These departmental talent-based scholarships require an on-campus interview and are awarded by the respective department. An audition is required for theatre and music scholarships, while submission of a portfolio is necessary for art scholarships. Scholarships are renewable by fulfilling certain departmental criteria. Scholarship amounts may vary.

As an Ashbrook scholar, students will be awarded an annual scholarship toward their studies at AU, renewable each year based on merit. A major or minor in political science and a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 are required. Applications for the scholarship are available from the Ashbrook Center. Students in the program must maintain a 3.0 GPA to renew the scholarship. Check out the Ashbrook Center for more information about the Ashbrook Scholar Program.

This is a $1,000 renewable scholarship based on merit. A minor in Ethics or Conflict Resolution and a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 are required. Students in the program must maintain a 3.0 GPA to renew the scholarship. Check out the Ashland Center for Nonviolence for more information about the Peace Scholar Program.

Men’s and women’s varsity sports offer scholarships to selected athletes. The coaches, under the leadership of the athletic director and in coordination with the Financial Aid Office, determine standards of distribution that follow the guidelines set by the athletic conference and NCAA Division II regulations. The coach determines the amount of athletic and non-exempt aid awarded to the student-athlete. Athletic scholarships are added to the student's AU offer letter upon receiving official notification from the coach.

Students who are members of the Ashland-based Brethren Church before enrolling at Ashland University are eligible for a $1,000 annual scholarship. A letter verifying membership from the pastor of the student's church is required. The scholarship is renewable by maintaining satisfactory academic progress.

All high school students enrolled in AU College Credit Plus (CCP) courses who attend AU directly out of high school and are enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program will receive a renewable $1,000 stackable scholarship toward tuition ($500 for fall semester and $500 for spring semester).

The Dean's Scholarship was created to enhance the undergraduate academic experience for new first-time and transfer students enrolled in Accounting in the College of Business and Economics. It is a merit-based, renewable scholarship of $1,500 that can be "stacked" on top of other awarded AU academic scholarships. In addition, students have the opportunity to participate in unique academic communities with a focus on career coaching and preparation.

The Dean's Scholarship was created to enhance the undergraduate academic experience for new first-time and transfer students enrolled in a major within the College of Arts & Sciences. It is a merit-based, renewable scholarship of $1,500 that can be "stacked" on top of other awarded AU academic scholarships. In addition, students have the opportunity to participate in unique academic communities with a focus on career coaching and preparation.

Dean's Scholarships are available in these areas:

• Art and Music
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Communication Studies
• Computer Science and Cybersecurity
• Criminal Justice and Emergency Management
• Journalism and Digital Media
• Languages and Literatures
• Mathematics and Actuarial Science
• Psychology
• Religion
• Social Work

The Dean's Scholarship was created to enhance the undergraduate academic experience for new first-time and transfer students enrolled in Finance in the College of Business and Economics. It is a merit-based, renewable scholarship of $1,500 that can be "stacked" on top of other awarded AU academic scholarships. In addition, students have the opportunity to participate in unique academic communities with a focus on career coaching and preparation.

The Dean's Scholarship was created to enhance the undergraduate academic experience for new first-time and transfer students enrolled in the Sport Management program.

Benefits of this scholarship include a merit-based, renewable award of $1,500 that stacks upon other merit awards received. Recipients will also gain the opportunity to join unique academic communities that promote engagement with faculty and focus on career coaching and preparation.

First-time freshmen who have completed a high school homeschool education may be awarded a scholarship as follows:

• $1,000 towards tuition only
• Additional $1,000 if student resides in on-campus housing

Students must be enrolled at AU full-time and charged the comprehensive tuition rate. The Homeschool scholarship is "stacked" on top of other awarded AU academic scholarships not to surpass total charged tuition and renewed annually if the student maintains a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA.

First-year and transfer students who have been accepted into the Honors Program will be considered for an Honors Scholarship, renewable for four years. Scholarship renewal requires the student to continue in the Honors Program and meet certain AU GPA requirements.

Children and grandchildren of Ashland University alumni are eligible for this $1,000 scholarship. An alumnus is defined as a parent or grandparent who has earned at least 32 undergraduate credits or an undergraduate or graduate degree from Ashland University. This scholarship is renewable by maintaining satisfactory academic progress at AU.

This scholarship is offered to children of ministers, missionaries and ordained/licensed staff who are actively serving full-time for the Ashland-based Brethren Church or who have retired from full-time service for reasons of age or health. Students who qualify will receive total AU gift aid equal to 65% of tuition. The scholarship is renewable annually with a minimum 2.5 GPA.

This is a $1,000 scholarship eligible to incoming transfer students with a minimum 3.0 transfer GPA and an A.A., A.S., A.A.S., or Canadian-equivalent degree. A Phi Theta Kappa designation is required on the student’s transcript. This scholarship is renewable with a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA.

The Resilience Scholarship is a $2,000 renewable award offered to incoming students through the Center for CommUNITY and Belonging. This scholarship supports students who show promise to enhance the diverse learning perspectives on campus and among their peers. Applicants will be considered based upon their proven ability to promote community, equity, and well-being on the Ashland University campus.

Siblings simultaneously enrolled at AU and both living on campus may receive 50% off their dorm housing costs. Students may continue to receive this scholarship until they graduate regardless of when their sibling graduates. This scholarship is renewable if the siblings live on campus, are enrolled full-time, and maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA at the end of each academic year. This scholarship was implemented to assist with the removal of the “number in college” factor in the Student Aid Index (SAI) formula.

High school and transfer students

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One-time stackable scholarship; $500 toward fall tuition and $500 toward spring tuition. Scholarship cannot exceed the cost of tuition.

Military-Connected Visitors

As a military-connected student, we'd like to offer you a special campus visit experience - you'll still get the same, great custom-tailored visit with some additional meetings that we think you'll really enjoy! Military-connected status at Ashland University means that you, your parent, or your spouse have ever served in the United States Armed Forces.