Scholarships Rewarding Your Hard Work
Ohio Christian University would like to commend and reward you for your hard work in high school. Our scholarships are awarded upon acceptance and renewed each year as long as you maintain the required GPA and full-time enrollment.
The Commitment to Excellence Full-Tuition Scholarship will be awarded to three recipients. Eligible applicants will be invited to compete during the Scholars Day event. See details below.
The Presidential Scholarship is $8,000 per year and is awarded to students with a 28+ ACT (1300-1320+ SAT) for first-time freshmen, or a 3.75-4.0 college GPA for college transfers or high school students who have completed 30+ college credit hours via dual enrollment before high school graduation. Students must maintain a 3.75 GPA for the Presidential Scholarship to be renewed each year.
The Provost’s Scholarship is $5,000 per year and is awarded to students with a 3.75-4.0 cumulative high school GPA for first-time freshmen or a 3.5-3.74 college GPAfor college transfers or high school students who have completed 30+ college credit hours via dual enrollment before high school graduation. Students must maintain a 3.5 GPA for the Provost’s Scholarship to be renewed each year.
See the Test Optional FAQs for additional information.
The Merit Scholarship is $3,000 per year and is awarded to students with a 3.5-3.75 cumulative high school GPA for first-time freshmen,or a 3.25-3.49 college GPA for college transfers or high school students who have completed 30+ college credit hours via dual enrollment before high school graduation. Students must maintain a 3.25 GPA for the Merit Scholarship to be renewed each year.
See the Test Optional FAQs for additional information.
Students who have a 3.25-3.5 cumulative high school GPA for first-time freshmen, or a 3.0-3.24 college GPA for college transfers or high school students who have completed 30+ college credit hours via dual enrollment before high school graduation, are awarded a minimum of $2,000 per year. Students who have a 3.0-3.49 cumulative high school GPA for first-time freshmen, or a 2.75-2.99 college GPA for college transfers or high school students who have completed 30+ college credit hours via dual enrollment before high school graduation, are awarded $1,000 per year.
See the Test Optional FAQs for additional information.
A maximum of $5,000 annual scholarship that is awarded to students who are a dependent of a missionary and/or pastor in the Churches of Christ in Christian Union denomination. Documentation* required. Not Stackable with the Trailblazer ministry scholarship.
* Documentation includes copy of license or certificate for ordained pastors and a letter from the commissioning church for CCCU missionaries.
The Church Matching Grant allows the church of which the student is a member, to help in the education of its students. Ohio Christian University will match up to $500.00 each semester to be applied directly to the student’s account.
In an effort to ensure that the contribution comes from a church scholarship fund, please enclose the lower portion of this form with the church contribution and send it to the address on the form.
The Early Admit Scholarship is $2,000 per year and is awarded to continuing Trailblazer Academy students who have completed 6 or more dual enrollment credit hours with a 3.0+ GPA.
The Good Neighbor Quality Student Award is $2,000 per year and is awarded to students who have graduated from a high school in one of the following counties: Pickaway, Ross, Fairfield, Fayette, Pike, Hocking, Madison Franklin or Licking. Students who attend and graduate from a Christian School or Homeschool are also eligible.
The International Student Scholarship is $3,000 per year and is awarded to students who reside full-time in a country other than the United States. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA for the International Student Scholarship to be renewed each year.
The Military Discount is $1,000 per year and is awarded to military members or students who are dependents of military members or veterans. Dependent students must be 23 years old or younger. Documentation required.
OCU recognizes the value of musical skill in the life of the Church. Music, Music Education, and Worship Leadership majors are eligible for OCU’s Music Service Grant. This grant is up to $3,000 each year.
All applicants must:
- Fill out the OCU Service Scholarship Application and submit the required elements.
- File an application with Ohio Christian University.
Only those who have submitted both applications will be considered to have a full file and will be eligible for the scholarship. The OCU Service Scholarship is only available for new, incoming students who are going through the admissions process.
The Performing Arts Scholarship is up to $4,000 per year and is awarded to students joining choir, band, orchestra and/or theatre. This scholarship is audition-based and up to the Program Director's discretion. Email enroll@ohiochristian.edu to set up an audition.
The Trailblazer Family Award is $500 per year and is granted to all siblings who attend OCU's Residential Undergraduate program at the same time and are both classified as dependent students, or granted to a student who is classified as a dependent of an OCU alum.
A maximum of $1,000 annual scholarship that is awarded to students who are a dependent of a missionary and/or pastor. Documentation* required. Not Stackable with the CCCU ministry scholarship.
* Documentation includes copy of license or certificate for ordained pastors and a letter from the commissioning church for missionaries.
The Transfer Student Scholarship is $2,000 per year and is awarded to students who are transferring to OCU from another college or university. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA for the Transfer Student Scholarship to be renewed each year.
Please email enroll@ohiochristian.edu with questions regarding scholarships and awards.
