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💰 Central State University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
41
Automatic
3
In-State Awards
$1,000-$7,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$7,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$200-$32,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.7 GPA

Central State University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$7,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 2.7 GPA. Against tuition of $7,638, students receiving the largest award pay about $638 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Central State University

Tuition & fees
$7,638
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Largest annual award
$7,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$638/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $12,026), 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
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Automatic merit scholarships at Central State University — no separate application

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

Central State University Continuing Student Scholarship
Award
$1,000-$3,000/yr in-state
$1,000-$3,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
An academic merit-based scholarship for continuing students with 30+ credit hours and a 3.0+ GPA, requiring no application.
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Central State University Freshman Scholarship
Award
$1,000-$4,000/yr in-state
$1,000-$4,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.7+
Awarded to incoming freshmen upon admission based on high school GPA, ranging from $1,000 to $4,000.
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Central State University Transfer Scholarship
Award
$1,000-$3,500/yr in-state
$1,000-$3,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.7+
Automatically awarded to transfer students with at least 31 credits based on GPA, ranging from $1,000 to $3,500.
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Other scholarships at Central State University (38)

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

Air Force Communication Electronics Association Scholarship
$500-$1,000 one-time
Scholarship of $500 to $1,000 for juniors and seniors in management information systems, electronics, math, or science.
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Auxiliary Scholarship
Scholarship for students in the Auxiliary Corps who maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
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Burger King Corporation Scholarship
$500 one-time
A $500 scholarship for students with a 3.0+ GPA based on academic record, leadership, and community activities.
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Business Administration Chairman’s Award
$200 one-time
A $200 award for Business majors demonstrating leadership, service, and academic success.
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College of Business Scholarship
$500/semester
A $500 per-semester scholarship for Business Administration students with a 3.0+ GPA.
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College of Business Student Recognition Award
$200 one-time
A $200 award for a graduating senior exemplifying the model College of Business student.
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Continuing Honors College Member Scholarship
$3,000-$4,000/yr
An academic merit-based scholarship for continuing Honors students with 30+ credit hours and a 3.5+ GPA.
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Dean Fred Aikens, D.M. Award
$500 one-time
A $500 award for a student demonstrating outstanding leadership in student organizations.
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Delta Zeta Alumni Foundation Honors College Member Scholarship
$2,000/yr
A $2,000 annual scholarship for male freshman honors students and sophomore honors students majoring in Business or Education.
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Fifth Third Bank Scholarship
$2,500 one-time
A $2,500 scholarship for College of Business majors participating in the NextJob program with a 3.0+ GPA.
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Finit Different Together Scholarship
$5,000/yr
A $5,000 annual scholarship for sophomores and juniors majoring in Accounting, Finance, or Information Systems with a 3.0+ GPA.
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Harry G. Johns Scholarship Book Fund
$1,000 one-time
A $1,000 book fund scholarship for junior accounting honor students in the College of Business.
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Hospitality Management Award
$200 one-time
A $200 award for hospitality management students with a 3.0+ GPA.
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Incoming Freshman Honors College Member Scholarship
$3,500-$4,500/yr
A merit-based scholarship for incoming freshman honors students with a 3.5+ GPA, offering $3,500 to $4,500 annually.
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Invincible Marching Marauders Scholarship
Band scholarship awarded to students who pass auditions and maintain a 2.5+ GPA.
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Key Bank Scholarship
$500 one-time
A $500 scholarship for accounting or finance majors in the College of Business with a 2.7+ GPA.
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Marauder Choose Ohio First Honors Scholarship
$32,000 total
A competitive scholarship for Ohio residents in STEM majors with a 3.5+ GPA, offering up to $32,000 over four years.
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National Alumni Scholarship
$2,000 one-time
A $2,000 scholarship for juniors or seniors with a 2.5+ GPA who are involved in campus activities.
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Presidential Scholarship
The most prestigious award at CSU, covering tuition, fees, room, and board for top incoming freshmen with a 3.7+ GPA.
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Regular Marauder Choose Ohio First Scholarship
An opportunity to recruit and retain incoming or transfer Ohio residents in STEM fields with a 3.0+ GPA.
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Strada Presidential Leadership Scholarship
$7,000/yr
Provides $7,000 annually for entering freshmen in the Honors College with a 3.5+ GPA, focusing on leadership development.
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The Adigarapatti Rangarajan (Professor Raj) Memorial Scholarship
$500 one-time
A $500 scholarship in memory of Professor Raj for accounting majors with a 2.75+ GPA.
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The AEP Foundation Scholarship
$1,500 one-time
A $1,500 scholarship for College of Business majors participating in the NextJob program with a 3.0+ GPA.
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The AEP Scholarship
$250 one-time
A $250 scholarship for College of Business majors participating in the NextJob program with a 3.0+ GPA.
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The Almon Sims Scholarship
$500 one-time
A $500 scholarship for sophomore or junior marketing majors with a 2.8+ GPA.
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The Charles Ted Sampson Jr. Scholarship
$500 one-time
A $500 scholarship for rising senior marketing or manufacturing engineering students from Ohio with a 2.8+ GPA.
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The Chuck Showell Academic Scholarship in Business Administration
$500 one-time
A $500 scholarship for business administration or accounting majors with a 3.0+ GPA.
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The Dr. Rodney E. Wyse Scholarship
$500 one-time
A $500 scholarship for rising juniors or seniors with a 3.0+ GPA.
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The Herbert H. Willis Student Development Scholarship
$1,000 one-time
A $1,000 scholarship for aspiring accounting or finance students to encourage academic progress.
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The Isaiah Lipsey Scholarship
$500 one-time
A $500 scholarship for freshman, sophomore, or junior management majors with a 2.8+ GPA.
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The Jonas L. Waits Scholarship
$500 one-time
A $500 scholarship for College of Business sophomores or juniors with a 2.8+ GPA.
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The Joseph P. Blackshere Scholarship
$500 one-time
A $500 scholarship for rising juniors or seniors in the College of Business with a 3.0+ GPA.
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The Richard D. Kidd Memorial Award Scholarship
$500 one-time
A $500 scholarship for a student demonstrating yearly academic progress and student organization involvement.
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The Ron Cosey Memorial Scholarship
$500 one-time
A $500 scholarship for sophomore or junior Business Administration majors with a 3.0+ GPA.
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The Tiara Love Scholarship
$500 one-time
A $500 scholarship for College of Business majors with a 3.0+ GPA.
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The Vernon Ford Foundation Scholarship
$1,000/yr
A $1,000 annual scholarship for College of Business students majoring in marketing or finance.
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Trustee Scholarship
Covers tuition and fees for incoming freshmen with a 3.7+ GPA who are enrolled in the Honors College.
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Walmart Transportation Scholarship
$500 one-time
A $500 scholarship for College of Business students with a 3.0+ GPA who represent Walmart's basic beliefs.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Central State University

Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about Central State University scholarships

How much merit aid does Central State University give?

Published awards range $1,000-$7,000/yr. Central State University lists 41 merit scholarships in total.

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

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

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$7,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Central State University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 92% of tuition.

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

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

When is the scholarship deadline at Central State 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 Central State University's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.

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