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Scholarships and Grants

Ohio Northern University attracts students of outstanding achievement through recognition programs aimed toward rewarding deserving scholarship and talent. Scholarships are initially awarded to full-time students and are renewable each year if the appropriate standards are met. Students must apply for admission and be accepted to the University to be eligible for scholarships. All criteria should be met to be selected for a scholarship and invited to a recognition day. Final awards are coordinated with other University grants and scholarships. Eligibility requirements for Pharmacy are for the Doctor of Pharmacy degree program and are renewable for the first four years with other funding alternatives for program completion.

Dean’s Scholarships

  • $9,000 - $13,000 renewable
  • General eligibility criteria: ACT > 25 or SAT > 1130, and GPA > 3.3/4.0 scale
  • Pharmacy eligibility criteria: ACT > 27 or SAT > 1210, and GPA > 3.5/4.0 scale
  • Awarded based on student’s application for admission up to May 1 of senior year in high school.
  • Recipients may also be invited to an on-campus evaluation day for additional scholarship opportunities (see below).

Recognition Day Scholarships

  • An application for admissions and all supporting materials must be received by the Admissions Office by December 1 (pharmacy by November 1).
  • Students invited will be evaluated on campus for significant awards including increased Dean’s Scholarships.
  • ACT scores listed are without the writing test. SAT scores listed are without the writing section

Presidential Scholars

  • $22,000 - $27,000 renewable - awarded to top 25% of participants per college 
  • General eligibility criteria: ACT > 30 or SAT > 1320 and GPA > 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
  • Pharmacy eligibility criteria: ACT > 31 or SAT > 1360 and GPA > 3.8 on a 4.0 scale

Trustee Scholars

  • $20,000 - $24,000 renewable - awarded to top 25% of participants per college
  • General eligibility criteria: ACT > 28 or SAT > 1240 and GPA > 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
  • Pharmacy eligibility criteria: ACT > 29 or SAT > 1280 and GPA > 3.7 on a 4.0 scale

Academic Honors Scholars

  • $18,000 - $21,000 renewable - awarded to top 25% of participants per college
  • General eligibility criteria: ACT > 26 or SAT > 1170 and GPA > 3.3 on a 4.0 scale
  • Pharmacy eligibility criteria: ACT > 27 or SAT > 1210 and GPA > 3.5 on a 4.0 scale

Distinguished Achievement Awards

  • $14,000 - $18,000 renewable - awarded to top 25% of participants per college
  • General eligibility criteria: ACT > 24 or SAT > 1090 and GPA > 3.2 on a 4.0 scale + high school leadership activities, community service and leadership roles.

Mathile Scholarship

Accepted students who qualify and participate for the Presidential Recognition Day will be considered for these special leadership awards. The Mathile Family Foundation will support two $30,000 renewable scholarships; a selection committee will determine recipients. The Mathile Scholarship will replace all other ONU scholarships.

Talent Awards

Talent awards are awarded to students who major in advertising design, art education, graphic design, studio arts, international theatre production, music, musical theatre and dance (offered as a minor). Talent awards are coordinated with other University grants and scholarships.

Dimension Award

Ohio Northern University has a mission and commitment to recruit and retain students from all segments of society. The Dimension Award is designed to help enhance and assist students from underrepresented racial, ethnic, or cultural backgrounds on ONU’s campus. People of color and individuals with diverse heritages or experiences are strongly encouraged to apply. Completion of the FAFSA is encouraged to ensure maximum assistance. Only admitted students will be considered.
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Alumni Award

A gift award of up to $7,500 per year is available to the dependent sons and daughters of ONU graduates.

Out-of-State Recognition Award

hio Northern University is pleased to offer an automatic recognition award for accepted new students who reside outside of Ohio. Ohio Northern is committed to attracting a national and international student body, so this award has been designed to recognize and financially assist students who contribute to this goal. More information.