University of Cincinnati

Cincinnatus Presidential Scholarship

ListedCollege programTuition + housing
Award
20 Presidential Scholarships of $120,000 awarded annually (an estimated $30,000 per year covering full tuition, fees, room, board and a book allowance). Century and University Scholarships of $6,000 to $24,000 total are also awarded through Cincinnatus. A $3,000 annual Cincinnatus Out-of-State Scholarship is added for eligible nonresidents. Renewable with a 3.0 GPA and 30 hours of community service each year.
Deadline
For Fall 2027 Cincinnatus scholarship consideration, submit the admission application and required supporting materials by November 1, 2026. Notifications begin in February 2027 and continue through mid-March.
How to apply
No separate scholarship application. Submit a complete Common Application (with fee or waiver and official transcript) by November 1; qualifying students are determined from the overall admission application.
What you'll need
  • No separate application: you are considered when you apply for admission
Who can apply
Incoming first-year students in all academic disciplines at the University of Cincinnati.
Good to know
The university's 2026-27 senior scholarship guide and 2027-28 financial-aid timeline both give November 1 for Cincinnatus. ACT/SAT scores and recommendations depend on admission requirements; the older program page describes these as optional for general admission. The $3,000 annual out-of-state supplement is unavailable to students eligible for Indiana or Kentucky Metro Rate or Reciprocity, or the National Outreach Scholarship award.
Details
Before Early ActionTest optional