Each year Wittenberg recognizes and rewards outstanding scholastic achievements by awarding merit-based scholarships and special awards to deserving students. Students are automatically considered for these awards once they submit an application to Wittenberg. We select students on the basis of performance, involvement in co-curricular activities, personal references and writing ability.
| Merit-Based Scholarship | Scholarship Amount | Academic Profile of Recent Recipients /Guidelines | Details |
| Smith Family Scholarship | Full tuition | 4.0+ GPA |
The top 10% of Provost Scholarship candidates are considered for this highly prestigious program. Recipients must maintain a 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA to retain this scholarship. |
| Provost Scholarship | Starting at $16,000 | 3.81-4.0+ GPA |
Applicants for this competitive award are required to complete a personal interview and timed essay. Recipients must maintain a 3.5 cumulative GPA to renew this scholarship. |
| Matthies Scholarship | Starting at $14,000 | 3.73-4.0+ GPA |
Based on academic excellence, personal references and co-curricular activities. Recipients must maintain a 3.2 or higher GPA to retain this scholarship. |
| Wittenberg Scholarship | Starting at $11,000 | 3.35-3.99 GPA |
GPA Based on academic achievement, personal references and co-curricular activities. |
| Academic Achievement Scholarship |
Starting at $9,000 | 3.20-3.40 GPA | Based on academic achievement, personal references and co-curricular activities. |
| Lutheran Scholar Leader Award |
$17,000 | 3.5+ GPA | Recipients must have GPA of 3.5 or higher and be nominated by a Lutheran pastor or bishop. |
| Community Service Scholar Award |
$16,000 | Superior community involvement | Recognizes exceptional achievement in service. Select applicants will be asked to complete a special application due February 1st. Ten scholarships are awarded each year. |
| Servant Leader Fellowship Award |
$16,000 | Superior leadership experience | Recognizes exceptional achievement in service. Select applicants will be asked to complete a special application due February 1st. Five scholarships are awarded each year. |
| Lutheran Pastor-Parent Grant |
Half tuition | Child of Lutheran Pastor |
Available to dependent children of full-time rostered Pastors serving a recognized call or call to special service. |
| Lutheran Layworker-Parent Grant |
Half tuition | Child of Lutheran Layworker | Available to dependent children of full-time church workers in Lutheran ministries. |
| International Baccalaureate Scholarship |
$10,000 to $16,000 | IB Diploma recipient | Available to applicants who complete International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma requirements. The scholarship amount is based on the number of points awarded with the IB Diploma. |
| Lutheran Scholar Award | $7,500 | 3.0+ GPA | Available to accepted confirmed Lutheran applicants with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. |
| Wittenberg Legacy Award | $7,500 | Child or Grandchild of Wittenberg alumni |
Available to applicants who are children or grandchildren of Wittenberg graduates. |
| Miami Valley Award | $7,500 | 3.0+ GPA | Available to Ohio residents with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who graduated from a high school in Clark, Champaign, Green, Madison, Miami, or Montgomery counties. |
| Thespian Scholar Award | $5,000 | Ohio Thespian Directors who have led their troupes for five years or longer may nominate one student each year. Online Nomination Form | |
| Witt Award | $3,000 | Based on outstanding citizenship, community contributions, non-athletic co-curricular activities and leadership. | |
| WittC.A.P. Guarantee | $Up to 32,000 |
Learn More... | WittC.A.P. aims to reward and recognize outstanding students affiliated with select Ohio College Access Network (OCAN)-affiliated programs in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Springfield, Columbus and Eastern Ohio. |
Students may only receive one of the merit scholarships listed above. Applicants who qualify at multiple levels will be awarded the program that offers the highest dollar value.
Special Recognition Award: In addition to Merit scholarship programs, Wittenberg recognizes the unique experiences gained through participation in specific activities such as HOBY, Key Club, Boys and Girls State, as well as the attainment of Valedictorian or Salutatorian status. Applicants with one or more of these achievements will be awarded a single Special Recognition Award of $1,000 in addition to any major scholarship they receive.
Fine and Performing Art Scholarships: Fine and Performing Art Scholarships: Wittenberg offers renewable scholarships of up to $5,000 in the areas of Art, Dance, Music, and Theatre. These are awarded to students who display exceptional talent and participate in one or more of these areas while at Wittenberg. Recipients may continue to receive an award from a major scholarship program and a Special Recognition Award, but the combined total of these awards may not exceed $25,000 annually.
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Wittenberg University
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Springfield, Ohio 45501
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