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    SSU Honors Scholarship



    Full-tuition scholarship for select Scioto County graduating seniors. 


    To qualify, students must:

    • Be awarded the distinction of valedictorian or salutatorian for their high school in Scioto County.
    • Submit a 1-page essay.
    • Agree to participate in the SSU Honors Program. 
    Applicants will be assessed by the academic rigor of their high school curriculum and the quality of their short essay.
     

    An application to attend Shawnee State University is required for scholarship consideration. If you have not yet completed your application, apply now: www.shawnee.edu/apply
     


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    Requirements:

    To apply for the SSU Honors Scholarship, please review the admission requirements to make sure you meet them. Then, prepare the following materials:

    • A personal statement (no more than 2 pages, in .pdf or .docx format). In this statement, please address the following topic:
      • Reflect on a personal experience or challenge that has significantly shaped your academic and personal journey. Discuss how this experience has influenced your goals, aspirations, and commitment to your education, and how receiving this scholarship will contribute to your continued success.
    Please upload your essay here

    In order to be considered for the SSU Honors Scholarship, you must agree to participate in the Honors Program here at Shawnee State University.