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, 2024.
Scholarship Summary:
University of Cincinnati is proud to partner with Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) to offer the Marian Spencer Scholarship Program, exclusively granting CPS students the opportunity to pursue their dreams of higher education without any barriers. Selected scholars will carry on the legacy of Marian Spencer, a beloved UC alumna who fought fearlessly for civil rights and racial justice.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must;
i. Be in the top 10% (15% for Walnut Hills High School) of their senior class of a Cincinnati Public School
Priority will be given to students from underrepresented groups.
Value of Scholarship:
Selected scholars are granted full tuition, housing and food in UC’s Marian Spencer Hall, among the following opportunities:
• Additional support for study abroad, co-op and summer opportunities
• Study abroad trip to Tanzania with Village Life
• Enhanced advising support, student success resources and career coaching
• Networking and mentoring opportunities with UC's President and other university leaders
• Service project with CPS students in future years
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply
i. Eligible students must apply for UC admission by December 1 for consideration.
ii. Invitations will be sent to incoming CPS students who meet the requisite criteria to participate in an information session and an interview process.
iv. Successful candidates will be notified of their status.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the University of Cincinnati Marian Spencer Scholarship Page.