Scholarships
Ohio University Lancaster Campus has many scholarship opportunities. Scholarships can help a student meet expenses connected with a college education. Some scholarships are for tuition only while others may help with tuition and — once the tuition commitment has been met — assist students with books and supplies. All upper-class students should apply for scholarships at Ohio University (Athens or Lancaster campuses) through the Online Scholarship Application found by going to the OU Financial Aid Office Homepage, www.ohio.edu/financialaid.
New freshmen students are automatically considered for scholarships when they complete the Ohio University Admissions Application. Scholarship deadline is January 15.
Phyllis Lanier
Interim Enrollment & Student Services Manager
hughesp@ohio.edu
740-681-3310
Are you worried that you may not be able to pay for college?
Many sources of financial aid are available to help you. Last year, Ohio University Lancaster Campus | Pickerington Center distributed approximately $1 million in federal dollars to students who couldn’t afford college on their own. Applications for these funds are available at www.fafsa.gov. The OU-Lancaster campus also awarded approximately $250,000 in scholarship funds. Locally, the Fairfield County Foundation and Fairfield County Scholarship Trusts offer scholarships that may make the difference between being able to attend college or not. Several of these scholarships are specific to Ohio University Lancaster or our Athens campus. Combined with existing federal financial aid, these scholarships can make the difference – you can start college in the fall to create a better and more secure future.You can also visit these additional websites for various types of financial assistance: www.fairfieldcountyfoundation.org; www.fairfieldcountyscholarships.com; and www.fastweb.com.
Barber Family Scholarship
Degree-seeking undergraduate enrolled in or accepted for admission to Ohio University Lancaster Campus and Pickerington Center; preference given to students with financial need based on the Federal Financial Aid Standards, as determined by the University’s financial aid office; a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 and/or ranked in the top 50 percent of high school year class; preference given to students enrolled in second year of coursework who demonstrate academic potential and progress.
Ohio University Baughman Family Scholarship at Ohio University Lancaster Campus
Students who attend Ohio University Lancaster Campus and Pickerington Center as an undergraduate; students who graduated from high school in Lancaster, OH, or students living within the Lancaster School District boundaries. This includes private schools, home schools, or students with GED diplomas; students must have two strong recommendations from a high school teacher, a GED instructor, a guidance counselor, a school administrator, or a community, church or government leader; students who demonstrate financial need based on federal financial aid standards, as determined by the University financial aid office; preference will be given to students who are first-generation college students; preference will be given to students who demonstrate service to the community in which they live; preference will be given to students who are working to pay a portion of their education.
Carol A. Christy Scholarship Fund
Students who attend Ohio University Lancaster Campus and Pickerington Center part time as an undergraduate; students who are at least 25 years of age; students who work and/or have family responsibilities in addition to their college studies; students who maintain at least a 2.0 GPA.
Ohio University Lancaster Endowment for International Studies
This scholarship is awarded to a deserving international student wishing to attend the Lancaster Campus or a student pursuing a degree related to international study.
Dr. Jean Lawrence Bryant Scholarship
Preference for this scholarship is given to non-traditional female students who are single parents; consideration will also be given to men who are single parents.
Community Bank Scholarship
Students who attend Ohio University Lancaster Campus and Pickerington Center as an undergraduate; students from Fairfield and Athens counties pursuing an undergraduate degree in business or related fields; priority will be given to applicants seeking a bachelor’s degree, but associate degree applicants are considered; applicants must have a 2.5 grade point average to be considered for the award.
Dean’s Freshman Scholarship
Those eligible to apply must have achieved at least two of the following:
A high school grade point average of 3.5 (B+) or above.
Rank in the top 25% of their high school graduating class.
An enhanced ACT composite score of at least 24 or a combined SAT score of at least 1,000.
Rank as the valedictorian or salutatorian of their high school class;
Students must be registered as a full-time student on the Lancaster Campus or Pickerington Center to remain eligible for the award.
Dean’s Upperclass Scholarship
Students eligible for this scholarship are upperclassmen with a 3.3 accumulative average who have completed at least 30 semester hours; Transfer students are eligible but must be enrolled at least one semester prior to receiving the award and have earned a minimum of 12 hours with a 3.3 average; Students must be registered as a full-time student on the Lancaster Campus or Pickerington Center to remain eligible for the award.
The Dorothy Ent Coleman Scholarship
Students enrolled at Ohio University Lancaster Campus and Pickerington Center with above-average scholastic standing; full or part-time undergraduate students; maintain a grade point average of 3.0.
William Donelly Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to graduates of Lancaster High School attending Ohio University (Athens or Lancaster).
Fairfield National Bank Scholarship
Full-time or part-time degree seeking undergraduate enrolled in or accepted for admission to Ohio University Lancaster Campus and Pickerington Center; students who demonstrate financial need based on federal financial aid standards, as determined by the University’s financial aid office; recipients must be pursuing a degree in applied management, finance, accounting or related fields.
Freshmen Excellence Scholarship
Students who are incoming freshmen with a composite ACT score of 25 or higher and in the top 20% of their high school graduating class or a 3.7 grade point average will be considered for this full-tuition one-year renewable scholarship; students who complete at least 30 credit hours by the end of spring semester of the first year and achieve an OU grade point average of 3.3 will have the scholarship renewed for their second year.
Freshmen Achievement Scholarship
Students who are incoming freshmen with a composite ACT score of 23 or 24, or higher, and in the top 20% of their high school graduating class or a 3.5 grade point average will be considered for this one-year half-tuition scholarship; Students who complete at least 30 credit hours by the end of spring semester of the first year and achieve an OU grade point average of 3.3 will have the scholarship renewed for their second year.
Suzy L. Geiger Memorial Scholarship
Students who are enrolled full- or part-time at Ohio University Lancaster Campus or Pickerington Center; preference will be given to students who exhibit financial need; preference will be given to students who are working to pay for his/her educational expenses.
Clayton & Matilda George Scholarship
Students who are enrolled full- or part-time at Ohio University Lancaster Campus or Pickerington Center; recipients of this scholarship must have attended Fairfield Union High School and maintained a 2.5 grade point average.
Joan Kirst Gilchrist Award
Students who are enrolled full- or part-time at Ohio University Lancaster Campus or Pickerington Center; students must have completed at least four accounting technology courses.
David Johnston Scholarship
Students who are enrolled full- or part-time at Ohio University Lancaster Campus or Pickerington Center; the recipient is selected based on financial need in addition to academic success.
Fred Kalister Endowed Award
Students who are enrolled full- or part-time at Ohio University Lancaster Campus or Pickerington Center; preference for this scholarship will be given to students pursuing a degree in art or English; preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need based on federal financial aid standards, as determined by the University’s financial aid office.
James Karns Mathematics Scholarship
Students who are enrolled full- or part-time at Ohio University Lancaster Campus or Pickerington Center; students majoring in mathematics, education or related fields; students with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
Charles Kilburger Scholarship (full-tuition scholarship)
Students who are enrolled and begin their studies full-time at Ohio University Lancaster Campus or Pickerington Center; student should reside in Fairfield County, OH; students may transfer with this scholarship to the Athens campus as academic programming requires; students must maintain a 2.7 or above GPA to maintain the scholarship for four years; preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need based on federal financial aid standards, as determined by the University’s financial aid office.
Dennis & Mary Ann Lupher Scholarship
Students who are enrolled full- or part-time at Ohio University Lancaster Campus or Pickerington Center; students with a GPA of 3.0 or above or graduate in the 40% of high school class; preference will be given to students who are non-traditional (over age 25).
Betty Menson Scholarship
Students who are enrolled full- or part-time at Ohio University Lancaster Campus or Pickerington Center; preference will be given to students who are non-traditional (over age 25); preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need based on federal financial aid standards, as determined by the University’s financial aid office; students who demonstrate academic achievement. This scholarship has a later deadline of July 31.
Joan Nixon Freshman Scholarship
Students who are enrolled at Ohio University Lancaster Campus or Pickerington Center; this scholarship is awarded to the outstanding freshman applicant from Lancaster High School or Fairfield County.
Joan Nixon Transfer Scholarship
Scholarship is awarded to students relocating to the Athens Campus from the Lancaster Campus.
OUL Challenge Scholarship (established by Mark Sells and Family)
Students who are enrolled full-time at Ohio University Lancaster Campus or Pickerington Center; preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need based on federal financial aid standards, as determined by the University’s financial aid office; students with a minimum GPA of 2.7.
PNC Bank Scholarship
Students who are enrolled full-time at Ohio University Lancaster Campus or Pickerington Center; students must be majoring in business administration or related fields; an accumulative grade point average of 2.75 is required for scholarship.
Scott Shepherd Memorial Scholarship
Students who are enrolled full- or part-time at Ohio University Lancaster Campus or Pickerington Center; preference will be given to students seeking a degree in communication studies; consideration will be given to applicants with physical disabilities.
Charles R. and Marilyn Y. Stuckey OUL Scholarship
(up to 90% tuition scholarship) Students who are enrolled full- or part-time at Ohio University Lancaster Campus or Pickerington Center; preference will be given to students who graduated from Lancaster High School or William V. Fisher Catholic High School; students with a GPA of at least 3.4; students who are pursuing a degree in engineering, computer science, natural sciences, industrial technology, mathematics or related fields.
Herbert Stalter Scholarship
Students who are enrolled full- or part-time at Ohio University Lancaster Campus or Pickerington Center; Preference will be given to non-traditional students (over the age of 25); preference will be given to students who are majoring in history; there is no GPA disqualifier but preference will be given to those with a GPA between 2.5 and 3.5; student must be demonstrating hard work and dedication to their studies; financial need will be considered for this award.
The Larry E. Tipton Working Student Scholarship
Students who are enrolled full- or part-time at Ohio University Lancaster Campus or Pickerington Center; preference will be given to students majoring in business, education, communication or marketing; students who graduated from a high school within Fairfield County or contiguous counties with high academic standing; students who maintain a full-time or part-time job at the time of application process (must have a job to renew scholarship in subsequent years); student must have a strong recommendation from current employer, with dates of employment.
The Dr. James Bryant International Scholarship
Preference will be given to international students who attend Ohio University Lancaster Campus and Pickerington Center. Students pursuing academic opportunities overseas may also apply for this award.
Richard C. & Betty Jo Weiser Endowed Scholarship
Students who are enrolled full- or part-time at Ohio University Lancaster Campus or Pickerington Center; this scholarship is awarded alternately every other year; preference will be given to students pursuing a degree in business, education or related fields; financial need will be considered for this award.
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