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Scholarships are "free money" generally awarded based on merit and are not paid back.  Although UC (like other Midwest schools) do not have Waterski specific scholarships, there are a number of ways to apply for University of Cincinnati scholarships.

Here are some of the Scholarships available for UC students…  

• Cincinnatus Scholarship
  o Requirements: Along with a minimum 3.0 unweighted high school grade point average, must meet one of the following requirements: top 5% of class, ACT composite of 26, or SAT combined score of 1170
  o Money: Ranges from $1,500 annually up to full tuition, room and board, and a book allowance for the length of undergraduate program
  o How to Apply: Application for admission, transcript, and test scores must be received by January 15th of senior year; additional information sent to incoming students who meet criteria

• Darwin T. Turner Scholarship
  o Requirements: Incoming freshman; academic performance; ethnic minority
  o Money: Ranges from $1,000 to full tuition, fees, and books
  o How to Apply: Through UC Office of Ethnic Programs & Services (513/556-6008) by February 1 of senior year

• Christos P Demakes Legacy Scholarship
  o Requirements: Lineal descendant (child or grandchild) of a UC graduate who is a member of the UC Alumni Association; based on academic achievement, service and leadership
  o Money: Varies
  o How to Apply: Apply through the UC Alumni Association (513/556-4344) by April 1

• Ohio Academic Scholarship
  o Requirements: Incoming freshman; Ohio resident; academic record; national test scores; full-time enrollment
  o Money: $2,000; renewable three times
  o How to Apply: through high school guidance counselor

• Ohio War Orphans Scholarship
  o Requirements: Undergrad child of a deceased or severely disabled veteran who served in wartime or Desert Storm/Shield conflict; full-time enrollment
  o Money: Tuition
  o How to Apply: Through the Ohio Board of Regents (888/833-1133) by July 1

• Ohio National Guard Scholarship
  o Requirements: Must meet requirements of Ohio National Guard for tuition benefits
  o Money: Tuition
  o How to Apply: Contact local recruiter or Ohio Adjutant General Dept (614/336-6000) by July 1

• ROTC Scholarship
  o Requirements: Must meet established academic, medical, and physical requirements
  o Money: Ranges from $3,000 up to full tuition, fees, and books
  o How to Apply: Contact Air Force ROTC (513/556-2237) by November 1; contact Army ROTC (513/556-3660) by December 1

Scholarships are available from many sources including high schools, places of worship, civic groups, and parents' employers. We recommend that you also check with your high school guidance counselor, the reference section of your library, and organizations in your hometown.

For additional information regarding these specific scholarships visit UC’s financial website:  http://www.financialaid.uc.edu/scholarships/scholarships.asp
 

AWSEF (American Water Ski Educational Foundation) also have waterski related scholarships you can apply for…

Eligibility Requirements:  

• • Currently enrolled as a full-time student at a two (2) or four (4) year state and/or nationally accredited college, incoming sophomore through incoming Senior.
  • U.S.A. Citizenship
  •  Current active member of USA WATER SKI: AWSA-ABC-AKA-WSDA-NSSA-NCWSA-NWSRA-USAWB-USHA
  Application:
  • Two (2) letters of reference
  •  A 500-word essay (no less than 450, no more than 550) on topic:
   "Given the recent economic challenges, what enhancements would you make to USA Water Ski's Grass Roots Program?"    
  • An official transcript of grades.  If applicant is a college freshman, include both official college transcripts and official high school transcripts.

Please visit http://www.waterskihalloffame.com/scholarship.htm for complete detailed instructions for applications.

Hopefully this scholarship information is helpful to you as you make the tough decision on where to attend school.  If you have any specific questions or concerns regarding the UC Waterski Team or for more information about the University of Cincinnati, don’t hesitate to contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it !

If you still need to apply to the University of Cincinnati for admission, GO HERE!  You must have your complete admission file submitted prior to December 1st to be considered for the Cincinnatus Scholarship.

ALSO...Did you know that the University of Cincinnati offers IN-STATE TUITION to the following counties in Kentucky & Indiana:

Kentucky: Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, & Pendleton

Indiana: Adams, Allen, Blackford, Clark, Dearborn, Decatur, Delaware, Fayette, Franklin, Henry, Jay, Jefferson, Jennings, Ohio, Randolph, Ripley, Rush, Scott, Switzerland, Union, Wayne, & Wells