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 Office of Admissions 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

• $27,000 renewable- four recipients selected each year (one recipient per college)

Presidential Recognition Scholars

• $22,000-$25,000 renewable – awarded to top 25% of participants
• 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

• $24,000 renewable- Eight recipients selected each year (two recipients per college)

Trustee Recognition Scholars

• $20,000-$22,000 renewable -- awarded to top 25% of participants
• 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

• $21,000 renewable - Eight recipients selected each year (two recipients per college)

Honor Scholars

• $18,000-$20,000 renewable - awarded to top 25% of participants
• 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

• $18,000 renewable --Twelve recipients selected each year (three recipients per college)

Meritorious Service Awards

• $14,000-$16,000 renewable – awarded to top 25% of participants
• 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 Familly 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 art, communication arts, English, or music, and demonstrate a special talent. 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, and/or cultural backgrounds on ONU’s campus. People of color and individuals with diverse heritages or experiences are strongly encouraged to apply. The filling of the FAFSA is encouraged to ensure maximum assistance. Only admitted students will be considered.  The application for the Dimension Award can be downloaded by clicking on the .pdf below.

Alumni Award

• A gift award ranging up to $7500/yr. is available to the dependent sons and daughters of ONU graduates.

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