UC Alumni Association Scholarships
Scholarships
Through the generous support of UC’s alumni community, more than $100,000 from UCAA funds are awarded each year to approximately 50 exceptional UC students. Current and incoming students are considered for four distinct scholarship opportunities, two of which benefit direct descendants of UC alumni.
The complete admission application received by December 1 will serve as the Alumni Association scholarship application for the Christos P. Demakes Legacy Scholarship and the Regional Alumni Network Scholarship for incoming first-year students. Eligible students will be identified and invited to submit next steps for alumni award consideration.
UCAA’s flagship scholarship fund was named for Darlene Carter upon her 2020 retirement to honor her decades of dedicated service on the UC Alumni Association staff and her devotion and assistance to countless students through the years.
Combining funds derived from private gifts as well as UCAA’s Ohio C-Paw license plate program, the Darlene H. Carter UCAA Scholarship Fund supports the renewal of Christos P. Demakes Legacy Scholarships after recipients’ first year and select Regional Alumni Network Scholarships.
Named in honor of past UCAA Executive Director Christos Demakes, this scholarship is given to select first-year students and is renewable for up to four years while students are studying at UC.
Eligibility requirements include:
- Incoming UC first-year student
- Parent or grandparent graduated from UC
- Parent or grandparent is a current Loyal Bearcat or William Howard Taft Society donor as of March 7, 2025
- Complete admission application (including transcript and test scores) by Dec. 1
Awarded on behalf of UCAA’s 30-plus national alumni networks to support local future Bearcats.
Eligibility requirements include:
- Incoming UC first-year student
- Permanent residence in a participating UC Alumni Association national alumni network
- Complete admission application (including transcript and test scores) by Dec. 1 to be considered
If you have questions, please contact Victoria Kuhlman.
In recognition and remembrance of former UC students Margaret "Meg" Kacher and Sheri An Bloom. In 1985, UC suffered the loss of both of these promising young women to untimely deaths.
Eligibility requirements include:
- Current full-time junior at UC
- Excellence in academics
- Devotion to student activities and community service
- Strong sense of loyalty and commitment to the University of Cincinnati
The application for the 2025-2026 school year is now open. For more information, please visit the Kacher-Bloom Memorial Scholarship webpage.
The African American Alumni Affiliate is proud to support scholarships for students seeking international experiences to enhance their college journey. We believe adventure is the best way to learn. By increasing exposure to international experiences, we help develop well-rounded students prepared for limitless possibilities after graduation. This scholarship can be used for study abroad programs or international co-ops.
Eligibility requirements include:
- Involved in an on-campus organization
- Possess, at least, a 2.75 GPA
- Have a minimum of 15 credit hours; graduate students are also eligible
- Be able to show proof of ten (10) or more community service hours
- Registered for a trip during the Spring, Summer or Fall semesters of 2025
The application process for the 2024-2025 school year is now closed. For more information, please visit the Shani Scholarship webpage.
The University of Cincinnati Alumni Association has established the Taiwan Alumni Scholarship to support Taiwanese students studying at the University of Cincinnati. Students often receive financial aid to cover the cost of tuition, but still need money to purchase their meal plan and cover other living expenses. Learn more.
Victoria Kuhlman, A&S '15, '21
Senior Director, Alumni Engagement