Scholarships at Ohio Northern University

Ohio Northern University's English Talent Award begins at four thousand dollars per year, renewable while the student remains an English major and maintains a 3.0 GPA. Accepted high school seniors planning to major in English, Creative Writing, or English Education in the Getty College of Arts and Sciences submit a digital portfolio of three to five writing samples not exceeding twenty pages by December 1. A sponsoring English teacher letter attesting the work is the student's own must accompany the portfolio. Faculty recommendations go to the Office of Financial Aid for final decisions.

Incoming freshmen and transfer students recruited to Ohio Northern University varsity esports teams in League of Legends, Valorant, Overwatch, Rocket League, or Marvel Rivals may receive partial scholarships of up to $2,000, stacking on academic merit awards. Award amounts vary by roster placement. Submit a player profile or contact the esports coach to begin the recruitment process. No separate scholarship application beyond team recruitment.

The James F. Dicke Scholarship at Ohio Northern University provides full tuition plus a one thousand dollar annual book stipend to one business student each year, with an estimated four-year value exceeding one hundred sixty-five thousand dollars. Applicants must be admitted to the Dicke College of Business with a minimum 3.5 GPA and ACT 27 or SAT 1260. Submit the application, resume, and essay by January 25, 2027, and attend Dicke Scholarship Day on January 30, 2027 for faculty interviews. The scholarship replaces all other ONU awards and renews up to four years.

Ohio Northern University's Ministerial Deduction guarantees eligible students total university scholarships, grants, and awards equal to at least half tuition. Qualifying students are unmarried, legally dependent children under age twenty-five of licensed and ordained United Methodist Elders in full connection under active annual conference appointment, including retired or deceased ministers with the same credentials. A separate application with bishop certification is required; financial need is not a factor. The deduction applies during the first four years of a first baccalaureate degree and coordinates with other aid, which may be adjusted.

Ohio Northern University offers talent awards to non-music majors who audition for the Symphony Orchestra, University Singers, or Chamber Winds, or who apply for Marching Band and Symphonic Band participation grants. Ensemble auditions for non-majors must be uploaded to Acceptd by March 1; band participation grant applications are due December 1. Awards are granted based on artistic potential and may consider financial need, coordinating with the complete aid package. Eligible instruments include voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, piano, and harp.