Scholarships at Ashland University

State-funded STEM scholarship for Ohio resident undergraduates at Ashland University in eligible majors including actuarial science, biochemistry, biology, business analytics, chemistry, computer science, cybersecurity, dietetics, environmental science, engineering, mathematics, nursing, and supply chain management. Recipients receive $3,000 per academic year for up to four years. Requirements include ACT 25 or higher (21 for nursing and dietetics), high school GPA of 3.5 or higher (3.0 for nursing and dietetics), maintaining the eligible major, a 3.0 GPA after the first year, and attending three STEM-related lectures or events each semester.

Choose Ohio First scholarship for Ohio residents entering Ashland University's Master of Science in Applied Physiology of Exercise program as new graduate students. Recipients may receive up to $2,700 per semester while enrolled full time in the APEX program. Applicants need an undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher. Renewal requires maintaining a 3.0 cumulative graduate GPA. Contact the Health Sciences department for application details after admission to the program.

Institutional grant for Ashland University undergraduates who are members of the Ashland-based Brethren Church. Students must submit a letter from their minister verifying membership to the director of admissions. The grant provides $1,000 per year and is renewable while the student maintains satisfactory academic progress and remains enrolled full time at the comprehensive tuition rate. The award counts toward Ashland gift-aid limits combined with other AU scholarships and grants.

Science scholarship for incoming or continuing Ashland University undergraduates who earn a superior rating at the Mohican District Science Fair hosted by Ashland University. The district-level award is $1,000 per year. A separate $2,000 award is available for students who later earn a superior rating at the Ohio Junior Academy of Sciences state fair. Recipients must enroll full time at Ashland's comprehensive tuition rate. Contact the Financial Aid Office to coordinate the award after science fair results are official.

Referral scholarship for new undergraduate students at Ashland University who apply for admission after being referred by a current student, employee, or alumnus. The referring party must be mentioned during the admissions application process before the student applies. Admitted full-time undergraduates charged the comprehensive tuition rate receive $500 per year, renewable for up to four years with satisfactory academic progress. Legacy applicants are not eligible because they qualify for separate legacy awards.

Students admitted to Ashland University who compete on the varsity, junior varsity, or open esports teams may qualify for athletic scholarship funds toward tuition based on skill and roster placement. Award amounts vary by division and performance. The program supports competition in games such as Overwatch, CS:GO, Hearthstone, Fortnite, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate through NACE and other collegiate leagues. Contact the esports program after applying to discuss scholarship opportunities.

Talent-based scholarships from the Ashland University Music Department are awarded to music majors, minors, and scholarship-only audition participants based on entrance audition results. Applicants must be admitted to Ashland University and complete an in-person or video audition with performance, musicianship screening, and faculty interview components. Auditions may be scheduled throughout the year, but preference for scholarship awards goes to students auditioning by April. The department does not publish fixed award amounts; scholarship levels are determined at audition.

The Ashland University Diversity Scholarship is a renewable award offered to incoming students through the Office of Diversity. Eligible first-time freshmen need a 3.2 high school cumulative GPA and must actively participate in the Diversity Scholars Program by attending the Pathways Pre-Orientation Workshop, three university events per semester or joining a student organization, and meeting regularly with an assigned mentor during the first year. Students receiving an athletic scholarship are not eligible. The catalog describes program requirements; award sizing is tied to the published diversity scholarship rather than a separate endowed amount.