The University of Cincinnati is offering the following scholarship programs for exceptional and eligible first-year students:

Cincinnatus: The cornerstone scholarship program for the University of Cincinnati.

Presidential: 20 Presidential Scholarships are awarded annually to academically competitive students.

Century and University: Numerous Century and University Scholarships

ELIGIBILITY:

A complete first-year application includes:

The Common Application

$50 non-refundable application fee (or fee waiver)

Official High School Transcript

Official ACT or SAT test scores (optional)**

Letter of Recommendation (optional)

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, 2026.

BENEFIT:

Cincinnatus provides more than $22 million

Presidential: $120,000 are awarded annually

Century and University: Numerous Century and University Scholarships of $6,000 to $24,000 ($1,500 to $6,000 per year)

ELIGIBILITY:

Criteria are shaped by the size and quality of the applicant class, as well as available funding. No separate application is needed for consideration for a merit scholarship, as your admissions application serves both purposes. Be sure to submit all of your documentation and admissions application by the requisite deadlines—or earlier.

If you are admitted to Temple and you have submitted your enrollment deposit, you must have your secondary school send your final transcript or proof of graduation to Temple.

Temple exclusively uses the Common App. When completing your application for Temple, be sure to indicate whether you’re applying Early Action or Regular Decision. 

There’s a required application fee of $55, which you will submit at the same time as the Common App unless you qualify for a waiver.

BENEFIT:

For first-year students, these awards range up to $20,000 per year for up to four years.