Who is eligible for consideration for OHIO Excellence Awards?
All first-year undergraduate students who are new to the Athens campus of 91̽»¨ in fall 2025 are eligible for consideration for OHIO Excellence Awards scholarships and grants. All incoming first-year undergraduate students who apply by the early action deadline of November 15, 2024, and earn admission will be considered for the program automatically. Applicants who submit a complete application, including the application form and all required supporting materials, after November 15, 2024, will be considered for all University scholarships, as availability permits.