Choose Ohio First Student Success in Mathematics

Choose Ohio First Student Success in Mathematics is a state-funded scholarship and academic program for undergraduate students in STEMM Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine) majors. It is designed to recruit and retain more Ohio students into STEMM fields. The name Success in Mathematics comes from the fact that a sound mathematical background is important for each of the STEMM fields.

Eligible majors include all engineering disciplines, biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer science, health sciences and nursing. Those who plan on a career as a high school math or science teacher will have eligible majors since they will major in mathematics or one of the science disciplines. Note that a math major is not a requirement for this program.

Scholarship awards range from $1,500 to $5,200 per student, per academic year, toward the cost of instruction (tuition, books, room and board). The actual amount awarded is based on financial need. Scholarships are renewable to cover all four years of an undergraduate degree, contingent on continued eligibility and state funding.

In addition to financial awards, students in the program participate in weekly cohort meetings on a variety of topics, including STEMM speakers from industry and academia and academic skill workshops. There are also social activities to strengthen the cohort connection and occasional field trips.

Students work in groups each year to complete a research poster and develop technical communication skills by presenting it at the annual poster conference sponsored jointly by the Choose Ohio First Success in Math programs at Cleveland State University, Case Western Reserve University, Cuyahoga Community College, Kent State University, University of Akron and Youngstown State University. This year CSU hosted the poster conference on April 23, 2017.  Almost 300 students attended with 79 posters presented (22 from CSU).

Students also receive intensive academic advising through the University Scholars program or their college.

 

Note: This is one of 5 COF programs at CSU.  The total funding here is just for COF-Math and only used for scholarships for students. A 1:1 institutional match is required.