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💰 Ohio Wesleyan University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
8
In-State Awards
$500-$38,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$500-$38,000/yr

Ohio Wesleyan University offers 8 merit scholarships. Awards run $500-$38,000/yr for out-of-state students. Against tuition of $53,264, students receiving the largest award pay about $15,264 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Ohio Wesleyan University

Tuition & fees
$53,264
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Largest annual award
$38,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$15,264/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $14,684), 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 Ohio Wesleyan University's website
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Other scholarships at Ohio Wesleyan University (8)

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

Bishop Bound Award
$3,000/yr
An award worth $12,000 ($3,000 per year) for first-year domestic students residing outside of Ohio.
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Choose Ohio First Scholarship
$5,500-$8,570/yr
Scholarships for Ohio residents intending to pursue studies in a STEM field.
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Dr. Charles Thomas Scholarship
A scholarship providing at least full tuition for up to four years to students served by the Columbus, Ohio-based I Know I Can Program.
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Life/Eagle Scout and Silver/Gold Girl Scout Scholarships
$38,000/yr
A renewable scholarship for Life or Eagle Scouts and Gold or Silver Award Girl Scouts with a minimum 3.5 GPA.
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Marching Band Participation Awards
$500/yr
Participation awards offered to students who intend to play with the Marching Bishops Band based on an audition.
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Meek Community Service and Leadership Scholarship
$10,000/yr
An award for incoming first-year students who exhibit outstanding community service and leadership skills.
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Merit Scholarships
$25,000/yr
Academic merit scholarships awarded to admitted students based primarily on high school academic achievement.
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Wesleyan Scholarship
$8,000/yr
An additional scholarship valued at up to $8,000 offered to top applicants.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Ohio Wesleyan University

Early Action
12/01/2025
Early Decision
11/15/2025
Regular Decision
03/01/2026

Common questions about Ohio Wesleyan University scholarships

How much merit aid does Ohio Wesleyan University give?

Published awards range $500-$38,000/yr. Ohio Wesleyan University lists 8 merit scholarships in total.

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $500-$38,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Ohio Wesleyan University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 71% of tuition.

When is the scholarship deadline at Ohio Wesleyan University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 12/01/2025. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

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

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