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💰 Ashland University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
33
Automatic
21
In-State Awards
$1,000-$22,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$22,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$1,000-$2,500 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.7 GPA / 25 ACT

Ashland University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$22,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 2.7 GPA / 25 ACT. Against tuition of $29,940, students receiving the largest award pay about $7,940 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Ashland University

Tuition & fees
$29,940
−
Largest annual award
$22,000
=
Students receiving it pay about
$7,940/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $13,568), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on Ashland University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Ashland University — no separate application

21 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

Ambassador
Award
$12,500-$16,500/yr in-state
$12,500-$16,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
Academic scholarship for first-year students with a GPA between 3.50 and 3.79.
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AU International Ambassador
Award
$9,000/yr in-state
$9,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.7+
Academic scholarship for international first-year students with a GPA between 2.70 and 2.99.
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AU International Director
Award
$11,000/yr in-state
$11,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
Academic scholarship for international first-year students with a GPA between 3.00 and 3.49.
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AU International Gold
Award
$14,000/yr in-state
$14,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 4.0+
Academic scholarship for international first-year students with a GPA of 4.00 or higher.
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AU International Presidential
Award
$13,000/yr in-state
$13,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+
Academic scholarship for international first-year students with a GPA between 3.80 and 3.99.
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AU International Provost
Award
$12,000/yr in-state
$12,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
Academic scholarship for international first-year students with a GPA between 3.50 and 3.79.
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AU Transfer Achievement
Award
$8,000/yr in-state
$8,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+
Academic scholarship for transfer students with a GPA between 3.25 and 3.49.
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AU Transfer Advantage
Award
$6,000/yr in-state
$6,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
Academic scholarship for transfer students with a GPA between 3.00 and 3.24.
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AU Transfer Distinction
Award
$9,500/yr in-state
$9,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
Academic scholarship for transfer students with a GPA between 3.50 and 3.74.
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AU Transfer Gold
Award
$12,000/yr in-state
$12,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 4.0+
Academic scholarship for transfer students with a GPA greater than 4.00.
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AU Transfer Pathway
Award
$2,500/yr in-state
$2,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.7+
Academic scholarship for transfer students with a GPA between 2.70 and 2.99.
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AU Transfer Purple
Award
$12,000/yr in-state
$12,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+
Academic scholarship for transfer students with a GPA between 3.75 and 4.00.
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Director
Award
$13,500-$17,500/yr in-state
$13,500-$17,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+
Academic scholarship for first-year students with a GPA between 3.80 and 3.89.
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Eagle
Award
$3,500-$7,500/yr in-state
$3,500-$7,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.7+
Academic scholarship for first-year students with a GPA between 2.70 and 2.84.
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Founders
Award
$6,500-$10,500/yr in-state
$6,500-$10,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.9+
Academic scholarship for first-year students with a GPA between 2.85 and 2.99.
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Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Award
$1,000/yr in-state
$1,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
An annual scholarship for incoming transfer students with a minimum 3.0 transfer GPA and Phi Theta Kappa designation.
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Presidential
Award
$18,000-$22,000/yr in-state
$18,000-$22,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 4.0+
Academic scholarship for first-year students with a GPA of 4.00 or higher.
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Provost
Award
$16,000-$20,000/yr in-state
$16,000-$20,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.9+
Academic scholarship for first-year students with a GPA between 3.90 and 3.99.
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Talon
Award
$8,500-$12,500/yr in-state
$8,500-$12,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
Academic scholarship for first-year students with a GPA between 3.00 and 3.24.
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Test Achievement Scholarship
Award
$1,500-$2,500 one-time in-state
$1,500-$2,500 one-time out-of-state
In-State Requirements
ACT 25+
A one-time award for first-time, full-time freshmen based on ACT, SAT, or CLT scores.
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Trustee
Award
$10,500-$14,500/yr in-state
$10,500-$14,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+
Academic scholarship for first-year students with a GPA between 3.25 and 3.49.
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Other scholarships at Ashland University (12)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Ashbrook Scholarship
An annual merit scholarship for students majoring or minoring in political science.
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Ashland Center for Nonviolence Peace Scholars
$1,000/yr
A renewable merit scholarship for students minoring in Ethics or Conflict Resolution.
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Brethren Scholarship
$1,000/yr
An annual scholarship for students who are members of the Ashland-based Brethren Church.
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College Credit Plus Scholarship
$1,000 one-time
A scholarship for students who participated in AU's College Credit Plus program during high school.
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Dean's Scholarship - Accounting
$1,500/yr
A renewable, stackable scholarship for new first-time and transfer students enrolled in Accounting.
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Dean's Scholarship - College of Arts & Sciences
$1,500/yr
A renewable, stackable scholarship for new first-time and transfer students enrolled in a major within the College of Arts & Sciences.
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Dean's Scholarship - Finance
$1,500/yr
A renewable, stackable scholarship for new first-time and transfer students enrolled in Finance.
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Dean's Scholarship - Sport Management
$1,500/yr
A renewable, stackable scholarship for new first-time and transfer students enrolled in Sport Management.
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Homeschool Scholarship
$1,000-$2,000/yr
An annual scholarship for first-time freshmen who completed a homeschool education.
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Legacy Scholarship
$1,000/yr
An annual scholarship for children and grandchildren of Ashland University alumni.
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Resilience Scholarship
$2,000/yr
A renewable scholarship for incoming students who show promise to enhance learning perspectives on campus.
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Talon Track Scholarship
$1,000-$2,000/yr
An annual scholarship for graduates of Talon Track partner high schools.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Ashland University

Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about Ashland University scholarships

How much merit aid does Ashland University give?

Published awards range $1,000-$22,000/yr. Ashland University lists 33 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at Ashland University?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 2.7 GPA / 25 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does Ashland University give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$22,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Ashland University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 73% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at Ashland University?

21 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

When is the scholarship deadline at Ashland University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is Rolling. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

💡 Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Ashland University's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.

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