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Choose Ohio First Scholarship Program

What is STEM?

The Choose Ohio First Scholarship Program is designed to encourage more students to enter into the STEM fields.  In particular, the program seeks underrepresented and first-generation traditional aged and adult learner students and those who otherwise might not pursue a STEM major:

Program Description

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) skills are the foundation of the 21st century economy. During the next decade U.S. demand for scientists and engineers is expected to increase at four times the rate of other occupations. To meet this demand, the State of Ohio has created the Choose Ohio First Scholarship Program to encourage more students to enter into STEM fields.

Baldwin-Wallace College offers eight STEM majors including: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, Neuroscience, Physics and Sustainability (science and quantitative analysis tracks).

In addition to opportunities offered through Choose Ohio First, students will take advantage of significant exposure to active, "real-world" learning through the following B-W resources:

Incoming students who choose to live in the STEM living and learning community can request this housing option on their housing application.  Returning students can select this option during room draw in March.  The STEM Living and Learning Community for 2011-2012 will be located in Bagley Hall.

Baldwin-Wallace College strives to support students with interests in STEM majors by providing scholarship support and internship opportunities. Student selected to participate in a Choose Ohio First program may receive scholarship support up to $4,700 annually as detailed below.

Programs & Applications

Students may apply to three distinct Choose Ohio First programs:

The STEM program seeks students in all STEM majors (except Biology and Sustainability-science track and quantitative analysis track) to work closely with faculty and industry to gain "real-world" experiences through research and internships, developing a portfolio of relevant field experience before they graduate. Students will have the opportunity to build relationships with local industry leaders and mentors, increasing the likelihood that they will develop stronger connections to the region and remain in Northeast Ohio following graduation.  Students must submit an application and nomination form and may be asked to participate in an interview. Scholarship support is available through academic year 2012-13.

The Biosciences program recruits Biology and Sustainability-science track and quantitative analysis track majors interested in science and entrepreneurship. Program participants will engage in research, internships and entrepreneurial experiences in Northeast Ohio’s growing health science and biomedical community. In addition the program offers social networking opportunities among peers, mentors and employers. Students must submit an application and nomination form and may be asked to participate in an interview. Scholarship support is available through academic year 2012-13.

The Pre-engineering program increases the number of engineering professionals in Northeast Ohio by developing a pipeline of pre-engineering students interested in pursuing graduate studies. Baldwin-Wallace sophomores and above majoring in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics are eligible to apply. Students will engage in internship or co-op opportunities, a virtual learning community and mentoring with faculty and peers. Students may also participate in coursework and research at Cleveland State University. Students must submit an application and provide academic references and may be asked to participate in an interview. Scholarship support is available through academic year 2013-14.

Requirements

Program participants are required to: 

  • Participate in Choose Ohio First social, educational and mentoring activities
  • Participate in field experiences associated with the Program, such as internships, research projects and poster presentations
  • Participate in Program surveys, interviews or other data collection activities
  • Maintain good academic standing in a STEM major
 
Eligibility
 
 
Freshmen, transfer students, adult learners and veterans who have been admitted to Baldwin-Wallace College are eligible to apply. (Students applying to the pre-engineering program must be current B-W sophomores or above.) First-generation and underrepresented students are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be residents of the State of Ohio.

Deadlines

Incoming first-year students should apply by March 1 for priority consideration. After March 1, applications will be processed in the order they are received. Transfer and adult students are encouraged to apply by August 1.

For more information or to confirm that applications are still being accepted please contact Stephanie Forstner at sforstne@bw.edu.