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University of Cincinnati

Marian Spencer Scholarship

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Any
Disciplines
Various benefits
Grant
United States
Location
01 Dec 2026
Application deadline

About

Through the generosity of many donors and university resources, University of Cincinnati is able to offer scholarship awards to both undergraduate and graduate students. Many students are fortunate to receive awards from University of Cincinnati or from off-campus/outside resources.

Overview

Scholarship type

Merit based

Number of scholarships to award

Multiple

Grant

Full tuition waiver

Scholarship coverage

  • tuition fee reduction
  • accommodation
  • other

Description

Marian's tenacity echoes and reverberates within the hearts of a new generation of torch-bearers, ready and willing to continue the fight. And for those who have what it takes, we have your launchpad.

University of Cincinnati is proud to partner with Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) to offer the Marian Spencer Scholarship Program, exclusively granting CPS students the opportunity to pursue their dreams of higher education without any barriers. Selected scholars will carry on the legacy of Marian Spencer, a beloved UC alumna who fought fearlessly for civil rights and racial justice.

Benefits

Scholars are granted full tuition, housing and food in UC’s Marian Spencer Hall, among the following opportunities:

Additional support for study abroad, co-op and summer opportunities

Study abroad trip to Tanzania with Village Life

Enhanced advising support, student success resources and career coaching

Networking and mentoring opportunities with UC's President and other university leaders

Service project with CPS students in future years

Eligibility

  • Eligible students are in the top 10% (15% for Walnut Hills High School) of their senior class. 

Scholarship requirements

Disciplines

Any

Locations

United States

Nationality

Any

Study experience required

High school

Age

Unknown

Application

Application deadline

01 Dec 2026

Apply for UC admission by December 1 for consideration. 

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