Cincinnatus Scholarship Program
Scholarship Sponsored by University of Cincinnati
Overview
The Cincinnatus scholarship program is the University of Cincinnati's flagship undergraduate scholarship initiative, distributing more than $22 million annually to outstanding incoming first-year students across all academic disciplines. The program recognizes academic achievement and promise and supports a broad range of fields of study. Selection is competitive and coordinated with the university admissions process.
- Flagship scholarship program at the University of Cincinnati
- More than $22 million awarded annually
- Open to incoming first-year students in all disciplines
- Selection tied to the admissions review
Presidential Scholarship
Twenty Presidential Scholarships are awarded each year to academically competitive incoming students. Each Presidential Scholarship carries a total value of $120,000, estimated at $30,000 per year, and is intended to cover tuition, fees, room, board, and a book allowance. Awardees are selected based on academic competitiveness within the admissions process.
Award Value: $120,000 total (approximately $30,000 per year) covering tuition, fees, room, board, and a book allowance.
Eligibility: Awarded to academically competitive incoming first-year students as determined through the admissions review.
- 20 scholarships awarded annually
- $120,000 total value per scholarship
- Designed to cover full cost of attendance
- Selection based on academic competitiveness
Century and University Scholarships
Century and University Scholarships are offered in larger numbers to academically competitive incoming students and provide a range of award levels. Individual awards vary from $6,000 to $24,000 in total value, which equates to $1,500 to $6,000 per year. These scholarships expand institutional support beyond the Presidential level to recognize a broader cohort of high-achieving students.
Award Value: $6,000 to $24,000 total (approximately $1,500 to $6,000 per year).
Eligibility: Awarded to academically competitive incoming first-year students.
- Multiple Century and University awards available each year
- Award amounts range from $6,000 to $24,000
- Targets academically competitive applicants beyond top Presidential recipients
Additional Information
The Cincinnatus program includes several supplemental provisions and renewal requirements that affect award value and continuation. An annual $3,000 Out-of-State Scholarship is added for students who are not eligible for specific reciprocity or outreach rates. All Cincinnatus scholarships are renewable for the length of the undergraduate program provided recipients meet academic and service requirements.
Description: Supplemental out-of-state funding and renewal policy for Cincinnatus awards.
Eligibility: The $3,000 Out-of-State Scholarship applies to students ineligible for Indiana Metro Rate or Reciprocity, Kentucky Metro Rate or Reciprocity, or the National Outreach Scholarship.
Renewal Requirements: Scholarships renew provided the student maintains a 3.0 GPA and completes an annual 30-hour community service requirement.
- $3,000 Out-of-State Scholarship available under stated conditions
- Renewal contingent on a 3.0 GPA and 30 hours of annual community service
- Supplemental terms affect total award value for eligible students
Award Determinations
Award decisions are made as part of the overall admissions review and consider the competitive pool within each academic program. The amount and type of award offered depend on the qualifications of applicants in each program. Notification of consideration and final awards follows a defined timeline during the admissions cycle.
Description: Selection is based on the overall admission application and the comparative pool of qualified applicants within specific programs.
Application Timeline: Notifications and award communications begin in February and continue through final awards in mid-March.
- Selection is determined by the admissions review
- Award amounts reflect program-specific competitive pools
- Notifications begin in February and conclude by mid-March