Scholarships at Ohio Dominican University

The Noyce Teacher Stipend at Ohio Dominican University supports career changers who already hold a bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field and pursue teacher certification at ODU. Up to two students per year may receive a one-year stipend of up to twelve thousand dollars. Recipients agree to teach in a qualifying high-need district for each year of stipend support, following the same service commitment as Noyce scholarship recipients. Contact Dr. Marlissa Stauffer, Chair of the Education Division, to inquire about eligibility and the application process.

Ohio Dominican University offers band scholarships to enrolled students who participate in both Marching Band and Concert Band. Students enroll in MUS 122 for Marching Band in the fall and may join additional ensembles including Pep Band and small groups. No audition is required for enrollment, and instrumentalists of all ability levels may participate. Scholarship amounts are typically one thousand dollars per year as listed on the university scholarships page. Contact the music department through the band interest form for participation and award details.

Ohio Dominican University awards cheerleading scholarships of one thousand dollars per year to traditional undergraduates who participate on the university cheerleading squad. The award is listed among ODU activity scholarships alongside band, chorus, and ROTC grants. Cheerleading grants coordinate with other institutional aid and may affect overall package composition, similar to other activity awards. Prospective cheerleaders should ask their admission counselor for current tryout requirements, participation expectations, and application deadlines through the athletics or student life office.

Ohio Dominican University's Honors Distinction Scholarship covers full tuition over four years for qualifying students admitted to the Honors Program. Awards are recommended by the Honors director upon admission or, for returning students, after review of the annual activity report. Recipients must remain active Honors members by enrolling in Honors courses, maintaining a satisfactory GPA, meeting with the Honors director each semester, participating in programming, and submitting an annual activity report. Full-tuition Honors awards replace any other Ohio Dominican merit scholarships previously awarded.