Purpose:

Choose Ohio First is a program created with the intention to advance STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine) education fields. Ultimately, by supporting students in STEMM education fields, the state of Ohio hopes to create a more sophisticated workforce that will improve Ohio's economy. In order to achieve these goals, the Choose Ohio First scholarship provides direct financial support to current and future students of STEMM education degrees.

Award Amount:

To be announced

Requirements:

1. Be an Ohio resident
2. Apply and be accepted for admission to the College of Pharmacy at UF
3. Complete FAFSA form
4. Current enrollment in the Doctor of Pharmacy program or intention to enroll in the College of Pharmacy (if a beginning student)
5. Successful completion of high school courses in biology, chemistry or physics with a grade of "B" or higher.
6. Successful completion of high school math up through Pre-Calculus or the equivalent with grades of "B" or better in all math classes.
7. An overall cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 or higher (or the equivalent)
8. ACT scores of 23 or higher on each sub test or an SAT score of 530 or higher on each sub test.
9. To be considered for renewal of this scholarship on an annual basis, you must make reasonable progress toward a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and maintain a 3.25 GPA.

How to Apply:

Contact Dean Donald Stansloski at stansloski@findlay.edu for application information.

Application Deadline:

To be announced

Frequently Asked Questions:

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