Dimension Award Application
Submitted by r-lowry on Thu, 04/02/2009 - 3:41pm.
Ohio Northern University is committed to recruiting students from all segments of society and supporting their retention to graduation. The purpose of the Dimension Award is to offer financial assistance to incoming freshmen and transfers who are from racial, ethnic and/or cultural backgrounds currently underrepresented at ONU.
Award
Award amounts range up to $10,000 per academic year in gift aid. Students who apply for the Dimension Award should file the FAFSA to ensure maximum assistance. The award will be coordinated with other financial aid programs and awards.
The Alumni Award, Talent Award and Dean’s Award can be combined but will be part of the overall package of funds. Students will receive the higher amount of coordinated funds after the Recognition Day events, if eligible.
Need-based funds, outside scholarships and loans/work-study can be added as packaged.
Award recipients must annually meet the following criteria to maintain the full award amount of the Dimension Award:
- Remain in good academic standing as prescribed by their academic program or college.
- Meet once a quarter with Ms. Crys Latham, coordinator of multicultural recruitment, or Mr. Clyde W. Pickett, director of multicultural development.
- Involve themselves in at least one student organization, which would include but is not limited to a cultural organization such as Black Student Union, Indian Student Association, Asian American Student Union, Latino Student Union, Muslim Student Association, Open Doors, World Student Organization, etc. This would include active participation in the organization’s meetings and events.
- Submit during spring quarter of each year their “Statement of Achievement.” The award recipient will reflect on what he or she accomplished during the academic year and how he or she has engaged in the community and contributed to diversity, and will outline the goals he or she wishes to work toward accomplishing the following academic year.
Eligibility
Any student who has been accepted to Ohio Northern University who is a student of color or of diverse culture or heritage, who also is a U.S. citizen or has permanent resident status is eligible to apply.
The Award is available to first-time undergraduate students (first four years for the College of Pharmacy) and transfer students. Students must be enrolled with full-time status.
Mathile Scholars and those who have received tuition remission, ministerial deduction or tuition exchange are not eligible for the Dimension Award.
Students who have already earned an undergraduate degree (BA, BS or BM) are not eligible for the Dimension Award.
International students (F-1 status), while not eligible for this award, may qualify for other Ohio Northern awards designated specifically for international students.
To Apply
- Complete the Dimension Award application upon acceptance to Ohio Northern University. You may apply using the paper application or you may submit your application online. You may find the online application at: www.onu.edu/dimension
- If submitting the paper application, type on a separate piece of paper your responses to the five prompts found on the next page. Attach your responses to the completed and signed application page and mail the application to:
Office of Financial Aid - Dimension Award
Ohio Northern University
525 S. Main St.
Ada, OH 45810
Deadline
The complete application should be received by the Office of Financial Aid prior to the preparation of your total aid
package.
Questions?
For more information, please call 888-408-4ONU (4668), visit www.onu.edu/finaid or e-mail financialaid@onu.edu
NOTE TO APPLICANTS
Be sure that you have read the eligibility requirements and information above before applying.
