Scholarships

Mathile Scholarship

$34,000 per year

Accepted students who qualify for the Presidential Scholarship will be considered for these special leadership awards. A selection committee will determine the finalists, who then will be invited for an on-campus evaluation. Based on these on-campus evaluations, the Mathile Family Foundation will support two $34,000 renewable scholarships. The Mathile Scholarship will replace all other ONU scholarships.

Choose Ohio First Scholarship

Up to $6,500 per year

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Business Leadership Scholarship

Starting at $3,000 per year

Leadership is the cornerstone of the mission of The James F. Dicke College of Business Administration, and this award is designed to recognize and financially assist students admitted to the College of Business Administration who exhibit exemplary leadership. To be considered, the accepted student should have (at minimum): 23 ACT (1050 SAT), 3.0 GPA, and demonstrated exemplary leadership. The award is renewable annually based on continued strong academic and leadership performance. The Business Leadership Scholarship may be combined with other academic merit-based scholarships, for those who qualify.

James F. Dicke Scholarship

Full tuition plus $1,000 annual book stipend

Students eligible for the Presidential Scholarship will be considered for this award. A selection committee will determine finalists who will be invited to campus to interview. From these interviews one student will be chosen to receive the James F. Dicke Scholarship. The scholarship will renew each year for a maximum of four years. The James F. Dicke Scholarship will replace all other ONU scholarships and awards.

Talent Award

Starting at $4,000 per year

Talent awards are available to students who major in advertising design, art education, graphic design, studio arts, international theatre production, musical theatre, theatre, or dance (offered as a minor) or students who are accepted as a major in the Departments of English or Music., An audition, portfolio review and/or interview is required for talent award consideration in all these programs. Talent awards are coordinated with other University grants and scholarships. For more information, contact the Office of Admissions at admissions-up@onu.edu.

Dimension Award

Ranging from $1,000-10,000 per year

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 underrepresented racial backgrounds. Award amounts are based on academic credentials. Learn More.

Alumni Award

Starting at $3,000 per year

Awarded to legally dependent (defined by IRS) sons or daughters of ONU graduates.

Ministerial Deduction

Half-tuition per year

Awarded to unmarried, legally dependent children, under the age of 25, of a licensed and ordained elder of the United Methodist Church who is currently under active appointment by the annual conference. This tuition reduction also applies to children of retired and deceased ministers. A separate application listing specific criteria is required. Financial need is not a factor.

Out-of-state Recognition Award

Starting at $2,000 per year

All accepted new students who reside outside of Ohio are automatically considered for this award. It is designed to recognize and financially assist students who contribute to Ohio Northern’s goal of a national student body.

Sibling Grant

$1,000 per year

Awarded to an unmarried, legally dependent child of a family who has another sibling attending ONU at the same time. Financial need is not a factor.

Institutional Grants

ONU awards more than $3.5 million per year in grants to students with financial need. Need is the only requirement for these awards, and students are considered automatically based on the FAFSA application.

Federal	State	Ohio Northern
PELL	OCOG	Church Matching Grant Need-based awards to match a church scholarship of up to $1,000 per year.
SEOG		MethodistCrusade Grant Need-based awards made to students who are members of an Ohio United Methodist Church
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