Cincinnatus Presidential Scholarship
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- 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