APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP
Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 1st of December, 2023.
Scholarship Summary:
The Office of Ethnic Programs & Services at UC offers the Darwin T. Turner scholarship program to promote academic excellence, foster diversity, and provide leadership and service opportunities to incoming US freshmen students. The program's goal is to enrich the educational environment for undergraduate students by supporting the recruitment and retention of underrepresented groups with high potential for academic success at the University of Cincinnati.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To qualify for consideration, incoming freshmen must:
i. Be a graduating high school senior or have not been previously enrolled post-high school as a student at a college/university
ii. Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (based on an unweighted 4.0 scale) or 3.2 (based on a weighted 4.0 scale)
iii. Seek admission to a baccalaureate degree program
Preference is given to individuals who meet at least one of the following:
i. First-generation college student
ii. Member of an underrepresented group with regard to race, ethnic or tribal background or heritage
iii. Demonstrate involvement, leadership, and/or advocacy for the diversity and inclusion of marginalized populations, which includes, but is not limited to race, ethnicity, and gender
Value of Scholarship:
The Darwin T. Turner Scholarship covers the following:
i. 8 semesters of in-state tuition
ii. Student fees
Note: Students not eligible for in-state tuition rates are responsible for their non-resident surcharges that are not covered by the Turner award, and all scholars must meet the undergraduate scholarship policy.
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply;
i. Complete an application for admission by December 1st of their senior year.
ii. Eligible students will be invited to apply for the Darwin T. Turner Scholars Program. Applicants will be asked to provide a statement/respond to essay questions on their diversity and/or leadership experiences.
iii. These responses are carefully reviewed by a committee of faculty, staff, and alumni representatives from across the university. Final decisions regarding scholarship recipients are made by Mid-February.
iv. Only applicants who have been accepted into the program will be notified of their application status via email.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the University of Cincinnati Darwin T. Turner Scholars Program Page.