Choose Ohio First STEM Scholarship Program

The Ohio Department of Higher Education is seeking proposals from eligible Ohio colleges and universities for four-year Choose Ohio First STEM scholarship programs totaling up to $26.1 million.

Ohio > Ohio Department of Higher Education > Ohio Technology Consortium


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Open
Oct 02, 2026 03:59 AM
Sep 04, 2026 12:00 PM
$26,100,000.00
1 year base + 3 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Executive Summary, COF FY27 Application Excel File, One PDF of the complete proposal
Description

The Ohio Department of Higher Education is soliciting proposals from Ohio state universities and colleges and independent nonprofit four-year colleges and universities for the FY27 Choose Ohio First program. Selected institutions will receive performance-based funding for student scholarships supporting eligible STEM degree and certificate programs, with the expectation of increasing STEM enrollment and completion. Awards may total up to $26.1 million across the funding cycle and will be drawn down over a four-year program period from May 1, 2028, through June 30, 2032, subject to annual performance, appropriations, and Controlling Board approval. Proposals must include work-based learning opportunities for 100% of scholarship recipients, such as co-ops, internships, laboratory research, clinicals, or student teaching. Applicants must address recruitment, student support, eligible programs of study, regional and statewide economic needs, past performance where applicable, a 1:1 matching-funds commitment, and institutional and employer support. Complete submissions consist of an Executive Summary, the completed COF FY27 Application Excel File, and one PDF containing the complete proposal. The project narrative is limited to 21 pages, attachments are limited to 15 pages, and the proposal must follow the specified font, spacing, margin, and section requirements.

Classification Codes
NAICS611310Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
PSCU099Other Education and Training Services
Smart Codes
stem scholarship programshigher education grantswork-based learning programs
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Sep 3, 2026-RFP Release Date
Sep 11, 2026-Informational Webinar (optional)
Sep 23, 2026-Questions Due Date
Oct 02, 2026 03:59 AM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Oct 2, 2026-Proposal Review Begins
Oct 21, 2026-Public Meeting (optional)
Nov 1, 2026-Notification of Awarded Proposals
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