Quick View Choose Ohio First FY27 RFP
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The Quick View Choose Ohio First FY27 RFP funds Ohio colleges to expand STEM enrollment and workforce readiness through scholarships and integrated work-based learning, supported by the Ohio Department of Higher Education.
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Funder: Ohio Department of Higher Education
Due Dates: October 1, 2026: Proposals Due
Funding Amounts: No set maximum; minimum $1,500/year per degree-seeking student and $500/year per certificate student; typical maximum ~$9,445/student/year; total pool up to $26.1M over four years.
Summary: Supports Ohio colleges and universities in expanding STEM enrollment, completion, and workforce connections through student scholarships and work-based learning.
Key Information: One proposal per institution; 1:1 match required; only eligible STEM CIPs/programs qualify.
Description
The Choose Ohio First FY27 program is Ohio’s flagship STEM scholarship initiative, designed to increase the number of students enrolling in and completing STEM degrees and credentials at Ohio’s public and independent non-profit colleges and universities. The program emphasizes alignment with Ohio’s workforce needs, requiring participating institutions to provide robust work-based learning opportunities (such as co-ops, internships, or research) and to connect students with Ohio-based employers, particularly in sectors targeted by JobsOhio. Proposals should demonstrate strategies for recruitment, student support, and integration with the regional economy.
