LIMA BUCKEYE DISTINCTION AWARD

	ACT**
Class Rank	29+	28-26	25-23	22-20	18-19	<18
Top 3%	$2,000	$1,500	$1000	$800	$500	$300
Top 3% - 20%	$1,500	$1,500	$1000	$800	$500	$300
Top 20% - 30%	$1000	$1000	$1000	$800	$500	$300
Top 30% - 50%	$800	$800	$800	$800	$500	$300
Bottom 25% - 50%	$500	$500	$500	$500	$500	$300
Bottom 25%	$300	$300	$300	$300	$300	$300

The Lima Buckeye Distinction Award will be awarded to new freshmen who enroll full-time. The Award will be based on the student's high school performance and standardized test scores. The following chart gives an estimate of potential scholarship monies available to Ohio State Lima students. These are guaranteed minimum amounts for students who:

• apply to Ohio State and file their FAFSA by March1, 2010*
• pay their acceptance fee by May 1, 2011
• maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA (to renew scholarship for two years)

* Filing the FAFSA is required but will not limit eligibility for scholarship awards.
** Including equivalent SAT scores

Those students who do not meet the March 2 deadline will be awarded as long as funds are available.

Attention Middle Childhood Education Majors who plan to teach science. The OSU-Lima Office of Student Financial Aid is proud to announce a $2,000 scholarship opportunity through the "Choose Ohio First Scholarship initiative".

Eligibility requirements include:

Completed a minimum of 90 credit hours by Winter 2010.

Be a Middle Childhood Education major on a regional campus of Ohio State.

Have a science concentration.

Complete a minimum of 4 required science courses, two of which must be lab sciences.

Maintain a cumulative 3.00 GPA or higher in all science courses.

Have financial need.

Complete application and essay responses.

Click here to print application
Deadline: December 11, 2009

Application Documents

You may print, complete and return the following forms to the Financial Aid office:

(Deadline March 1, 2010) Undergraduate & Graduate Students *Available in December

Rudd Scholars Application (Deadline March 1, 2010) (printable copy) Freshmen only

(Deadline April 1, 2010) Freshmen only *Available Soon

(Deadline April 1, 2010) Freshmen & Undergraduate Students *Available Soon

Arthur & Marian Rudd Scholars - Six new freshmen students are named Rudd Scholars each academic year; three will receive full-tuition scholarships, and three will receive half-tuition scholarships renewable for a maximum of 12 quarters while attending Ohio State Lima. Students must be enrolled full-time and maintain a 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to Allen and Auglaize County students who demonstrate financial need. This scholarship cannot be combined with any other Ohio State Lima scholarships.

The Martha W. Farmer Theatre Scholarship Fund -Established by Martha Farmer. Income provides scholarships based on academic merit for talented undergraduates at the Lima Campus preparing for a theatre major, or for former Lima Campus students majoring in theatre at the Columbus Campus. Awarded by the Theater Department. For more information contact Dr. Joe Brandesky at brandesky.2@osu.edu.

The Griffith Family Scholarship - (Freshmen only) Provides scholarship to a deserving freshman student from Hardin County who is attending Ohio State Lima. The applicant must have background in agriculture but does not have to pursue degree in agriculture. (Deadline: April 1, 2010)

The Osborn Family Scholarship - (Freshmen only) Scholarships for students at The Ohio State University at Lima with special consideration for first generation scholars and students from Putnam County. Award by the Osborn Family. (Deadline: April 1, 2010)

J. McLean Reed Music Fund - Recognizes Dr. Reed's dedication and support of the campus' music program. Supports scholarships to students who demonstrate leadership and excellence in music. Awarded by the Music Department. For more information contact Dr. Richard Mallonee at mallonee.1@osu.edu.

Zelma L. Roeder Memorial Scholarship Fund - Income provides scholarships for Lima Campus students who are music majors or minors, with preference to students of keyboard instruments. Awarded by the Ohio State Lima Music Department. For more information contact Dr. Michael Benson at benson.126@osu.edu.

Looking for outside help?

You may be awarded outside scholarships through churches, professional, civicor service organizations, or private foundations. Often school counselors can providemore information on these. Listed below are some good websites to search for other aid opportunities.

Please Note: These sites are for students information and Ohio State Lima does not endorse nor is it responsible for false information reported on any of the sites. Caution should be used in any instance where a Social Security Number or other personal information is requested. Please remember that if you are asked to pay to be considered for a scholarship, it is likely a scam.

Contact us if you need assistance or have additional questions.

The Ohio State University at Lima
Student Financial Aid Office
Public Service Building 122
4240 Campus Drive
Lima, OH 45804
Phone: (419) 995-8147
FAX: (419) 995-8055
E-Mail: financial.aid@lima.ohio-state.edu