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πŸ’° Kenyon College Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
13
In-State Awards
$1,000-$60,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$35,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$18,000 total

Kenyon College offers 13 merit scholarships. Awards run $1,000-$35,000/yr for out-of-state students. Against tuition of $71,196, students receiving the largest award pay about $36,196 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Kenyon College

Tuition & fees
$71,196
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Largest annual award
$35,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$36,196/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $15,640), 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 Kenyon College's website
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Other scholarships at Kenyon College (13)

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

Austin E. Knowlton Memorial Scholarship
$18,000 total
Supports a student from Logan County, Ohio, with up to $18,000 over four years.
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Distinguished Academic Scholarship
$15,000-$35,000/yr
An academic merit scholarship recognizing academic excellence and community involvement.
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Governor's Merit Scholarship Match
$5,000/yr
Kenyon matches the $5,000 Ohio Governor's Merit Scholarship for eligible recipients.
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Kenyon Excellence Award
$15,000-$35,000/yr
An academic merit scholarship recognizing academic excellence and community involvement.
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Kenyon Honors Scholarship
$15,000-$35,000/yr
An academic merit scholarship recognizing academic excellence and community involvement.
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Kenyon Writing Award
$25,000/yr
Awarded based on an evaluation of the application essay and a portfolio of creative writing.
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Kokosing Scholarship
$60,000/yr
Covers the difference between Kenyon's tuition and in-state public school tuition for Knox County graduates.
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Music Scholarships
$25,000/yr
Awarded for exemplary musical ability in any instrumental or vocal category.
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National Merit Scholarship
$1,000/yr
Sponsored scholarship for students selected as finalists in the National Merit Scholarship competition.
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Ohio Promise Scholarship
$25,000/yr
A merit-based scholarship valued at $25,000 annually for all applicants from Ohio.
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President's Scholarship
$15,000-$35,000/yr
An academic merit scholarship recognizing academic excellence and community involvement.
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S. Georgia Nugent Award in Creative Writing
$25,000/yr
Awarded to creative writing students with preference to graduates of the Kenyon Review Young Writers program.
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Studio Art Scholarships
$25,000/yr
Awarded for exemplary ability in studio art based on a portfolio submission.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Kenyon College

Early Decision
11/15/2025
Regular Decision
01/15/2026

Common questions about Kenyon College scholarships

How much merit aid does Kenyon College give?

Published awards range $1,000-$35,000/yr. Kenyon College lists 13 merit scholarships in total.

Does Kenyon College give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$35,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Kenyon College?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 49% of tuition.

When is the scholarship deadline at Kenyon College?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 01/15/2026. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Kenyon College's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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