Governor’s Merit Scholarship application to apply deadline is May 31, 2024

The Governor’s Merit Scholarship (GMS) is designed to incentivize Ohio’s top graduating high school seniors to attend a college or university in the state.

The GMS is offered to the top 5% (as determined by the high school) of graduating seniors in each of Ohio’s public and chartered, nonpublic (private) high schools. The GMS is also offered to the top 5% of homeschooled applicants.

  • Note: For the class of 2024, the portal is expected to be open for applications in December and will close on May 31, 2024.
  • Note: For the class of 2024, homeschooled and dropout recovery high school students may accept awards up to June 1 for full consideration.

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