Freshmen Scholarships

• This scholarship is awarded to incoming freshmen which ranges from $28000 to $40000.

Undergraduate Scholarships

Cleveland State University provides scholarships to students in various fields of study, as well as to student-athletes, and those admitted to the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Honors College. The amount of scholarship offered to a student is determined based on their skills and the specific organization they are associated with. Additionally, students involved in Division 1 athletics should seek information regarding scholarships and NCAA assistance through the Athletic Department.

The Honors College at Cleveland State University offers an exceptional educational experience that includes personalized attention from professors and mentors, scholarship funding, and diverse academic and extracurricular opportunities. Students accepted into this highly selective program receive a grant that covers complete tuition at the in-state rate and other related costs. Transfer students are also eligible to apply. Admission into the Honors College is highly competitive, and a separate application is required.

Deadlines

The deadline to apply for undergraduate scholarships is as follows:

Incoming first-year students: Mid-January

Transfer Students: Late-February

Graduate Scholarships

• Cleveland State University provides teaching assistantships to aid departments in their student instructional programs. Teaching assistants play a vital role in supporting faculty members by assisting with various instructional tasks such as preparing classroom materials, conducting focus groups, supervising laboratory sessions, evaluating student progress, and other related duties.

• Cleveland State University offers research assistantships to aid faculty and staff members in their research pursuits. Graduate students are appointed as research assistants to faculty and staff members in various fields, which helps broaden their research experience and advance their career prospects. Whenever possible, research assistantships are assigned to individuals employed in diverse fields to ensure a diverse range of research expertise.

Note: Scholarships amount and deadlines may vary according to intake. Therefore, please check the university’s official website while applying.

(check-up with the admission officer of the university for more information on scholarships)

Cleveland State University(CSU) is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Additional program-specific accreditations and certifications include: