January 15, 2025
51做厙 has received $539,910 from the Ohio Department of Higher Education in Choose Ohio First (COF) scholarship funding.
As part of a statewide strategy to develop Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) talent throughout the state of Ohio, SSU has received funding through the COF program for the past six years for various STEM programs.
The Choose Ohio First program is making college possible for more academically outstanding students, SSU President Eric Andrew Braun said. We want to attract more students to the in-demand careers that our Choose Ohio First scholarships support, like nursing, engineering, health professions, science, and math, and keep those graduates here making a difference in our region.
Offering $1,500 to full-tuition scholarships to qualifying students from disadvantaged regions of Ohio and underserved populations, the scholarships are available year-round if the student is new to the program.
The support focuses on degrees in Computer Science, Plastics Engineering Technology, Electromechanical Engineering Technology, CAD & Manufacturing Technology, Computer Engineering Technology, Digital Simulation & Gaming, Game & Simulation Development, Information Security (Cybersecurity), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI Certificate), Computed Tomography (CT Certificate), Respiratory Therapy, Medical Laboratory Technology, Chemistry, Mathematics (Actuarial Science), Natural Science-Biology, Organismal Biology, and Biomedical Sciences.
The continued support of the Choose Ohio First program means more Shawnee State students have the opportunity to prepare for a successful STEM career, Ohio Department of Higher Education Chancellor Mike Duffey said. This latest award shows Shawnee State's commitment to providing skilled workers in the healthcare fields while growing and strengthening its renowned gaming development programs.
New majors with a minimum 3.2 GPA and transfer students with a 2.85 GPA from Ohio with an ACT composite score of at least 21 and Reading, Math and English sub-scores of at least 18 may be eligible for scholarship funding. All awards will be made while funds last.
The Choose Ohio First program is a vital investment in the future of Ohios workforce, supporting talented students in high-demand fields and helping them achieve their educational and career goals, SSU COF Coordinator Sheena Shifko said.
This program strengthens our communities and drives economic growth by fostering innovation and retaining talent within the state. Students at SSU continue to thrive in the program, making a tremendous impact on their education and careers.
All criteria and applications for Choose Ohio First scholarships can be found online at shawnee.edu/choose-ohio-first-scholarships. Current SSU students declaring a new major in one of the approved programs are also eligible for scholarship consideration. Additional questions can be directed to Sheena Shifko at sshifko@shawnee.edu.