Program Overview
The Advancing an Inclusive Biotech Economy in Ohio (IBE) COF program, which is aligned with The Ohio State University institutional goals, is to develop students in STEM majors that integrate into the biotechnology sector of Ohio’s economy. IBE-Transfer provides a scholarship to students who are transferring from Columbus State Community College (CSCC) and are accepted to The Ohio State University in one of the following majors: Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Neuroscience, Nursing, Pharmacy, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. In Ohio, biotechnology companies represent a strong and growing sector. Due to its statewide economic development and system-wide educational initiatives, Ohio has attracted investment and operations from many major biotechnology and life science companies, particularly in the central area of the state. IBE-Transfer supports a diverse group of students in high demand Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine (STEMM) disciplines in the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Engineering, College of Nursing, and College of Pharmacy at The Ohio State University. The awards amount will be determined by the college and will be distributed equally across the Autumn and Spring semesters.
| Academic Areas | Autumn | Spring |
|---|---|---|
|
Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Neuroscience, Nursing, Pharmacy, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Columbus Campus only |
$2,100.00 |
$2,100.00 |
Eligibility
Eligible students who apply to The Ohio State University and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are invited to apply for the OSU-COF scholarship through ScholarshipUniverse. The COF scholarship eligibility criteria includes:
- Be an Ohio resident.
- Be accepted and enrolled as a full-time or part-time student at The Ohio State University and declare a STEMM major approved by the program.
- Write essays outlining career aspirations and commitment to diversity.
- Must be a transfer student.
- Must maintain a 3.00 GPA or higher.
Application
Application process to IBE-Transfer COF is typically opened December 1 with a priority due date of February 1. The application, however, will remain open until April 15. Applicants after the February 1 priority date will be added to the waitlist.
To apply for the IBE-Transfer COF scholarship program, click here. For questions, contact us.
