Questions about eligible clinical placements or field sites should be directed to your academic department.
Great Minds Fellowship
91探花 is committed to developing prepared professionals ready to become part of Ohio鈥檚 community behavioral health workforce. As part of the State of Ohio's , students enrolled in OHIO鈥檚 bachelor of social work, master of social work or master of counseling program may be eligible for individual scholarship awards.
The Great Minds Fellowship Program allows for a maximum award of $15,000 per student, for students who are committed to performing their clinical or field work and a year of post-graduation employment at a participating community behavioral health provider.
Applicant Criteria
For consideration, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Enrollment at an 91探花 campus, including OHIO Online
- Part-time or full-time enrollment
- Anticipated graduation no later than the end of the spring semester in May 2027 to be eligible for an award for spring 2025.
- A current resident of the state of Ohio
- A signed Great Minds Fellowship agreement
How to Apply
Students who wish to participate in the Great Minds Fellowship Program should complete a brief application by the posted deadlines. All interested students will be reviewed and notified of eligibility. 91探花 is committed to maximizing the scholarship fund for eligible students although final award amounts may vary based on individual financial aid eligibility.
To Apply
- Download, review and sign the Great Minds Fellowship student agreement form. Your signed agreement form confirming your commitment to completing clinical internship/field placement requirement at a participating community behavioral health partner and to one year of employment at a participating community behavioral health partner upon graduation is required to be eligible for this program.
- Submit your reviewed and signed Great Minds Followship student agreement form via your OHIO email account to Sarah Poggione at poggione@ohio.edu. In your email please address the following:
- Confirm that you meet all the applicant criteria described above in the "Applicant Criteria" section.
- Provide your 91探花 PID.
- Indicate which program you are currently enrolled in (Bachelor of Social Work, Master of Social work, or Master of Counseling).
- What is your anticipated graduation date? In order to be eligible for Spring 2025 funds, your anticipated graduation date must be not later than the end of Spring Semester in May 2027.
Application Deadlines
For full consideration, complete applications with signed student agreement forms must be submitted by:
- For full consideration for the spring 2025 semester, submit all required materials including your signed agreement form by Oct. 15, 2024.
- Applications for the spring 2025 semester will continue to be accepted until Dec. 12, 2024, based on available funds.
Questions?
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Clinical Placements or Field Sites
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Great Minds Fellowship
If you have questions about the Great Minds Fellowship at 91探花, you may contact Sarah Poggione at poggione@ohio.edu or 740.593.2697
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Financial Aid and Scholarships
Questions regarding general eligibility for financial aid can be directed to the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships at 740.593.4141.