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Scholarships

Our tradition of awarding scholarships and talent awards that recognize student accomplishments is evidence of our commitment to excellence in our academic programs. Scholarships are awarded on a four-year basis to full-time, traditional-age students, contingent upon satisfactory academic progress. Students will be notified of scholarship eligibility at the time of acceptance. All athletes must meet NCAA requirements. Priority is given to students who apply to the College by March 1.

To be considered for these scholarships, please fill out the Scholarship Application Form

President's Scholar Awards - $12,500
All first-time freshmen identified as Otterbein Scholars (see below) who have demonstrated outstanding scholarship and leadership in high school. Students are evaluated through the review of their admission application and essay, and their high school record. All President's Scholar Awards will supersede Otterbein Scholar Awards. Recipients must maintain a yearly college grade point average of 3.0 or better to retain the award.

Otterbein Scholar Awards - $8,000
These are awarded to first-time freshmen who are in the upper 10 percent of their high school class or who have a 3.5 or better grade point average on a 4.0 scale and an ACT composite score of 24 or higher, or a total of 1650 or higher on the SAT. Composites for scholarships based on the New SAT (March, 2005) will be calculated by adding the best verbal score (Critical Reading or Writing) to the Math score. Recipients must maintain a yearly college grade point average of 3.0 or better to retain the award.

Otterbein Scholar Awards - $6,000
These are offered to first-time freshmen who are in the upper 20 percent of their high school class or who have a 3.4 or better grade point average on a 4.0 scale and have an ACT composite of 22 or higher, or a total of 1570 or higher on the SAT. Composites for scholarships based on the New SAT (March, 2005) will be calculated by adding the best verbal score (Critical Reading or Writing) to the Math score. Recipients must maintain a yearly college grade point average of 3.0 or better to retain the award.

Bridge Scholar Awards - $4,000 and $3,000
If you complete an Associate's Degree and you have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, you may qualify for one of our Bridge Scholar Awards. You will be notified when you are admitted to the College. Bridge Scholar Awards are two-year awards for full-time students.

Otterbein Transfer Scholar Awards - $2,500
Traditional-age transfer students who have attempted at least 12 quarter hours or 18 semester hours of coursework and who have earned a transferable GPA of 2.8 or higher will receive a $2,500 Otterbein Transfer Scholar Award. This award is renewable during the regular academic year and is based on full-time enrollment. (If you qualify for an Otterbein Scholar Award or Bridge Scholar Award, you would receive one of those awards rather than this transfer award.)

United Methodist Scholarships
You can visit the web site www.umhef.org for the latest information on scholarships and awards available through the United Methodist Higher Education Foundation.

National Merit Finalist - $2000
These are offered to students that have been recognized through the National Merit Scholars selection process. The National Merit Award maybe added to the President's Scholar and Otterbein Scholar awards.

International Baccalaureate Scholarships - $1,000 to 7,000
These are awarded to recognize participation in the IB Programme. The amount is determined by level of achievement and on an individual basis.

Endowed Scholarships - $800 - 1500
All Otterbein Scholars and other qualified students are invited to compete for these awards. Provided through the generosity of alumni and friends of the college, Otterbein's extensive program includes more than 150 scholarships. These awards are made on the basis of academic achievement, leadership, participation in extra-curricular activities, and a written essay. Recipients must maintain satisfactory academic progress as a full-time student as well as meet other criteria of the award in order to retain the award.

Ammons-Thomas Awards - $500 - 5000
These awards are offered to qualified students of color after acceptance to the college and an evaluation of a written essay. A limited number of Distinguished Ammons-Thomas Awards of up to one-half tuition are also available to outstanding students. Recipients must maintain satisfactory academic progress toward their degree to retain the award.

Community Service Awards - $1500
These awards are given to incoming freshmen who have demonstrated commitment to community service and scholarship during high school, and agree to coordinate a community service program while at Otterbein. See the Center for Community Engagement site for more information.

Talent Awards - $500 - 4000
Talent awards are offered to full-time students majoring in the departments of Music, Communication, Theatre, or Visual Art or minoring in Dance. These awards are given on the basis of demonstrated talent as determined by audition, portfolio review, or interview. Recipients must maintain satisfactory academic progress toward their degrees and must remain majors in their talent areas to retain the award. Click here to get more information about Talent Awards.

Legacy Awards - $1000
Each accepted student whose parent(s) or grandparent(s) attended Otterbein are awarded the Legacy Award.

Dean's Awards $1000-4000
These awards are offered to solid academic students who demonstrate leadership and involvement in school and community activities.

Premier Departmental Scholar Awards - $1000
These scholarships are awarded by each academic department to talented students who intend to be majors in those departments.

Army ROTC - up to $25,065
Students accepted into the Army ROTC program at Otterbein may receive up to $25,065 per academic year towards tuition and required fees, plus receive monthly stipends. After graduation, you are employed as an officer in the U.S. Army - an organization that offers competitive medical, dental, housing and retirement benefits.

United Methodist Church Scholarships
Otterbein College is affiliated with the United Methodist Church, which offers many scholarship opportunities. Details.

Guidelines for the Battelle Scholarship Awards
The Battelle Scholars Program endeavors to attract students who display unusual leadership ability and encourages these students to develop and keep their talents in Central Ohio.  The criteria for selection as a Battelle Scholar are leadership potential and intellectual promise. Financial need is not a consideration nor is the field of study.

Scholarships are available to students who are entering fall first-time freshmen. Applicants must attend high school in Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Licking, Madison, Pickaway or Union counties.

The award is for one-half tuition and is awarded for four years of study.  Recipients are expected to maintain a 3.0 grade point average in order to retain the scholarship. Finalists for this award will be invited to campus for an interview.

Potential applicants will be nominated by their admission counselors and sent the scholarship application beginning in December with a March 1 deadline.  Guidance counselors may nominate potential applicants by forwarding their names to the Admission Office by mail or email.