Student scholarships do more than just bring the best and brightest to Ohio University - they help keep them here.  In academic year 2007-2008, for example, 52 percent of first-time students received institutional aid and scholarships. Your donations - both annual gifts or endowment gifts - help make these possible.

Here are just a few of the scholarships that Ohio University offers:

Legacy Scholarship, started in 2003, helps children and grandchildren of Ohio University alumni continue the Bobcat tradition. Ohio University has a long tradition of generations of families sharing the Ohio alumni experience. To help support the Legacy Scholarship, please click here and choose “Legacy Scholarship” from the pull down menu.

Alumni Association and Affinity Group Scholarships support students associated with that particular affinity group based on geography, college, school, or special interest.To make a donation to an Alumni Association or Affinity Group Scholarship, click here and make your choice from the listed chapters and/or societies.

Appalachian and Urban Scholars Programs Scholarships
Appalachian and Urban Scholars Programs Scholarships support students with high financial need from areas in urban and Appalachian Ohio. In addition to a renewable scholarship, these students receive individual mentoring, tutoring, academic support and a book stipend. To make a gift to support either one of these scholarships, please click here and select "Appalachian Scholars" or "Urban Scholars" in the gift-designation drop-down box.