ASHLAND

AU Grant And Scholarship Programs

Federal and State Grants and Scholarships
Outside Scholarship Information


The following AU scholarships and grants are available to full-time undergraduate students who are paying the comprehensive rate of tuition and do not have a bachelor’s degree. AU students enrolled in the Evening/Weekend, Nursing, or the Lorain County Community College programs are not eligible for these awards. AU scholarships and grants are only available during the fall and spring semesters. The maximum AU aid that a student may qualify for is limited to the cost of tuition. Students may qualify for federal or state grants during summer sessions.


Presidential Scholarship. First-time freshmen who have a minimum high school GPA of 3.25 or higher and have a minimum ACT score of 23 or SAT of 1050 qualify for a scholarship ranging from $8,000 to $10,000. The award is renewable with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students who qualify for the Presidential Scholarship are not eligible for a Director’s Scholarship.

H.S. GPA and ACT/SAT Scores Award
3.75 and above   27-36/1200-1600 $10,000
3.50 – 3.74   25-26/1130-1190 $ 9,000
3.25 – 3.49   23-24/1050-1120 $ 8,000


Director’s Scholarship. First-time freshmen who have a minimum high school GPA of 3.00 or higher and have a minimum ACT score of 21 or SAT of 970 qualify for a scholarship of $6,000. The award is renewable with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
H.S. GPA and ACT/SAT Scores Award
Minimum 3.00   Minimum 21/970 $ 6,000



Alumnus Grant. Sons, daughters, grandsons and granddaughters of AU alumni are eligible for this grant. (Father, mother or grandparent must have earned 32 or more credits at AU). The grant is renewable by maintaining satisfactory academic progress, and the amount is $2,000.

Art, Music and Theatre Scholarships. These departments award scholarships based on talent. Each department requires an on-campus interview. An audition is required for the theatre and music scholarships, while submission of a portfolio is necessary to apply for the art scholarship. These scholarships are renewable by fulfilling certain departmental criteria.

Ashbrook Scholarship. A renewable scholarship based on merit of $2,000 per year. A major or minor in political science and a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 are required. Applications for the scholarship are available from the Ashbrook Center. Students in the program must maintain a 3.0 GPA to renew the scholarship.

Ashland University Grant. A need-based grant offered to students. In addition to financial need as determined through the FAFSA, the grant is based on high school GPA and ACT or SAT scores or college GPA for transfer students. Renewal is based on the need of the student in subsequent years and the academic performance of the student at Ashland University.

Athletic Scholarship. Men’s and women’s varsity sports offer scholarships to selected athletes. The coaches, under the leadership of the athletic director and in coordination with the Financial Aid Office, determine standards of distribution that follow the guidelines set down by the athletic conference and the NCAA. The coach determines the amount of the  athletic scholarship as well as the total amount of AU aid to be received by the student athlete as the coach must count all AU aid towards his/her budget.

Brethren Grant. Students who are members of the Ashland-based Brethren Church are eligible for this grant. A letter verifying membership from the pastor of the sutdent's church is required. The grant is renewable by maintaining satisfactory academic progress, and the amount is $2,000.

Brethren Summer Ministries Award. Students who participate in the summer ministry program of the Board of Christian Education of the Ashland-based Brethren Church are eligible for this grant for the academic year immediately following their summer of service. The grant is renewable with subsequent summers of service and the amount is $1,000.

Buckeye Girls State Scholarship. The Buckeye Girls State program is hosted each summer by Ashland University. Attendees who enroll at Ashland University are eligible for a $1,000 scholarship which is renewable by maintaining satisfactory academic progress.

Department Merit Scholarship. Each academic department recognizes exceptional accomplishments through this scholarship for returning students. The award is renewable if the student maintains satisfactory academic progress and the amount varies up to $500.

Family Grant. This grant is offered when two siblings from the same family are full-time undergraduate students at Ashland University. The value of the grant is worth 50 percent of tuition and will be split equally between the students. Recipients may qualify for other non need-based AU grants or scholarships with a maximum equal to tuition. To qualify, incoming freshmen must have earned a minimum high school GPA of 2.5 while incoming transfers must have earned a minimum college GPA of 2.5. Renewal of the award requires a minimum of AU GPA of 2.5. Students who receive an athletic scholarship do not qualify for this award.


Mathematics and Computer Science Department Scholarships. The AU Mathematics and Computer Science Department offers the AMC-12 Scholarship – $2,000 per year; OCTM State Mathematics Contest – $2,000 per year; AU Memorial Mathematics Scholarship – $1,000 per year. Contact the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science for more information.

Ministerial Grant. This grant is offered to children of ministers and missionaries who are currently working full time for the Ashland-based Brethren Church or who have retired from full-time service for reasons of age or health. Students who qualify for this grant will receive total AU gift aid equal to 75 percent of tuition. The grant is renewable with a minimum GPA of 2.5.

Science Scholarships. The University offers science awards to students who receive a superior rating at the Mohican District Science Fair hosted by Ashland University or the Ohio Academy of Science Fair hosted by Ohio Wesleyan University. The amount of the scholarship is $1,000 at the district level and $2,000 at the state level.


AU Transfer Student Scholarships