The Morrill Scholarship Program is Ohio State’s premier diversity/merit scholarship program, rewarding academically talented students who are actively engaged in diversity-based leadership, service and social justice activities. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents of the United States. MSP seeks academically talented high school seniors who will contribute to campus diversity, actively engage as advocates and champions of diversity, inclusion, social justice and academic excellence on campus. MSP provides generous scholarships to incoming freshmen throughout Ohio and the United States, while in the process, enhancing Ohio State’s diversity. The dollar amounts will vary by the type of MSP scholarship, with the most generous covering the full cost of attendance.
Ohio State makes every effort to make a world-class education both accessible and affordable. By taking an innovative approach, the university has created more pathways to college for more students, providing more opportunities critical for student success. Ohio State was recently ranked by the Chronicle of Higher Education as first in the nation among flagship universities for efforts to control in-state tuition costs over the last decade.
Application Process
Step 1: Apply for admission to The Ohio State University by Nov. 1, which is the priority deadline date. Note that the application and all required materials (application fee, test scores, transcripts, etc.) are due by this priority deadline date. Visit apply.osu.edu(opens in new window) for more information.
- We highly recommend that you submit the application and all required application materials by Nov. 1; however, we will accept applications through Jan. 15, which is the Ohio State application deadline date.
Step 2: On the application, check the appropriate box that indicates your interest in being considered for the Morrill Scholarship Program, and then complete the essay prompt.
Step 3: Be sure to include leadership, service, and civic engagement involvement on the activity list.
Essay and Activities Review Process
The Morrill Scholarship Program scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to students admitted to the Columbus campus each autumn semester.
On the application, if you check “YES,” indicating your interest in the Morrill Scholarship Program (MSP) and you provide an essay response to the question, your application is forwarded to MSP after the admissions decision is complete.
Have MSP application questions?
If you have questions about the application process, please contact MSP at [email protected].
Contact MSP
Morrill Scholarship Program
Hale Hall
154 West 12th Avenue
Columbus OH 43210
[email protected]
https://ugeducation.osu.edu/student-enrichment/scholars-programs/morrill-scholarship-program