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πŸ’° University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
7
Automatic
3
In-State Awards
$1,000-$8,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$8,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.0 GPA

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$8,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA. Against tuition of $27,019, students receiving the largest award pay about $19,019 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Tuition & fees
$27,019
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Largest annual award
$8,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$19,019/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $13,564), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on University of Cincinnati-Main Campus's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus β€” no separate application

3 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

Cincinnati Pathways Scholarship
Award
$2,500/yr in-state
$2,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
An annual scholarship for Cincinnati State associate degree graduates admitted via the Pathways program.
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Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Award
$6,000/yr in-state
$6,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+
An annual scholarship for incoming community college transfer students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa.
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UC Community College Transfer Scholarship
Award
$2,500/yr in-state
$2,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
An annual scholarship for community college transfer students with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
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Other scholarships at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus (4)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Choose Ohio First Scholarship
$1,500-$5,000/yr
State-funded scholarships for incoming Ohio freshmen entering STEMM academic programs.
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Cincinnatus Scholarship Program
$1,000/yr
The cornerstone freshman scholarship program at UC, offering multiple levels of funding to promising incoming freshmen.
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Darwin T. Turner Scholarship Program
A scholarship program providing in-state tuition and a book allowance for high-achieving baccalaureate students.
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NEXT Innovation Scholars Program
$8,000/yr
A scholarship program for students demonstrating potential for cross-disciplinary innovation and impact.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Early Action
11/1/2025

Common questions about University of Cincinnati-Main Campus scholarships

How much merit aid does University of Cincinnati-Main Campus give?

Published awards range $1,000-$8,000/yr. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus lists 7 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.0 GPA. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does University of Cincinnati-Main Campus give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$8,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 30% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus?

3 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

When is the scholarship deadline at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 11/1/2025. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with University of Cincinnati-Main Campus's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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