To be eligible for merit scholarships, you must present an outstanding academic record, high standardized test scores, and a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (213 on the computer-based test or 80 on the Internet-based test) or at least a 7 on the IELTS. We evaluate your record and accomplishments in competition with other applicants for scholarship awards. Students with outstanding academic credentials may, in addition to receiving an award, be designated as honors students. Most of our financial awards are merit based.

The maximum award available at Ohio Wesleyan is full tuition. To be considered for admission, you, your parents, or other persons must be able to provide at least U.S. $17,000 to make up the difference between tuition and total annual costs and expenses. These expenses include room (housing), board (meals), books, health insurance, and personal and vacation living. We do not accept, read, or consider applications from students unable to meet this financial obligation.

As a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III institution, Ohio Wesleyan does not offer athletic scholarships.

Leland F. and Helen Schubert Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to exceptional first-year students. This scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years of study. Renewal requires a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) at the end of the sophomore year, and for each year thereafter. Schubert Scholars are also considered for the Schubert Scholars Competition for further scholarship dollars. Students awarded a Schubert Scholarship are also eligible for invitation into Ohio Wesleyan’s prestigious Honors Program.

Branch Rickey Scholarship

To honor the contributions of Branch Rickey, Class of 1904, this scholarship is made to first-year students who present strong promise of achievement at Ohio Wesleyan. To retain this scholarship, students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 (out of 4.0) by the end of the sophomore year, and for each year thereafter.

Godman Scholarship

In recognition of William D. Godman, Class of 1846, who was the first graduate of Ohio Wesleyan, this scholarship is given to worthy Ohio Wesleyan University. To retain this scholarship, students must remain in good academic standing for the duration of their time at Ohio Wesleyan.

Bishop Scholarship

This scholarship is given to first-year students based upon true potential for success. To retain this scholarship, students must remain in good academic standing for the duration of their time at Ohio Wesleyan.

Legacy Award

This award is given to enrolling children, stepchildren, grandchildren, or step-grandchildren of Ohio Wesleyan alumni. This award is provided in recognition of the special enthusiasm and dedication shown by the Ohio Wesleyan family. To retain this scholarship, students must remain in good academic standing for the duration of their time at Ohio Wesleyan.

Meek Community Service and Leadership Award

To recognize first-year students with a demonstrated commitment to service and leadership, each year Meek Community Service and Leadership Awards are presented to deserving students. To retain this scholarship, students must remain in good academic standing for the duration of their time at Ohio Wesleyan.

Child/Spouse of Clergy Award

This award is given to dependent children and/or the spouse of an ordained minister (with benefit of pension) under appointment of a Bishop of the United Methodist Church, either in the local church or beyond the local church. To retain this scholarship, students must remain in good academic standing for the duration of their time at Ohio Wesleyan.

Departmental Awards
(Fine Arts, Music, Theatre, Dance and Economics, Education)

These Ohio Wesleyan departments offer a limited number of scholarships to first-year students. Awards vary in value. Application is made directly through the individual departments and generally require an audition or portfolio review. To retain this scholarship, students must remain in good academic standing for the duration of their time at Ohio Wesleyan.