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Scholarships

Are you a highly motivated student in STEM who intends to pursue a PhD in your field? Do you have research experience? Consider applying for the Astronaut Scholarship!

The Astronaut Scholarship program awards approximately sixty scholarships annually to sophomores and juniors representing the brightest and most talented college students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Competitive applicants must have a strong GPA, significant research experience(s), and the intention to pursue a PhD and research career. Recipients receive a $15,000 scholarship to help fund their undergraduate tuition and life-long membership to the Foundation, providing them mentorship and other networking opportunities to help advance their careers.

Questions? Reach out to the Undergraduate Fellowship Office at fellowships@osu.edu.

Updated February 3, 2025

Veeam Software Endowed Scholarship in Data Analytics

Established June 3, 2016 with a gift from Mr. Ratmir V. Timashev and the Veeam Software Corporation, the Veeam Software Endowed Scholarship in Data Analytics provides scholarship awards to undergraduate students enrolled in the Data Analytics major program.

This scholarship is transferable if the recipient changes campuses within OSU or changes majors. The scholarship is renewable for up to 8 semesters, as long as the recipient remains in good academic standing at the university.

To be considered for this award, students must be current undergraduate students at Ohio State and admitted to the Data Analytics major (pre-majors are not eligible) and complete an application. Scholarship amounts vary depending on the recipient’s academic performance, professional goals, and financial need.

The 2025-2026 Veeam Scholarship application is now open. Applications are due no later than February 28, 2025. Announcements will be made in early April. 

Updated February 3, 2025. 

Veeam Scholars

Over $575,000 in scholarships have been awarded to 144 students within the Data Analytics major.

"Your generous gift will help me greatly in achieving my goals in my career and as a student. It feels so great to be recognized for my hard work and dedication." - Danny Simms
 
"If it were not for generous people, like yourself, I may not have ever had the opportunity to discover my passion for this science. You have helped provide me and many other students with a promising future!" - Braden Kane
 
"You have lightened my financial burden, which allows me to focus more on the most important aspect of school. Your generosity has inspired me to help others and give back to the community. I hope one day I will be able to help students achieve their goals just as you have helped me." - Suli Li
 
"As an international student, I feel great honor receiving this scholarship, not only as a recognition of my academic performance, but also as a stimulus for my future studies in America." - Fangzhou He
 
"Receiving this scholarship will give me the ability to focus on my challenging courses and enhancing my resume rather than working." - Hannah Goebel
 
"This scholarship will allow me to focus more on my studies so that I can become a successful student and achieve my goals of applying data analytics to the medical field to perform services for people and change their lives." - John Carlo Maula