In-state National Merit Scholars
In-state Merit Finalists in the National Merit Program who name OSU as their first choice with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation are guaranteed the following package of cash and tuition scholarships for 2025-2026.
Award | Description | Amount |
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OSHRE Academic Scholars Award |
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$6,500 per year cash scholarship for four years |
Tuition Scholarship |
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$5,416 per year for up to five years (estimated) |
National Merit Cash Scholarship |
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$2,000 per year for up to four years (estimated) |
College Dean's Award |
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$2,000 per year for up to four years |
Cowboy Achievement Award |
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$2,000 for one year |
Cowboy Merit Award |
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$1,000 for one year |
Total estimated scholarship package | $72,100* |
The tuition scholarship may be used in undergraduate and graduate school but cannot be guaranteed for students in the OSU Center for Health Sciences or the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine (CHS and CVM students may request tuition scholarship from those colleges). The tuition scholarship normally applies to fall and spring terms only. Some restrictions, terms, and conditions apply.
*Scholarships awarded by other offices or organizations may be added to this total package, increasing your total scholarship award up to the cost of attendance. A student may only have one tuition scholarship in effect at any time.