Cincinnatus Scholarship Program

The cornerstone scholarship program for the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnatus provides more than $22 million in renewable scholarships to the brightest and most promising incoming first-year students in all academic disciplines.

To be considered for this award, incoming first-year students must submit a completed application and required accompanying materials by the due date of their senior year.

Presidential

20 Presidential Scholarships of $120,000 are awarded annually to academically competitive students (est. $30,000 per year covers full tuition, fees, room, board, and a book allowance).

Century and University

Numerous Century and University Scholarships of $6,000 to $24,000 ($1,500 to $6,000 per year) are awarded annually to academically competitive students.

Additional Information

• Annual $3,000 Cincinnatus Out-of-State Scholarship is added to awards for students who are not eligible for Indiana Metro Rate or Reciprocity, Kentucky Metro Rate or Reciprocity, or the National Outreach Scholarship award.
• All Cincinnatus scholarships are renewed for the length of the undergraduate academic program provided the student maintains a 3.0 GPA and completes the annual 30-hour community service requirement.

Award Determinations

• Qualifying students will be determined based on their overall admission application
• Consideration for award amounts will be based on the qualifying students for each academic program
• Notifications and associated details will begin in February and continue through final awards in mid-March