Choose Ohio First

The Choose Ohio First Scholarship awards scholarships to Ohio students in STEM areas of study.

If you have any questions regarding this application or the scholarship process, please email the Office of Admission at admission@heidelberg.edu. Please note, students must file the FAFSA to be eligible to receive the Choose Ohio First Scholarship.

STEM Majors include:
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Data Analytics
Education*
Environmental Science
Health Science
Supply Chain Management
Nursing
Nursing RN-BSN
Master of Athletic Training
Master of Arts in Counseling
Computer Science Endorsement (Must already have an Education degree)

*Specific Education STEM concentration required. Must be on one the following tracks with a focus in one the listed subjects:

Adolescent/Young Adult - Biology
Adolescent/Young Adult - Mathematics
Adolescent/Young Adult - Earth Science/Biology
Middle Childhood - Language Arts/Science
Middle Childhood - Language Arts/Mathematics
Middle Childhood - Mathematics/Science
Middle Childhood - Social Studies/Mathematics
Middle Childhood - Social Studies/Science

Student Information

First Name

Last Name

Email

Date of Birth

I am aware that if I change my primary major to a non-eligible STEM major after being awarded the Choose Ohio First scholarship, I will no longer receive the scholarship. I also understand that I must remain a resident of Ohio to continue to receive the Choose Ohio First Scholarship.

I understand

Please select your intended STEM Major:

Please select your Education major focus:
Must be on one the following tracks with a focus in one the listed subjects.

Adolescent/Young Adult - Biology

Adolescent/Young Adult - Mathematics

Adolescent/Young Adult - Earth Science/Biology

Middle Childhood - Language Arts/Science

Middle Childhood - Language Arts/Mathematics

Middle Childhood - Mathematics/Science

Middle Childhood - Social Studies/Mathematics

Middle Childhood - Social Studies/Science

Written Response

Please type your response to the following prompt in the box below.

Prompt: Why are you choosing this major in STEM and what do you hope to do with it after graduation?