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Miami Middletown Rising Scholarship

The Miami Middletown Rising scholarship supports the retention and graduation of Miami University Regionals students. Its aim is to increase access to higher education, improve workforce development, and positively impact economic development in the city of Middletown. 

The Miami Middletown Rising Scholarship covers the cost of tuition and fees after financial aid for eligible students. The scholarship will be available for up to eight-consecutive semesters during fall and spring semester classes.

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Eligibility

  • First-time, new undergraduate student enrolling at Regionals full-time (12 credit hours or more) following high school graduation.
  • Lived (has a primary, permanent address) in the city of Middletown during all four years of high school.
  • Graduated from, and attended all four years at, Marshall High School in Middletown, Middletown High School, Middletown Christian High School, Bishop Fenwick High School, or Butler Tech from Middletown City School District.
    • GED recipients and homeschoolers do not qualify.
    • Early high school graduates qualify in the fall semester following graduation.
  • Cumulative high school GPA of 2.5+ (unweighted).
  • Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and be eligible for the Pell Grant as determined by the FAFSA.

Application Process

  • Complete and submit the Miami Regionals Admission Application by April 1, 2025.
  • Submit your official high school transcript.
  • A separate scholarship application and ACT/SAT scores are not required.
    • Please note that submitting ACT/SAT scores could qualify you for additional scholarship opportunities.

What Does This Mean For You: 

No tuition costs for a high-quality Miami University degree!

Scholarship Renewal Requirements

  • The scholarship may be renewed for up to eight consecutive semesters.
  • Full-time enrollment (12 credit hours or more) as a Miami Regionals student each semester.
  • Students may take courses towards their degree in Oxford, but 51% of courses each semester must be taken at Regionals campuses to maintain eligibility.
  • Maintain an annual cumulative Miami GPA of 2.0+.
  • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and be eligible for the Pell Grant as determined by the FAFSA annually.
  • Maintain a primary residence in the approved city limits.
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We Are Dedicated to Your Success

Beyond celebrating each new cohort of scholarship recipients with an awards ceremony, Miami Regionals will provide holistic support from day one to graduation. 

To help them reach their goals, Miami Regionals connects program participants to campus resources like TRIO student support services, academic advising, career services, counseling, tutoring, and much more.

Student Success Resources
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Partners

Miami Middletown Rising is a partnership between the City of Middletown, the Middletown Community Foundation and Miami Regionals. This program is made possible by generous donations from the city, Middletown Community Foundation and donations to Miami Regionals from entities such as the Middletown Rotary Club, Miriam G. Knoll Foundation and the Middletown Promise Inc. As part of the Miami Middletown Rising, Miami University Regionals commits to support the retention and graduation of students. Collectively, our aim is to increase access to higher education, eliminate student loan debt, improve college-going rates, boost degree attainment, improve workforce development, and positively impact economic development in the city of Middletown.

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Your Support Matters

You can support student success by giving to the Miami Middletown Rising scholarship.
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