Integrated Science Training for Northeast Ohio's Future Biomedical and Biotechnology Workforce

Scholarships for Students Majoring in Biotechnology, Biological Sciences, Biochemistry and Physics

Applicants are advised to apply at the earliest deadline possible because only a limited number of scholarships are available.  

Description:  

The scholarships are student-centered awards from the State of Ohio, funded by the Choose Ohio First Scholarship Program: Integrated Science Training for Northeast Ohio's Future Biomedical and Biotechnology Workforce. The scholarships offered through this Kent State University COFS Program are for students to use to attend Kent State University in order to pursue degrees in biotechnology and the biomedical sciences. To be eligible, students must major in Biotechnology, Biological Sciences, Biochemistry or Physics. The scholarship is targeted to those Ohio residents who are preparing for careers in the STEM fields other than clinical. The renewable scholarship is in the amount of $4,700. 

jgleeson@kent.edu

gthompki@kent.edu

Eligibility: 

Scholarship awards are available to Kent State University full-time students and can be made to incoming freshmen, transfer students or current KSU students. Choose Ohio First scholarship recipients must be Ohio residents. Incoming Kent Campus freshman students must submit a complete application for admission to the Kent Campus (test scores and high school transcript). Minimum GPA of 3.0. Students on KSU's regional campuses and students wishing to transition from two-year colleges to Kent State University are particularly encouraged to apply. Transfer students must have a minimum college cumulative GPA of 3.0. Students must submit a complete admissions application by the deadline given above for consideration for fall semester and need to enroll full-time. Scholarship awards contingent upon funding from the State of Ohio. Kent State University is a diverse educational community; students from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.  

Application Process:  

Complete online application. Selections for the scholarships will be made on the basis of: choice of major; interest in biotechnology or biomedical sciences; academic credentials and potential; and motivation to succeed. The application includes the student's academic record, two letters of reference, a current FAFSA and a one page essay in which the student discusses their interest in the sciences, their educational plans and their aspirations for a biomedical/biotech career. Submit application by the deadline to ensure full consideration.  Selection of students will continue until all positions are filled.  

Checklist:  

• Completed online application 
• Arranged for two letters of reference sent to the address below  
• Arranged for high school and post-secondary transcripts (if applicable) to be sent to the address below  

Important:  

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/. 

Please send application materials and direct questions to: 

Information Needed to Fill in Online Application:  

Completing the application requires the following information:

• Name, Mailing Address, Email & Phone Number  
• Class Status & Intended/Current Kent State University Degree Program  
• Statement of Goals (1 page) with your career plans, your interest in the sciences, educational history, and how the COFS award will help you reach your goals. 
• Name, address, phone number and email for two persons sending a letter of recommendation on your behalf. 
• High school or post-secondary transcripts.

Click here to proceed with the Choose Ohio First online application