Level Up Cincinnati Scholars

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Our Comprehensive Curriculum: Empowering You for College and Career Success

Our curriculum is designed to improve your chances of success in both college and career. By providing you with the necessary tools, we aim to positively impact graduation rates, employment at graduation, starting salaries, and long-term career success. Experience an engaging and professional learning environment that equips you with the skills to thrive.

  • Gain the financial knowledge and skills needed to succeed in college and beyond. Learn about financial aid options, student loans, budgeting, financial planning, investing, and graduating debt-free. Our collaborative curriculum, developed with partners at Sycamore Capital, Citi, and Johnson Investment Counsel, empowers you to make informed financial decisions and achieve your goals.

  • Gain the financial knowledge and skills needed to succeed in college and beyond. Learn about financial aid options, student loans, budgeting, financial planning, investing, and graduating debt-free. Our collaborative curriculum, developed with partners at Sycamore Capital, Citi, and Johnson Investment Counsel, empowers you to make informed financial decisions and achieve your goals.

  • Prioritize your well-being and develop essential mental health skills. Learn to set boundaries, manage school-life separation, practice self-compassion, and overcome imposter syndrome and negative self-talk. Master techniques for managing transitions, coping with change, and regulating your emotions. Thrive academically and personally with a strong foundation of mental well-being.

  • Prepare for a successful transition from college to the professional world. Identify and develop your strengths, explore career options, ace interviews, and secure your first job. Gain the confidence, clarity, and competitive edge to excel in your chosen path. Unlock your potential and launch your career with our comprehensive curriculum.

Scholar Program

Level Up Cincinnati, in collaboration with the University of Cincinnati, is dedicated to empowering first-generation college students from diverse and underserved communities. Our partnership aims to provide these ambitious students with financial aid, personal development opportunities, one-on-one coaching, and networking events to ensure their success in higher education and beyond.

Eligibility Criteria for Incoming Freshmen:

  • Must be a graduating senior from a local (tri-state) public high school.

  • Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on an unweighted 4.0 scale) or 3.2 (on a weighted 4.0 scale).

  • Must be seeking admission to a baccalaureate degree program at the University of Cincinnati.

Preference will be given to applicants who are:

First-generation college students, amplifying our commitment to breaking cycles of educational disadvantage.

Demonstrating strong leadership qualities or active involvement in community or school activities, reflecting their potential to drive positive change.

Through our collaboration with the University of Cincinnati's Gen-1 program and 1mpact House, Level Up Cincinnati ensures a comprehensive support system to guide our scholars every step of the way toward achieving their academic and career goals.

For more details on the Gen-1 Program and the application process, please visit the University of Cincinnati website.

Should you have any inquiries about the Level Up Cincinnati application process or the scholar program, don't hesitate to contact us.

Level Up Cincinnati Scholarship Information Request Form:

Application to apply for Level Up Cincinnati