National Buckeye Scholarship

Automatically considered

Up to $13,500

About this scholarship

Non-Ohio resident U.S. citizens or permanent residents admitted to Ohio State's Columbus campus may be considered for the National Buckeye Scholarship. Selection weighs GPA, class rank (if available), curriculum rigor, and ACT or SAT scores (if available).

The award is up to $13,500 and may be combined with Maximus, Provost, or Trustees scholarships. Applicants who meet the criteria and apply by November 1 are automatically considered.

No separate scholarship application is required beyond applying for admission by November 1.

Essay questions

What else to submit

  • Ohio State admission application
  • Selection considers GPA, class rank if available, curriculum rigor, and ACT or SAT scores if available; no numeric threshold is stated.