Ohio Dominican University (ODU) has been awarded three significant grants that will enhance scholarship support for STEM and Computer Science students, and strengthen Campus Ministry programming for the 2026–2027 academic year. These investments reflect ODU’s continued commitment to providing transformative academic, spiritual, and professional development opportunities for students.
ODU Awarded $211,974 Grant in support of STEM student scholarships
The State of Ohio through its Choose Ohio First (COF) Program awarded Ohio Dominican a $211,974 “Completion Grant.” The funding will support ODU STEM scholarship students who are already in the COF program, who have not yet graduated, scholarship support through to graduation. The COF program is an initiative promoted and administered by the Ohio Department of Higher Education and is designed to strengthen Ohio’s competitiveness within STEM disciplines. The program seeks to increase the number of students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees by providing financial support to qualified students in fields that include Data Analytics, Biology, Exercise Science, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Chemistry, Environmental Science, and Biopsychology. The Choose Ohio First program at ODU is a strategic partnership which offers qualified students, in innovative STEM disciplines at ODU, scholarships in addition to Faculty mentoring, and Career Development assistance to connect them to work-based learning experiences and careers in the STEM field. The completion grant scholarship award will be in effect from academic year 2026/2027 to 2028/2029. Ohio Dominican is grateful for the continued support from the State of Ohio and the Choose Ohio First program.
ODU awarded $5,000 Grant for Campus Ministry programming
The Catholic Foundation awarded Ohio Dominican University a $5,000 grant to assist Campus Ministry in its efforts to strengthen and expand programming for the 2026/2027 academic year. The Office of Campus Ministry promotes the spiritual enrichment and personal development of members of ODU’s campus community through a full range of Catholic-based faith experiences, and integrates both ecumenical and interreligious programming. The funding support will create additional programming opportunities which will focus on the spiritual and personal growth of our campus community. The mission of The Catholic Foundation seeks real-world impact by investing in the future of parishes, education, vocations, and ministries in the 23-county diocese of Columbus, by providing grant opportunities. Ohio Dominican is grateful for the continued support from The Catholic Foundation.
ODU Awarded $77,490 Grant in support of Computer Science student scholarships
The State of Ohio through its Choose Ohio First (COF) Program awarded Ohio Dominican a $77,490 “Completion Grant.” The funding will support ODU Computer Science scholarship students who are already in the COF program, who have not yet graduated, scholarship support through to graduation. The COF program is an initiative promoted and administered by the Ohio Department of Higher Education and is designed to strengthen Ohio’s competitiveness within STEM disciplines. The program seeks to increase the number of students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees by providing financial support to qualified students in fields that include Computer Science and Cybersecurity. The Choose Ohio First program at ODU is a strategic partnership which offers qualified students, in innovative STEM disciplines at ODU, scholarships, in addition to Faculty mentoring, and Career Development assistance to connect them to work-based learning experiences and careers in the STEM field. The completion grant scholarship award will be in effect from academic year 2025/2026 to 2027/2028. Ohio Dominican is grateful for the continued support from the State of Ohio and the Choose Ohio First program.