<p>It’s listed on this site: [The</a> Ohio State University](<a href=“http://undergrad.osu.edu/merit.html]The”>http://undergrad.osu.edu/merit.html) under merit scholarships, so it’s not need-based. However, need might enter into it. Here are the “additional criteria to be considered”:</p>
<p>applicant’s status as a potential first-generation college graduate
applicant’s race/ethnic/tribal background
socio-economic factors
Ohio county of residence</p>
<p>It also says “The FAFSA is highly recommended for all Morrill Scholars applicants.”</p>
<p>They’re clearly looking for more needful/disadvantaged students … but it doesn’t seem strictly need-based. It can’t hurt to apply, I would encourage you to do so.</p>