Scholarships & Funding

Here in the College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services and Information Technology (CECH), we understand that you are wanting more than just a great education. You are looking for opportunities to gain professional experience and explore the career of your choice. College scholarships do more than simply cover the costs of tuition and fees. They offer support in many areas, freedom of choice and time to focus on studies, and have advantages that will last a lifetime. In CECH, we offer the following scholarship opportunities to students who are seeking financial support.

Each non-renewable scholarship is awarded based on available funds and are subject to fulfilling the application requirements and meeting satisfactory academic progress.

If you have questions about any CECH scholarship, please contact us via email or call us directly at (513) 556-6308.

The following programs are not eligible for the Transfer or Forever Bearcat Scholarships:

  • Associate of Applied Science:
    • Early Childhood Care and Education (online)
  • Bachelor of Science:
    • Early Childhood Education | Birth - Age 5 (online)
    • Criminal Justice (online)
    • Cybersecurity (online)
    • Information Technology (online)
    • Law & Paralegal Studies (online)
    • Substance Abuse Counseling (online)

Forever Bearcat Scholarship

So that you can continue your journey towards a bachelor's degree in CECH, we are pleased to offer this scholarship for students transitioning from UC Blue Ash and UC Clermont. Eligible students must meet the criteria below and submit the Change of College form by the stated deadline in order to be considered.

  • Fall Deadline: July 15
  • Spring Deadline: November 15
  • Summer Deadline: March 15
  • Applicants must be transferring from UC Blue Ash or UC Clermont only.
  • Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
  • Must have been offered admission to CECH.
  • Must confirm admission and enroll as a full-time student (minimum 12 credit hours) upon entering CECH.
Forever Bearcat Scholarship Application

Transfer Scholarship

We are excited to offer this scholarship to encourage you to continue your journey in working towards a bachelor's degree. Eligible students must meet the criteria below and submit the Transfer Application by the stated deadline in order to be considered.

  • Fall Deadline: July 15
  • Spring Deadline: November 15
  • Summer Deadline: March 15
  • Applicants must be transferring from an external institution (non-UC program).
  • Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
  • Must have been offered admission to CECH.
  • Must confirm admission and enroll as a full-time student (minimum 12 credit hours) upon entering CECH.
Transfer Scholarship Application

Military & Veteran Scholarship

CECH is excited to announce a newly created scholarship for NEW military, veteran and National Guard - campus and online - students!

We thank you for the service that you have dedicated in protecting our country.

This scholarship will automatically be applied, each semester, as long as the student remains eligible, and funds are available.

$2,500/semester towards instructional or program fees for full-time students:

  • registered for a minimum of 12 credit hours/semester for undergraduate students.
  • registered for a minimum of 10 credit hours/semester for graduate students.

$1,500/semester towards instructional or program fees for part-time undergraduate and graduate students:

  • registered for a minimum of 6 credit hours/semester for undergraduate students.
  • register for a minimum of 5 credit hours/semester for graduate students.
  • Funding for eligible undergraduate students will be available for up to 10 semesters for full-time students and 16 semesters for part-time students.  
  • Funding for eligible master's students will be available for up to 4 semesters for full-time students and 6 semesters for part-time students.  
  • Funding for doctoral students will be available for up to 8 semesters for full-time students.
  • This scholarship is available to campus and online students.
  • This scholarships is not available to dependents or spouses.
  • This scholarship is only available to students in a CECH undergraduate or graduate degree program. Certificates are not eligible.
  • This scholarship is available to NEW students only - effective Summer 2023 semester.
  • This scholarship may be discontinued at any time.
  • Depending on the type of benefits used, you may not be eligible for the scholarship. 

Teach Grant

The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program provides up to $4,000 per year in grants for undergraduate and graduate students in specified majors who intend to teach full-time in high-need subject areas for at least four years (within 8 years of graduation) at schools classified as serving low-income students.

  • Middle Childhood Education – Language Arts & Mathematics
  • Middle Childhood Education – Language Arts & Natural Science
  • Middle Childhood Education – Mathematics & Natural Science
  • Middle Childhood Education – Social Studies & Mathematics
  • Middle Childhood Education – Social Studies & Natural Science
  • Secondary Education – Integrated Sciences Secondary Education
  • Special Education
  • Curriculum and Instruction (high-need licensure areas only)
  • Special Education (licensure areas only)

If you are interested in learning more about the TEACH grant, please contact CECH Recruitment via email or call 513-556-6308.

University Scholarships

Please  review all of the academic funding opportunities available at the University of Cincinnati.