<p>Is the program need-based? I am a minority (Hispanic) but my parents make quite a bit of money, around 150k/yr. Would I have any chance of getting the scholarship given that my family does not have any financial hardship? My GPA is 3.4 and my SAT is 2180.</p>
<p>It's listed on this site: The</a> Ohio State University under merit scholarships, so it's not need-based. However, need might enter into it. Here are the "additional criteria to be considered":</p>
<p>applicant’s status as a potential first-generation college graduate
applicant’s race/ethnic/tribal background
socio-economic factors
Ohio county of residence</p>
<p>It also says "The FAFSA is highly recommended for all Morrill Scholars applicants."</p>
<p>They're clearly looking for more needful/disadvantaged students ... but it doesn't seem strictly need-based. It can't hurt to apply, I would encourage you to do so.</p>
<p>I called the school last year when my son was applying to ask this question, because he qualified in the area of diversity, but not need. I was told that the "Morrill" program covers many different scholarship awards, some need based and some not. So, definitely apply! (My S was waitlisted for the award, and then did not receive it, but Oh well). A lot of this award, I believe, is based on the essays that you write and your recommendations, not as much gpa/ test scores.</p>
<p>Now I have to ask my teachers to fill out reccomendations 1 week before they are due :(.</p>
<p>Completely my fault though, I'm a procrastinator, haha.</p>
<p>EDIT: Is the program only for instate students? Also, on the page it says "We expect all of our scholarship recipients to actively participate in cultural and multicultural events, activities, and organizations to help build a diverse community that utilizes our collective strengths, talents, leadership, and interests to foster an environment where all can reach their full potentials." Does that mean I have to join some "diversity" club I don't like just to keep my scholarship?</p>
<p>So . . . your family makes that much money and you are in urgent need of a scholarship? And then you don't want to do anything to actually earn that scholarship? Wow. I'm hoping I'm just misinterpreting what you're saying.</p>
<p>for future reference, you should ask teachers for recommendations at least one month in advance. it's pretty lousy to procrastinate when your doing so will put a lot of work on someone else's shoulders (if they are nice and agree to write some.)</p>
<p>The scholarship is a diversity scholarship-- it is used to promote diversity on Ohio state campus. So, I think that you have to participate in the diversity activities that the Morrill scholars present. I'm not sure what or how many they are. I don't think that the program is just for instate, because out of state is also diversity for Ohio state. You have to show some kind of commitment to diversity in your essays to get the scholarship. It's not just merit. If you don't like "diversity clubs" and "diversity activities" then you probably are not a good candidate for this scholarship. </p>
<p>But, participating in the activities sponsored by the group is a pretty easy way to earn a minimum of full tuition, I think.</p>
<p>my son is from out of state,and he recieved the morrill.its a great program ,and he's required to attend some events,but others are optional.they explain all this at freshmen orientation.you also can recieve tutoring ,mentoring,and internship.there is so much support it's unbelievable.the only problem is you have to wait until march to find out.</p>
<p>i have a morrill scholarship. they only make you attend a couple of informational sessions, but other than that you don't have to join any diversity clubs or anything. they do, however, require that you meet with your retention counselor twice a quarter, but they're usually pretty fun people, so it's not bad at all.</p>
<p>I have a question. So i am from Jackson Mississippi. Originally from Sudan, Africa. ACT:26 SAT: 1860. GPA:3.6. Was a part of a few diversity programs in my community and i wrote about them in my essays. What chance do you all think i have of receiving the prominence award?</p>
<p>^^^
You thought you’d resurrect a two year old thread for a “chance me” post?</p>
<p>@premed1212. i think your chances are incredibly high. apply!</p>