Kacher-Bloom Memorial Scholarship

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. The recipients of this scholarship exhibit the core beliefs of these two alumnae: academic excellence, civil engagement, and pride in being a Bearcat.

Eligibility requirements include:

• Rising full-time senior for the 2025-2026 academic year at UC (with at least 90 credits at the end of the Spring 2025 semester)
• Excellence in academics (minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA)
• Devotion to student activities and community service
• Strong sense of loyalty and commitment to the University of Cincinnati
• The top five applicants for the scholarship will go through a final interview.

To apply for the Kacher-Bloom Memorial Scholarship, please submit the form below with your resume, letter of recommendation, and a 500–750-word essay answering the question, “What lessons have you learned as a student at the University of Cincinnati that will help you once you graduate?”

The application opens on April 1, 2025 and the deadline to submit is Friday, June 13, 2025. If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact Briana Harper, Program Director, Alumni Engagement.