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First-Year Scholarships
Wright State University's First Year Student Scholarship Program is merit-based and designed to recognize academically outstanding and creatively talented students. More than 2,300 new freshmen were offered over $6 million in scholarships for the 2010-2011 academic year. Scholarships range in value from $500 to $17,500.
Scholarships are listed by category in alphabetical order.
Academic Performance Scholarships
First-Year Recognition Scholarship
| Award Amount | $1,000 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria | Meet both minimum criteria: (1) 3.0 cumulative GPA; (2) 23 ACT composite or 1070 SAT math and critical reading score only |
| Renewable? | No |
| Deadline Date | February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year) |
| How to Apply |
Apply for Undergraduate Admission by deadline date |
Green and Gold Scholar
| Award Amount | $2,000 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria | Meet two of three criteria: (1) 3.50 cumulative GPA; (2) rank in top 10 percent of graduating class; (3) 27 ACT composite or 1220 SAT math and critical reading score only |
| Renewable? | Yes; for four years |
| Deadline Date | February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year) |
| How to Apply |
Apply for Undergraduate Admission by deadline date |
Raider Scholar
| Award Amount | $1,500 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria | Meet two of three criteria: (1) 3.25 cumulative GPA; (2) rank in top 10 percent of graduating class; (3) 25 ACT composite or 1150 SAT math and critical reading score only |
| Renewable? | Yes; for four years |
| Deadline Date | February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year) |
| How to Apply |
Apply for Undergraduate Admission by deadline date |
Valedictorian/Salutatorian Scholarship
| Award Amount | The value of in-state tuition if ACT is 30 or higher or SAT is 1340 or higher; $4,200 if ACT is 26-29 or SAT is 1190-1339; $3,200 if ACT is 25 or lower or SAT is 1189 or lower |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria | Ranked first or second or named Valedictorian or Salutatorian by a four-year high school; scholarship amount varies based on ACT composite or SAT math and critical reading score only |
| Renewable? | Yes; for four years |
| Deadline Date | February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year) |
| How to Apply |
Apply for Undergraduate Admission by deadline date |
Wright State Scholar
| Award Amount | $2,500 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria | Meet two of three criteria: (1) 3.75 cumulative GPA; (2) rank in top 10 percent of graduating class; (3) 29 ACT composite or 1300 SAT math and critical reading score only |
| Renewable? | Yes; for four years |
| Deadline Date | February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year) |
| How to Apply |
Apply for Undergraduate Admission by deadline date |
Wright State University Commended Scholarship
| Award Amount | The value of in-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria | Named a Commended Scholar by National Merit Scholarship Corporation |
| Renewable? | Yes; for four years |
| Deadline Date | February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year) |
| How to Apply |
Apply for Undergraduate Admission by deadline date; submit documentation of National Merit Commended Scholar to the Office of Financial Aid |
Wright State University National Scholarship
| Award Amount | The value of in-state tuition, room/board, and books |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria | National Merit Scholarship Program Finalist; designate Wright State University as university of first choice |
| Renewable? | Yes; for four years |
| Deadline Date | February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year) |
| How to Apply |
Apply for Undergraduate Admission by deadline date; submit documentation of National Merit Finalist to the Office of Financial Aid |
Wright State University Semifinalist Scholarship
| Award Amount | The value of in-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria | Named a Semifinalist by National Merit Scholarship Corporation |
| Renewable? | Yes; for four years |
| Deadline Date | February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year) |
| How to Apply |
Apply for Undergraduate Admission by deadline date; submit documentation of National Merit Semifinalist to the Office of Financial Aid |
Academic Performance Scholarships for Underrepresented Students
Paul Laurence Dunbar Scholarship
| Award Amount | $2,500 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria | Be a member of an underrepresented ethnic group (African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latino, or American Indian/Alaskan Native); Meet two of three criteria: (1) 3.0 cumulative GPA; (2) rank in top 20 percent of graduating class; (3) 20 ACT composite or 950 SAT math and critical reading score only |
| Renewable? | Yes; for four years |
| Deadline Date | February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year) |
| How to Apply |
Apply for Undergraduate Admission by deadline date |
Wright State University Commended Scholarship
| Award Amount | The value of in-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria | Named an Outstanding Participant by National Achievement Scholarship Program |
| Renewable? | Yes; for four years |
| Deadline Date | February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year) |
| How to Apply |
Apply for Undergraduate Admission by deadline date; submit documentation of Outstanding Participant to the Office of Financial Aid |
Wright State University National Scholarship
| Award Amount | The value of in-state tuition, room/board, and books |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria | National Achievement Scholarship Program Finalist; designate Wright State University as university of first choice |
| Renewable? | Yes; for four years |
| Deadline Date | February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year) |
| How to Apply |
Apply for Undergraduate Admission by deadline date; submit documentation of National Achievement Finalist to the Office of Financial Aid |
Wright State University Semifinalist Scholarship
| Award Amount | The value of in-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria | Named a Semifinalist by National Achievement Scholarship Program |
| Renewable? | Yes; for four years |
| Deadline Date | February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year) |
| How to Apply |
Apply for Undergraduate Admission by deadline date; submit documentation of National Achievement Semifinalist to the Office of Financial Aid |
Competitive Honors Scholarships
Competitive Honors Scholarship
| Award Amount | Amounts vary from $2,500 up to the value of in-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria |
Meet two of three criteria: (1) 3.5 cumulative GPA; (2) rank in top 10 percent of graduating class; (3) ACT composite or SAT math and critical reading score only at 90th percentile or above (approximately 27 ACT or 1220 SAT) |
| Renewable? | Yes; for a total of four years |
| Deadline Date | February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year) |
| How to Apply |
You should submit a complete Undergraduate Admission Application by January 15. If applicable, submit to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions copies of current transcripts from all institutions from which you have received college credit. Must complete the Online Competitive Honors/Trustees Scholarship Application (see below) by February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year). |
| Essay Expectations/ Requirements |
Prepare now! Type and save your essay, activity list and contact information in an electronic document (essay allows 3,500 characters and the activity list allows 2,000 characters). Essay topics can be found on the Honors website at http://www.wright.edu/honors/. If copied and pasted from MS Word, please do not use formatting like indentations or bullets. |
| Application | The 2012-2013 application deadline has passed. |
Trustees Scholarship
| Award Amount | The value of in-state tuition, room/board, and books |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria |
Meet two of three criteria: (1) 3.75 cumulative GPA; (2) rank in top 5 percent of graduating class; (3) ACT composite or SAT math and critical reading score only at 90th percentile or above (approximately 27 ACT or 1220 SAT) |
| Renewable? | Yes; for a total of four years |
| Deadline Date | February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year) |
| How to Apply |
You should submit a complete Undergraduate Admission Application by January 15. If applicable, submit to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions copies of current transcripts from all institutions from which you have received college credit. Must complete the Online Competitive Honors/Trustees Scholarship Application by February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year). |
| Essay Expectations/ Requirements |
Prepare now! Type and save your essay, activity list and contact information in an electronic document (essay allows 3,500 characters and the activity list allows 2,000 characters). Essay topics can be found on the Honors website at http://www.wright.edu/honors/. If copied and pasted from MS Word, please do not use formatting like indentations or bullets. An online recommendation from an academic teacher or counselor will be required. Please contact your intended reference prior to listing them on your application. |
| Application | The 2012-2013 application deadline has passed. |
College of Liberal Arts Talent Scholarships
ArtsGala Scholarship Department of Art and Art History
| Award Amount | Amount varies from $500 to the value of in-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria |
Based on portfolio review with Department of Art and Art History |
| How to Apply |
Contact Nancy Patton for application process and deadline date |
| Contact |
ArtsGala Scholarship Department of Music
| Award Amount | Amount varies from $500 to the value of in-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria | Based on audition with Department of Music |
| How to Apply |
Contact Victoria Chadbourne to audition with the Department of Music and for application process and deadline date |
| Contact |
ArtsGala Scholarship Department of Theatre, Dance, and Motion Pictures
| Award Amount | Amount varies from $500 to the value of in-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria | Based on audition/interview with Department of Theatre, Dance, and Motion Pictures |
| How to Apply |
Contact Victoria Oleen to audition/interview with the Department of Theatre, Dance, and Motion Pictures and for application process and deadline date |
| Contact |
Dayton Ballet II & Dayton Contemporary Dance Company II Scholarships
| Award Amount | Amount varies from $500 to the value of in-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria | Based on audition with Department of Theatre, Dance, and Motion Pictures; must provide a video tape with B.F.A. Admission/Scholarship Applications |
| How to Apply |
Contact Victoria Oleen to audition/interview with the Department of Theatre, Dance, and Motion Pictures and for application process and deadline date |
| Contact |
Music Scholarship
| Award Amount | Amount varies from $500 to the value of in-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria | Based on audition with Department of Music |
| How to Apply |
Contact Victoria Chadbourne to audition with the Department of Music and for application process and deadline date |
| Contact |
Theatre Arts Talent Scholarships; Tom Hanks Scholarship; Augsburger/Estevez Scholarship (Martin Sheen)
| Award Amount | Amount varies from $500 to the value of in-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria | Based on audition with Department of Theatre, Dance, and Motion Pictures |
| How to Apply |
Contact Victoria Oleen to audition/interview with the Department of Theatre, Dance, and Motion Pictures and for application process and deadline date |
| Contact |
Raj Soin College of Business Scholarships
Claude and Helen Ramsey Memorial Scholarship
| Award Amount | $1,000 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria | First preference to incoming student business majors that graduated from Springfield Catholic Central High School; second preference to business majors that graduated from any Clark County High School; 3.0 GPA or higher |
| Renewable? | No |
| Deadline Date | March 31 (prior to the start of the academic year) |
| How to Apply |
Apply for Undergraduate Admission by March 31 (prior to the start of the academic year) |
| Essay Expectations/ Requirements | Finalists will be contacted to submit a three paragraph letter of their career intentions and a letter of recommendation from a high school faculty member. |
Daniel W. Duval--Robbins & Myers Scholarship
| Award Amount | Amount varies from $1,000 up to the amount of in-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria | Student must be pursuing a major within the Raj Soin College of Business; the scholarship remains with the student until he/she graduates or becomes ineligible; 3.0 GPA or higher |
| How to Apply |
Scholarship award currently in use and not available. |
The Naum Scholarship
| Award Amount | $2,500 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria | Beavercreek High School senior planning to major in business (This scholarship is not to be combined with any other local scholarship awards presented by the Beavercreek High School Scholarship Committee) |
| Renewable? | No |
| Deadline Date | Contact Beavercreek High School |
| How to Apply |
Apply through the local scholarship program at Beavercreek High School |
ROTC Scholarships
Air Force ROTC High School Scholarship Program (HSSP)
| Award Amount | Typical awards cover Wright State University tuition and fees; $900/yr book allowance; and a tax-free monthly stipend of $250, which will increase each year the student progresses with a maximum amount of $500; scholarship winners may also be eligible for a Wright State University room and board scholarship |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria | 2.5 high school cumulative GPA; 24 ACT or 1100 SAT; class standing in the top 40 percent, and/or outstanding leadership qualities; offers are made to high school seniors and graduates who have not had any full-time college experience; must be a U.S. citizen or able to obtain citizenship within one year |
| How to Apply |
High school students should apply prior to December 1 of their senior year at the AFROTC website or contact the Wright State University Air Force ROTC Department. |
| Application | AFROTC Website |
| Contact |
Wright State University Air Force ROTC Detachment 643
(937) 775-2730
|
Army ROTC 4-Year Nursing Scholarship
| Award Amount | 100 percent tuition and fees; $1,200 book allowance per year; tiered tax-free monthly stipend of $300 to $500; and a possible Wright State University room/board incentive; no obligation until sophomore year |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria | As a National Partnership in Nursing Education (PNE) school, scholarships are available for qualified pre-nursing incoming freshmen; minimum requirements include a 2.5 cumulative GPA, 19 ACT or 920 SAT, exhibit scholar, athlete, and leader attributes; must be a U.S. citizen, pass a medical exam, and score at least a 50 percent on the Army Physical Fitness Test by the end of fall quarter of your freshmen year of college |
| How to Apply |
Apply online at www.goarmy.com or call 1-800-USA-ROTC between February 1 of your junior year and January 10 of your senior year in high school; designate Wright State University as one of your seven school choices; contact Wright State University Army ROTC at (937) 775-2763 or (937) 775-3841 and/or visit Wright State University Army ROTC. Follow WSU AROTC on Facebook and/or Twitter for the latest news and activities. |
| Application | Application at goarmy.com |
Army ROTC High School 4-Year Scholarship
| Award Amount | 100 percent tuition and fees; $1,200 book allowance per year; tiered tax-free monthly stipend of $300 to $500; and a possible Wright State University room/board incentive; no obligation until sophomore year |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria | Merit-based with a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA, 19 ACT or 920 SAT, and exhibit scholar, athlete, and leader attributes; must be a U.S. citizen, pass a medical exam, and score at least 50 percent on the Army Physical Fitness Test by the end of fall quarter of your freshman year of college |
| How to Apply |
Apply online at www.goarmy.com or call 1-800-USA-ROTC between February 1 of your junior year and January 10 of your senior year in high school; designate Wright State University as one of your seven school choices; contact Wright State University Army ROTC at (937) 775-2763 or (937) 775-3841 and/or visit Wright State University Army ROTC. Follow WSU AROTC on Facebook and/or Twitter for the latest news and activities. |
| Application | Application at goarmy.com |
College of Science and Mathematics Scholarships
American Mathematics Contest 12
| Award Amount | $750 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria |
Must score among top 150 HS seniors in Ohio on AMC 12 test; major in mathematics; designate Wright State University as university of first choice |
| Renewable? | No |
| Deadline Date | See "How to Apply" |
| How to Apply |
Apply for Undergraduate Admission by February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year); contact Dept of Mathematics and Statistics by March 15 (prior to the start of the academic year) |
Edgar Hardy Chemistry Scholarship
| Award Amount | $2,500 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria | Incoming students with stated desire to major in chemistry; designate Wright State University as university of first choice |
| Renewable? | No |
| Deadline Date | February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year) |
| How to Apply |
Apply for Undergraduate Admission by deadline date |
College of Engineering and Computer Science Scholarships
Cary Michael Jokela Memorial Scholarship
| Award Amount | $500 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria |
Student must be pursuing a major within the College of Engineering and Computer Science; score a 25 ACT composite or 1150 SAT math and critical reading score only; 3.25 GPA or higher |
| Renewable? | No |
| Deadline Date | February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year) |
| How to Apply |
Complete the online application (see below). |
| Essay Expectations/ Requirements |
Prepare now! Type and save your essay in an electronic document (3,500 characters maximum). Your essay should demonstrate your passion for the field of engineering and computer science, including how you became interested in the field and what your career aspirations and goals are after receiving your degree. If copied and pasted from MS Word, please do not use formatting like indentations or bullets. |
| Application | The 2012-2013 application deadline has passed. |
Chingfa Jang Memorial Scholarship Fund
| Award Amount | $2,000 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria |
Student must be admitted to the College of Engineering and Computer Science; have demonstrated financial need; 3.0 GPA or higher; preference to applicants who are first generation college students |
| Renewable? | No; must reapply annually (must maintain 3.0 GPA at Wright State University) |
| Deadline Date | February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year) |
| How to Apply |
Must complete the Online College of Engineering and Computer Science Scholarship Application. |
| Essay Expectations/ Requirements |
Prepare now! Type and save your essay in an electronic document (essay allows 3,500 characters). Your essay should demonstrate your passion for the field of engineering and computer science, including how you became interested in the field and what your career aspirations and goals are after receiving your degree. If copied and pasted from MS Word, please do not use formatting like indentations or bullets. |
| Application | The 2012-2013 application deadline has passed. |
Daniel W. Duval--Robbins & Myers Scholarship
| Award Amount | Amount varies from $1,000 up to the amount of in-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria |
Student must be pursuing a major within the College of Engineering and Computer Science; the scholarship remains with the student until he/she graduates or becomes ineligible; 3.0 GPA or higher |
| Renewable? | Yes; for four years (must maintain a 3.0 GPA at Wright State University) |
| Deadline Date | February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year) |
| How to Apply |
Must complete the Online College of Engineering and Computer Science Scholarship Application. |
| Essay Expectations/ Requirements |
Prepare now! Type and save your essay in an electronic document (essay allows 3,500 characters). Your essay should demonstrate your passion for the field of engineering and computer science, including how you became interested in the field and what your career aspirations and goals are after receiving your degree. If copied and pasted from MS Word, please do not use formatting like indentations or bullets. |
| Application | The 2012-2013 application deadline has passed. |
Eastman Kodak Company Scholarship
| Award Amount | $500 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria |
Student must be pursuing a major within the College of Engineering and Computer Science; 3.0 GPA or higher |
| Renewable? | Yes; for four years (must maintain a 3.2 GPA at Wright State University) |
| Deadline Date | February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year) |
| How to Apply |
Complete the online application (see below). |
| Essay Expectations/ Requirements |
Prepare now! Type and save your essay in an electronic document (3,500 characters maximum). Your essay should demonstrate your passion for the field of engineering and computer science, including how you became interested in the field and what your career aspirations and goals are after receiving your degree. If copied and pasted from MS Word, please do not use formatting like indentations or bullets. |
| Application | The 2012-2013 application deadline has passed. |
Gasper Corporation Scholarship
| Award Amount | Up to amount of in-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria |
Full-time computer science major; 3.0 GPA; preference given to resident of greater Miami Valley |
| Renewable? | Yes; for four years (must maintain a 3.0 GPA at Wright State University) |
| Deadline Date | February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year) |
| How to Apply |
Must complete the Online College of Engineering and Computer Science Scholarship Application. |
| Essay Expectations/ Requirements |
Prepare now! Type and save your essay in an electronic document (essay allows 3,500 characters). Your essay should demonstrate your passion for the field of engineering and computer science, including how you became interested in the field and what your career aspirations and goals are after receiving your degree. If copied and pasted from MS Word, please do not use formatting like indentations or bullets. |
| Application | The 2012-2013 application deadline has passed. |
Isaac Weiss Memorial Scholarship
| Award Amount | $1,250 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria |
Student must be studying materials engineering; 3.0 GPA or higher |
| Renewable? | Yes; for four years (must maintain a 3.0 GPA at Wright State University) |
| Deadline Date | February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year) |
| How to Apply |
Must complete the Online College of Engineering and Computer Science Scholarship Application. |
| Essay Expectations/ Requirements |
Prepare now! Type and save your essay in an electronic document (essay allows 3,500 characters). Your essay should demonstrate your passion for the field of engineering and computer science, including how you became interested in the field and what your career aspirations and goals are after receiving your degree. If copied and pasted from MS Word, please do not use formatting like indentations or bullets. |
| Application | The 2012-2013 application deadline has passed. |
James & Sharon Brandeberry Engineering and Computer Science Scholarship
| Award Amount | $500 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria |
Student must be pursuing a major within the College of Engineering and Computer Science; score a 25 ACT composite or 1150 SAT math and critical reading score only; 3.25 GPA or higher |
| Renewable? | Yes; for four years (must maintain a 3.0 GPA at Wright State University and course work reflecting intent to graduate in a CECS program) |
| Deadline Date | February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year) |
| How to Apply |
Complete the online application. |
| Essay Expectations/ Requirements |
Prepare now! Type and save your essay in an electronic document (3,500 characters maximum). Your essay should demonstrate your passion for the field of engineering and computer science, including how you became interested in the field and what your career aspirations and goals are after receiving your degree. If copied and pasted from MS Word, please do not use formatting like indentations or bullets. |
| Application | The 2012-2013 application deadline has passed. |
Reynolds & Reynolds Leadership Scholars Program
| Award Amount | $2,500 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria |
Student must be pursuing a major in Computer Science or Computer Engineering; score a 25 ACT composite or 1140 SAT math and critical reading only; 3.3 GPA or higher |
| Renewable? | Yes; for four years (must maintain a 3.0 GPA at Wright State University) |
| Deadline Date | February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year) |
| How to Apply |
Complete the online application (below). First consideration will be given to early applicants. |
| Essay Expectations/ Requirements |
Prepare now! Type and save your essay in an electronic document (3,500 characters maximum). Your essay should demonstrate your passion for the field of engineering and computer science, including how you became interested in the field and what your career aspirations and goals are after receiving your degree. If copied and pasted from MS Word, please do not use formatting like indentations or bullets. |
| Application | The 2012-2013 application deadline has passed. |
Robert Appenzeller Engineering Scholarship
| Award Amount | $1,250 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria |
Student must be pursuing a major within the College of Engineering and Computer Science; 3.0 GPA or higher |
| Renewable? | Yes; for four years (must maintain a 3.0 GPA at Wright State University) |
| Deadline Date | February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year) |
| How to Apply |
Must complete the Online College of Engineering and Computer Science Scholarship Application. |
| Essay Expectations/ Requirements |
Prepare now! Type and save your essay in an electronic document (essay allows 3,500 characters). Your essay should demonstrate your passion for the field of engineering and computer science, including how you became interested in the field and what your career aspirations and goals are after receiving your degree. If copied and pasted from MS Word, please do not use formatting like indentations or bullets. |
| Application | The 2012-2013 application deadline has passed. |
Supply One Corporation Scholarship
| Award Amount | $500 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria |
Student must be African American and a graduate of Dayton Public Schools; first preference given to students pursuing a major within the College of Engineering and Computer Science |
| Renewable? | No |
| Deadline Date | February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year) |
| How to Apply |
Complete the online application (see below). |
| Essay Expectations/ Requirements |
Prepare now! Type and save your essay in an electronic document (3,500 characters maximum). Your essay should demonstrate your passion for the field of engineering and computer science, including how you became interested in the field and what your career aspirations and goals are after receiving your degree. If copied and pasted from MS Word, please do not use formatting like indentations or bullets. |
| Application | The 2012-2013 application deadline has passed. |
Virginia Arlene Di Flora Memorial Scholarship
| Award Amount | The value of in-state tuition plus $500 book allowance |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria |
Female pursing a major within the College of Engineering and Computer Science; rank in top 20 percent of graduating class |
| Renewable? | Yes; for four years (must maintain a 3.0 GPA at Wright State University) |
| Deadline Date | February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year) |
| How to Apply |
Complete the online application by the deadline date. |
| Essay Expectations/ Requirements |
Prepare now! Type and save your essay in an electronic document (3,500 characters maximum). Your essay should demonstrate your passion for the field of engineering and computer science, including how you became interested in the field and what your career aspirations and goals are after receiving your degree. If copied and pasted from MS Word, please do not use formatting like indentations or bullets. |
| Application | The 2012-2013 application deadline has passed. |
Wright State University/SAE Engineering Scholarship
| Award Amount | $1,000 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria | Student must be pursuing a major within the College of Engineering and Computer Science; U.S. citizen; award based on merit and achievement |
| Renewable? | No |
| Deadline Date | December 15 (prior to the start of the academic year) |
| How to Apply |
Submit SAE Engineering Scholarship Application to the Society of Automotive Engineers. |
| Application | Download SAE scholarship application |
| Contact |
Society of Automotive Engineers
(724) 772-4047
|
Wright STEPP Scholarship
| Award Amount | The value of in-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria | Pursue a major in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or Medicine (STEMM); 3.0 GPA; completed all required Wright STEPP summer program sessions |
| Renewable? | Yes; for four years (must maintain a 2.5 GPA at Wright State University) |
| How to Apply |
Wright STEPP Summer Program graduates only should contact the Wright STEPP coordinator in the College of Engineering and Computer Science. |
| Contact |
Lake Campus Scholarships
Lake Campus Scholarships
| Award Amount | Varies by scholarship award; up to value of full in-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria | Must attend Lake Campus; eligibility varies by scholarship |
| Deadline Date | February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year) |
| How to Apply |
Submit online application (see below) by the deadline date or call (419) 586-0376 or 1-800-237-1477 |
| Application | Lake Campus Scholarship Application |
Other Scholarships
Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship
| Award Amount | Amount varies up to $1,000 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria |
Available to full and part-time students with a minimum GPA of 2.7. Student must be the immediate family member (spouse, child, legal dependent, stepchild, or grandchild) of a Wright State University graduate who is a current annual member of the Wright State University Alumni Association and at least in their third consecutive year of membership or a paid-in-full life member at the time of application. |
| Renewable? | No; must reapply annually |
| Information | For membership information, visit Wright State University Alumni Association or call (937) 775-2620. |
| Deadline Date | March 1 (prior to the start of the academic year) |
| How to Apply |
(1) Submit a complete Undergraduate Admission Application by March 1 (prior to the start of the academic year); |
| Essay Expectations/ Requirements |
Prepare now! Type and save your essay in an electronic document. Submit a 200 word essay detailing your commitment to community service and outline how you lived out that commitment in your own experiences (essay allows 3,500 characters). If copied and pasted from MS Word, please do not use formatting like indentations or bullets. |
| Application | The 2012-2013 application deadline has passed. |
Beavercreek Rotary Scholarship
| Award Amount | Up to $1,000 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria | Be a Beavercreek High School (Ohio) graduate attending Wright State University the fall semester following high school graduation; 2.5 cumulative GPA; first preference to members of Interact |
| Renewable? | No |
| Deadline Date | February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year) |
| How to Apply |
Apply for Undergraduate Admission by the deadline date; File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 15 (prior to the start of the aid year) to determine financial need |
Choose Ohio First (COF) Scholarship
| Award Amount | Awards vary from $1,500 to $4,700 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria |
High school seniors admitted to Wright State University who are Ohio residents pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or Medicine (STEMM); 3.0 GPA or above; successfully complete the Ohio college-preparatory curriculum; and minimum Math ACT score of 27 or Math SAT score of 620 |
| Renewable? | Yes; as funds are available from the State of Ohio |
| Information | Choose Ohio First website |
| Deadline Date | February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year) |
| How to Apply |
Complete the online application. |
| Essay Expectations/ Requirements |
Type your brief educational goal statement and professional career goal statement and store as a Word document (3,500 characters maximum - only 300-350 words preferred). If copied and pasted from MS Word, please do not use formatting like indentations or bullets. |
| Application | The 2012-2013 application deadline has passed. |
Girl Scouts of Western Ohio: Buckeye Trails Region Scholarship
| Award Amount | $1,500 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria | A currently registered Girl Scout active in the Buckeye Trails Region who has developed values and skills that support decision making, character building, leadership growth, and partnership with adults, 3.2 cumulative GPA |
| Renewable? | Yes; for four years |
| Deadline Date | January 31 (prior to the start of the academic year) |
| How to Apply |
Complete Girl Scouts of Western Ohio: Buckeye Trails Region Scholarship Application and supporting documentation by the deadline date; contact the Program Services Manager. |
| Contact |
Horizons in Medicine Scholarship
| Award Amount | The value of in-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria | Completion of Horizons in Medicine summer program |
| Renewable? | No |
| Deadline Date | April 3 (prior to the start of the academic year) |
| How to Apply |
Interview required. Call (937) 775-2934 for more information |
Indiana Six County Award
| Award Amount | $4,000 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria | Student must be a resident of one of six counties in Indiana, including: Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Marion, or Shelby; 2.5 cumulative GPA; 21 ACT composite or 980 SAT math and critical reading score only. |
| Renewable? | Yes; for four years (for non-Ohio residents only) |
| Deadline Date | February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year) |
| How to Apply |
Apply for Undergraduate Admission by the deadline date. |
KeyBank Scholarship
| Award Amount | $2,000 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria | Dayton public high school graduate attending Wright State the fall quarter following high school graduation; 3.0 cumulative GPA |
| Renewable? | No |
| Deadline Date | February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year) |
| How to Apply |
Apply for Undergraduate Admission by the deadline date; File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year) to determine financial need |
Martin Luther King, Jr., Scholarship
| Award Amount | $800 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria |
A 3.0 GPA; be a senior in good standing at a public or private secondary school in the greater Dayton area |
| Renewable? | Yes; for four years (total value is $3,200) |
| Deadline Date | See "How to Apply" |
| How to Apply |
Typed essay, financial need, and a letter of recommendation by November 23 (prior to the start of the academic year) and Apply for Undergraduate Admission by January 15 (prior to the start of the academic year); contact Dr. Juanita Wehrle-Einhorn |
| Contact |
McLin Scholarship
| Award Amount | $1,750 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria | Be a graduate of an accredited Ohio high school and reside in the Wright State University metropolitan area which includes Montgomery, Greene, Clark and Warren counties; be a member of an underrepresented ethnic group (African American, Asian or Pacific Islander, Hispanic or American Indian/Alaskan Native); 2.7 cumulative GPA; demonstrate leadership in school, church, or community activities |
| Renewable? | Yes; for four years |
| Deadline Date | February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year) |
| How to Apply |
Apply for Undergraduate Admission by the deadline date; submit: (1) scholarship application (link below), (2) transcript, (3) three letters of recommendation by deadline date; contact the McLin Scholars coordinator. |
| Application | McLin scholars application |
| Contact |
Marsha L. Henderson, Coordinator, McLin Scholars
(937) 775-5750
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