McKnight Scholars Leadership Program
What you'll receive:
- A full out-of-state tuition waiver for four years
- $5,000 per year for four years
- A McKnight Scholars study abroad program
- Exclusive access to leadership courses
- Individual mentoring from fellow McKnight Scholars
- Leadership aptitude testing and coaching
- Connections to current and past McKnight Scholars
Eligible students will be selected, based on demonstrated leadership ability, community service and/or work experience, academic success and extracurricular activities. To be eligible, students must be from out of state, with preference given to students from rural communities. Transfer students are eligible.
About the application process
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Do I need to submit an official transcript for my McKnight Scholarship application?
Full admission to OSU is required which does include a transcript. No additional transcript needs to be attached.
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What standardized tests are required to apply?
Standardized tests are not our main focus in selection. However, we do look at either an SAT or ACT as a sign of academic potential. One of these scores must be provided for consideration.
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Who should I ask to fill out a recommendation form for me?
Identify individuals who you have a good relationship with and that will be reliable in completing the form. Since the recommendations are sent via the website, you will not know when they have submitted the feedback.
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Do I have to complete my OSU application before I submit the McKnight Scholarship application?
Yes, a completed application and acceptance to OSU is required to be considered.
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Will the McKnight Selection Committee have access to my OSU application?
We pull some important information from your common application to the university. The scholarship office administers the selection process using your information provided in the application process. A committee connects that information to your application for the McKnight Selection Committee to make all decisions.