The starting point
A highly selective Ohio liberal-arts college that pairs unusually generous merit awards (from $5,000 per year up to full tuition, all guaranteed for four years) with a need-based pledge to meet 100% of demonstrated need.
Selection beyond grades and scores. These awards are not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read each award's selection rules, application steps and dates. Meeting a minimum is not an award offer.
Awards to discuss
The 2 awards in this school's research. Amounts retain the original units and conditions; confirm the entering year with the school.
Denison Merit Scholarships (general academic merit)
$5,000 to full tuition per year · Published range
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
Eligibility: Awarded automatically on the strength of the admission application; students are considered upon submitting a complete application. No separate scholarship application. Amounts are determined holistically, not on a published stat grid.
Renewal: All Denison merit scholarships are given for four years (eight semesters). Each award carries a GPA requirement and the student must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) to retain it each year.
https://denison.edu/campus/finances/types-of-scholarships-aid
Ohio Scholarship
$25,000 per year ($100,000 over four years) · Published award terms
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
Eligibility: Any new first-time student with a permanent Ohio address or graduating from an Ohio public or private high school. No separate application or essay; submit the admission application by December 1.
Renewal: Awarded for all four years. Stacks with need-based aid; Denison still meets 100% of demonstrated financial need beyond the award.
https://denison.edu/campus/admission/ohio-initiative
