SCHOLARSHIP: Ohio State University, USA International Scholarship for Postgraduate | Masters Students

The Ohio State Department of Recreational Sports is seeking candidates for the positions of Graduate Assistant (2026-2027) in the following areas: Facilities, Special Events, Member Services, Group Fitness, and Personal Training.
About university:
Ohio State University (OSU) is a public research university located in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1870 as a land-grant university, it is one of the largest universities in the United States with nearly 50,000 undergraduate and 15,000 graduate students. OSU offers over 200 undergraduate majors and 400 degree programs across its 16 colleges. The university is a member of the Association of American Universities and has produced 6 Nobel laureates, 9 Rhodes Scholars, and 104 Olympic medalists among its alumni and faculty.
Scholarship deadline:
November 1, 2025
Scholarship details:
- Host Country: United States of America USA
- Study Abroad: Study in USA
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $24,138 stipend per year
- No IELTS Required
Scholarship eligibility requirements:
To be considered for the Ohio State University Scholarships, you must:
- apply to the Graduate School and the Master of Science in Kinesiology, Sport Management program or to the Master of Arts in Educational Studies, Higher Education and Student Affairs.
- have a minimum GPA of 3.0 for admission into graduate school at the Ohio State University.
- Preference will be given to applications received by November 1, 2025.
Scholarship Application Guidelines:
To apply for the Ohio State University Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should;
- Click the green button below to visit the program’s website.
- Submit your 2026-2027 Rec Sports Graduate Assistant Application.
- After submitting your online application, please send a cover letter and resume to Kolby Carothers via email at carothers.50@osu.edu.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- Application Form
- A cover letter and
- Resume
Scholarship Benefits:
- GAs are appointed to 9-month terms and receive approximately $2,682 in a monthly stipend.
- GAs are expected to serve as a GA for two years. Also included are a full tuition waiver (including in/out of state and international).