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πŸ’° Otterbein University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
24
Automatic
9
In-State Awards
$1,000-$32,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$32,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.0 GPA

Otterbein University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$32,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 2.0 GPA. Against tuition of $35,024, students receiving the largest award pay about $3,024 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Otterbein University

Tuition & fees
$35,024
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Largest annual award
$32,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$3,024/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $13,236), 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 Otterbein University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Otterbein University β€” no separate application

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

Alumni Scholarship
Award
$12,000/yr in-state
$12,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.0+
Scholarship for transfer students with a cumulative college GPA between 2.0 and 2.7.
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ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP
Award
$16,000/yr in-state
$16,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
Merit scholarship awarded to incoming first-year students with a high school GPA of 2.99 or higher.
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Associate Degree Scholarship
Award
$19,000/yr in-state
$19,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.8+
Scholarship for transfer students who have earned an Associate's Degree with a GPA of 2.75 or higher.
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DEAN'S SCHOLARSHIP
Award
$18,000/yr in-state
$18,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
Merit scholarship awarded to incoming first-year students with a high school GPA between 3.0 and 3.39.
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Presidential Scholarship
Award
$17,000/yr in-state
$17,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
Scholarship for transfer students with a cumulative college GPA of 3.5 or higher.
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PRESIDENT'S SCHOLARSHIP
Award
$24,000/yr in-state
$24,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 4.0+
Merit scholarship awarded to incoming first-year students with a high school GPA of 4.0 or higher.
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Provost Scholarship
Award
$15,000/yr in-state
$15,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.7+
Scholarship for transfer students with a cumulative college GPA between 2.71 and 3.4.
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PROVOST'S SCHOLARSHIP
Award
$23,000/yr in-state
$23,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+
Merit scholarship awarded to incoming first-year students with a high school GPA between 3.8 and 3.99.
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TRUSTEES’ SCHOLARSHIP
Award
$22,000/yr in-state
$22,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.4+
Merit scholarship awarded to incoming first-year students with a high school GPA between 3.4 and 3.79.
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Other scholarships at Otterbein University (15)

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

Art Talent Awards
$1,000-$8,000/yr
Talent-based scholarship for Art majors awarded through a portfolio review process.
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Athletic Band
$1,000/yr
Scholarship for participants of the Otterbein Athletic Band who pass an audition or tryout.
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Choose Ohio First Allied Health, Equine Pre-Veterinary/Graduate Studies and Equine Veterinary Technology Scholarship
$8,500/yr
State-funded STEM scholarship for Ohio residents admitted into Allied Health, Equine Pre-Vet, or Equine Vet Tech majors.
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Choose Ohio First Cardinal STEM Scholarship
$8,500/yr
State-funded STEM scholarship for Ohio residents enrolled in select STEM majors.
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Communication Abilities Awards
$1,000-$3,000/yr
Scholarship designed to recognize outstanding students interested in communications careers.
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Dance Talent awards
$2,000/yr
Talent scholarship awarded to students minoring in Dance based on an audition.
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Humanities Scholars
$1,000-$3,000/yr
Scholarship awarded to admitted Humanities majors who choose to live in a university residence hall.
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Music Participation Awards
$3,000-$6,000/yr
Scholarship offered to non-Music majors who agree to participate in ensembles and take required lessons.
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Music Talent Awards
$22,000-$32,000/yr
Talent-based scholarship awarded to Music majors through an audition process.
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Otterbein Global Scholars Diploma
$20,000/yr
Scholarship awarded to new students under age 23 who have earned the Global Scholars Diploma through the Columbus Council on World Affairs.
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Otterbein Honoring Service Scholarship
$20,000/yr
Scholarship awarded to recipients of the Folds of Honor award or the Ohio War Orphans Scholarship.
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Teaching Talent Award
$1,000-$3,000/yr
Scholarship awarded to incoming education students who have early exposure to teaching that led to college credit.
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Theatre Talent Awards (BFA Design Tech and BA Theatre)
$3,000-$8,000/yr
Talent scholarship awarded to admitted BFA Design Tech and BA Theatre students through portfolio review or interview.
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Theatre Talent Awards (BFA Musical Theatre and Acting)
$22,000-$32,000/yr
Talent scholarship awarded to admitted BFA Musical Theatre and Acting students through an audition process.
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Young Artist Award
$30,000/yr
Competitive scholarship awarded to five Music majors who excel during the audition process.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Otterbein University

Early Action
12/15/2025
Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about Otterbein University scholarships

How much merit aid does Otterbein University give?

Published awards range $1,000-$32,000/yr. Otterbein University lists 24 merit scholarships in total.

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

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 2.0 GPA. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$32,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Otterbein University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 91% of tuition.

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

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

When is the scholarship deadline at Otterbein University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 12/15/2025. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

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

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