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One of the largest universities in the United States, The Ohio State University is a leading research university and the model for Ohio's public higher education institutes. Founded in 1870 as a land-grant university, it consistently ranks as one of the top public universities in the United States. The main campus is located in Columbus, and regional campuses are located in Lima, Mansfield, Marion, Newark and Wooster.
The Ohio State University Scholarships 2026 (Graduate Assistantships) are competitive awards for master’s students that provide a full tuition waiver, monthly stipend, and opportunities for leadership and professional development in recreational sports. Graduate assistants will gain hands-on experience in facilities management, special events, member services, group fitness, and personal training, while pursuing graduate studies in Sport Management or Higher Education and Student Affairs.
Applicants to Ohio State University Graduate School in one of the following programs:
Master of Science (M.S.) in Kinesiology, Sport Management
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Educational Studies, Higher Education and Student Affairs
Must hold a minimum 3.0 GPA for graduate school admission
Must submit an application with supporting documents (resume and cover letter)
Students from other graduate programs are not eligible
2026–2027 Rec Sports Graduate Assistant Application
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Submission directly to Kolby Carothers (carothers.50@osu.edu)
The Ohio State University
281 W Lane Ave, Columbus, OH 43210, United States, International
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