Schools in Ohio
Scholarships awarded without a separate application
These schools publish awards based on the student’s record at admission. We pulled the names, amounts, and rules into one list.
Verified Jul 202626 days ago· MP
- Schools found
- 18
- Public schools
- 3
- Private schools
- 15
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| School | Type | Automatic tiers | Sample automatic awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (Ohio) | Public | 4 | Merit Scholarship — 4.30+ Tier: Starting at $8,000/year (Ohio/Reciprocal resident); starting at $20,000/year (non-resident)Merit Scholarship — 3.95-4.29 Tier: Starting at $5,000/year (Ohio/Reciprocal resident); starting at $13,000/year (non-resident)Merit Scholarship — 3.75-3.94 Tier: Starting at $4,000/year (Ohio/Reciprocal resident); starting at $11,000/year (non-resident)+1 more on the school page |
| Ohio State | Public | 3 | President's Ohio Scholarship Program: Full cost of attendance + $5,000 enrichment grant (accessible after first year)National Buckeye Scholarship: Up to $13,500/year (up to $54,000 four-year value)Maximus, Provost, and Trustees Scholarships: $1,000–$3,000/year ($4,000–$12,000 four-year value) |
| Ohio U | Public | 4 | OHIO Excellence Scholarship: Award amounts vary according to academic meritOHIO Trustee Award (Out-of-State): Variable amount based on academic meritOHIO Admission Promise Award: $2,000 renewable per year+1 more on the school page |
| Baldwin Wallace | Private (religious) | 1 | Academic Merit Scholarship: $14,000-$22,000 per year |
| Capital University | Private (religious) | 6 | The Main Street Scholarship: $20,000 per year (minimum $80,000 over four years)Capital Merit Scholarship — 1830 Award (3.0-3.19 GPA): $2,000 per year (stacks with Main Street for $22,000/yr)Capital Merit Scholarship — Dean's Award (3.2-3.49 GPA): $4,000 per year (stacks with Main Street for $24,000/yr)+3 more on the school page |
| Cedarville | Private (religious) | 1 | President's Scholar Award (academic scholarship for new residential freshmen): $15,000 to $25,000 per year |
| Dayton | Private (religious) | 4 | Father Chaminade Scholarship: $17,000–$19,000 per yearDeans' Merit Scholarship: $21,000–$23,000 per yearPresident's Merit Scholarship: $26,000–$29,000 per year+1 more on the school page |
| Heidelberg University | Private (religious) | 2 | Out-of-State Grant: Up to $3,000 (CA/FL/IN/MI/TX) or up to $1,500 (all other out-of-state) per yearCampus Visit Award: $500 (first year) |
| MVNU | Private (religious) | 2 | Academic Awards (Freshman GPA Grid): $9,000-$21,000Transfer Scholarships (GPA Grid): $5,000-$17,000 |
| Ohio Wesleyan | Private (religious) | 2 | Merit Scholarships: Starting at $25,000Bishop Bound Award (out-of-state): $12,000 |
| Ursuline | Private (religious) | 1 | Merit Scholarship Matrix (Presidential / Dean's / Ursuline Scholarship / Ursuline Award): $21,000-$26,000 |
| Xavier (OH) | Private (religious) | 2 | Academic Scholarships and Awards: $23,000–$33,000 per yearMusketeer Forever Scholars: At least $30,000 per year |
| Defiance | Private | 1 | Transfer Scholarship: $6,000-$13,000 |
| Findlay | Private | 2 | Automatic Merit Scholarships (First-Year) — GPA/Test Grid: $18,500-$25,000Transfer Merit Scholarships — GPA Grid: $18,500-$25,000 |
| Marietta | Private | 3 | First-Year Scholarships, Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 (1835 Founders / Marietta Distinction / Compass / Riverside / Pioneer): $14,000-$26,000Transfer Scholarships, Fall 2026 and Spring 2027: $14,000-$24,000International Scholarships, Fall 2026 and Spring 2027: $14,000-$26,000 |
| Mount Union | Private | 2 | First-Year Merit Scholarships (Trustee / Founder's / Dean's / Hartshorn): $18,000-$23,000International First-Year and Transfer Merit Scholarships: $18,000-$23,000 |
| Muskingum | Private | 3 | Muskie Awards (Transfer): $5,000-$11,500+2 more on the school page |
| Oberlin | Private | 2 | Oberlin Midwest Merit Scholarship: $25,000 per year ($100,000 over four years)Oberlin Commitment Scholarship: $10,000 per year |