Scholarships
Scholarships are funds that do not have to be paid back and are typically awarded based on academic achievement or other criteria. There are two different types of scholarships: internal University of Cincinnati scholarships and external scholarships.
Upon signing into Catalyst, you will see a “Scholarship Search” tile. Accessing this tile allows students to get matched to and apply for scholarships external to UC. So, get started today!
The scholarship search provides opportunities for students to connect with vetted scholarships applications from outside the university. Search scholarships routinely for new opportunities as they become known and posted. In the months ahead, UC scholarship opportunities will also be added to the search process.
Scholarship Tips and Reminders
- Apply for local scholarships
- Get personal in your essay
- Avoid scams and do not pay for scholarship searches
- Take your time and put in the work
- Stick to the word limit
- Proofread, proofread, proofread your scholarship applications
- Utilize UC resources
UC Scholarship Resources
Do you need help updating your resume?
Utilize the Bearcats Promise Career Studio
Make an appointment via Handshake with a Coach or walk-in with a Peer Career Coach.
Do you need help writing your essay?
Utilize the Academic Writing Center
University of Cincinnati Scholarships
UC scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen students, transfer students, and graduate students.
Scholarships Offered by UC Colleges
College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services and Information Technology
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (by major)
Carl H. Lindner College of Business (use the search tool to look for their area of interest)
College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning
External Scholarships
There are billions of dollars of external scholarship money available to students of all qualifications, abilities, and interests.
Search for Scholarships
Submit an Outside Scholarship Payment
University of Cincinnati uses Backpack to receive Outside Scholarship payments. Outside scholarships are funded by organizations or individuals other than their parents/guardians. All outside scholarship payments should now be submitted online.
Have you already received a paper scholarship check?
Review Scholarship Payment Instructions from the Office of the Bursar for details about completing the Scholarship Check Processing Form, signing the check when required, and mailing the payment to UC.