The Ohio House of Science and Engineering is excited to announce that The Ohio State University has been awarded $2.4 million over four years through the Ohio Department of Higher Education's Choose Ohio First (COF) Scholarship Program! This funding will provide scholarship opportunities for students pursuing degrees in high-demand STEMM fields such as Actuarial Science, Chemistry, Engineering Technology, Materials Science and Engineering, and Radiologic Sciences and Therapy. 

The new scholarship program, 26.45 Ohio's High Impact Occupations (OHIO), will begin accepting applications on December 1, 2026 with a priority deadline of February 1, 2027 and a final application deadline of April 15, 2027. Through this new award, Ohio State will continue its commitment to expanding access to high-quality STEMM education, supporting student success, and preparing future professionals to meet the evolving needs of Ohio's workforce.