Choose Ohio First for Engineering Entrepreneurship (COFFEE) Scholarship
The Ohio State College of Engineering will sponsor 20-40 $4,500 COFFEE Scholarships (enrolled for three quarters) for the 2010-11 academic year. To receive funding during the first year of COFFEE, students must directly enroll in the College of Engineering, follow an advisor-approved curriculum, begin the Interdisciplinary Entrepreneurship Minor, start a co-op/internship job search with Engineering Career Services and begin a COFFEE portfolio to document degree progress and experience.
These scholarships are renewable for a total of 9 quarters (contingent upon funding from the State of Ohio) based on progress toward the benchmarks listed in the following table:
| Year | Benchmarks Academic | Benchmarks Work |
|---|---|---|
| Freshman | Enroll in FE or FEH | Register with Engineering Co-op and Internship Program (ECIP) |
| Begin minor - ECON 200 | ||
| At least 3.0 CPHR at end of Spring Quarter | Attend resume review appointment with ECIP staff member | |
| Begin COFFEE portfolio | ||
| Sophomore | Continue minor - BUS MHR 290 + one elective | Attend two interviews per quarter or work at co-op or internship |
| At least 3.0 CPHR at end of Spring Quarter | ||
| Continue COFFEE portfolio | ||
| Junior | Continue minor - BUS MHR 490 + one elective | Work at co-op or internship |
| At least 3.0 CPHR at end of Spring Quarter | ||
| Continue COFFEE portfolio | ||
| Senior | Complete minor - one elective | Work at co-op or internship |
| Complete and submit COFFEE portfolio | ||
| Final | Must complete minor | Must have completed at least two co-op or internship work experiences |
To confirm your candidacy and willingness to meet the program requirements for the COFFEE Scholarship, submit a 500-750 word Personal Statement about your goals and background as they relate to your interest in engineering and entrepreneurship. Please be sure to include your name and Ohio State e-mail address in your COFFEE Personal Statement.
The College of Engineering Scholarship Committee will select the COFFEE Scholars from the pool of students who submit the COFFEE Personal Statement by the February 15, 2010 deadline.
Note that funding for COFFEE is provided by the State of Ohio. If the State of Ohio discontinues funding, this scholarship program will end immediately. Contact Cheryl Yeack or (614) 292-7694 if you have any questions about the COFFEE Scholarship.
