The Ohio State University offers the following COF Programs for incoming freshmen and transfer STEMM students:
| Program | Academic Areas | Contact |
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Advancing an Inclusive Biotech Economy in Ohio (IBE) - Science Columbus Campus only |
Incoming Freshman: Biochemistry; |
Eduan Martínez-Soto, MS |
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Advancing an Inclusive Biotech Economy in Ohio (IBE) - Engineering Columbus Campus only |
Incoming Freshman: Biomedical Engineering; |
Eduan Martínez-Soto, MS |
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Advancing an Inclusive Biotech Economy in Ohio (IBE) - Transfer Columbus Campus only |
Transfer Students: Biochemistry; |
Eduan Martínez-Soto, MS STEM Program Manager The Ohio House of Science and Engineering 614-247-9343 ohse@osu.edu |
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Innovators for a New STEMM Workforce (INSW) - Science Columbus Campus only |
Incoming Freshman: Biochemistry; |
Eduan Martínez-Soto, MS STEM Program Manager The Ohio House of Science and Engineering 614-247-9343 ohse@osu.edu |
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Innovators for a New STEMM Workforce (INSW) - Pharmacy Columbus Campus only |
Incoming Freshman: Pharmaceutical Sciences |
Tyler Swanson, MA |
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Innovators for a New STEMM Workforce (INSW) - Nursing Columbus Campus only |
Incoming Freshman and Transfer Students: Nursing |
Wendy Bowles PhD, APRN-CNP, CNE |
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Excellence Fellowship in Computing (EFC) - Computer Science Columbus Campus only |
Incoming Freshman: Computer and Information Science; |
CSE Advising Office 614-292-1900 ugadvising@cse.ohio-state.edu |
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Innovators for a New STEMM Workforce (INSW) - BSET Lima, Mansfield, Marion, and Newark Campuses only |
Incoming Freshman: Engineering Technology |
True Carmicle |
