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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.

For additional information for first year students, visit our High School Student page.

Scholarships Available:

Academic Performance Scholarships
Academic Performance Scholarships for Underrepresented Students
Competitive Honors Scholarships
College of Liberal Arts Talent Scholarships
Raj Soin College of Business Scholarships
ROTC Scholarships
College of Science and Mathematics Scholarships
College of Engineering and Computer Science Scholarships
Lake Campus Scholarships
Other Scholarships

For additional information on renewal stipulations and special circumstance or any renewable scholarship, please visit our Wright State University Renewable Scholarships page.

Academic Performance Scholarships

• Awarded based on high school academic record.
• Awarded to students who apply for Undergraduate Admission by February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year)
• No additional scholarship application materials required.
• Student may only receive one Academic Performance Scholarship.

Wright State University National Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria	National Merit Scholarship Program Finalist; designate Wright State University as university of first choice
How to Apply	Apply for Undergraduate Admission by February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year); submit documentation of National Merit Finalist to the Office of Financial Aid
Deadline Date	February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year)
Award Amount	The value of in-state tuition, room/board, and books
Renewable	Yes, for four years

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Wright State University Semifinalist Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria	Named a Semifinalist by National Merit Scholarship Corporation
How to Apply	Apply for Undergraduate Admission by February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year); submit documentation of National Merit Semifinalist to the Office of Financial Aid
Deadline Date	February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year)
Award Amount	The value of in-state tuition
Renewable	Yes, for four years

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Wright State University Commended Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria	Named a Commended Scholar by National Merit Scholarship Corporation
How to Apply	Apply for Undergraduate Admission by February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year); submit documentation of National Merit Commended Scholar to the Office of Financial Aid
Deadline Date	February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year)
Award Amount	The value of in-state tuition
Renewable	Yes, for four years

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Valedictorian/Salutatorian Scholarship
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
How to Apply	Apply for Undergraduate Admission by February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year)
Deadline Date	February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year)
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
Renewable	Yes, for four years

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Wright State Scholar
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
How to Apply	Apply for Undergraduate Admission by February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year)
Deadline Date	February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year)
Award Amount	$2,500
Renewable	Yes, for four years

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Green and Gold Scholar
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
How to Apply	Apply for Undergraduate Admission by February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year)
Deadline Date	February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year)
Award Amount	$2,000
Renewable	Yes, for four years

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Raider Scholar
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
How to Apply	Apply for Undergraduate Admission by February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year)
Deadline Date	February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year)
Award Amount	$1,500
Renewable	Yes, for four years

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First-Year Recognition Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria	Meet both minimum criteria: (1) 3.0 cumulative GPA; (2) 23 ACT composite or 1070 SAT math and critical reading score only
How to Apply	Apply for Undergraduate Admission by February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year)
Deadline Date	February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year)
Award Amount	$1,000
Renewable	No

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Academic Performance Scholarships for Underrepresented Students

• Awarded based on high school academic record.
• Awarded to students who apply for Undergraduate Admission by February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year)
• No additional scholarship application materials required.
• Student may only receive one Academic Performance Scholarship.

Wright State University National Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria	National Achievement Scholarship Program Finalist; designate Wright State University as university of first choice
How to Apply	Apply for Undergraduate Admission by February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year); submit documentation of National Achievement Finalist to the Office of Financial Aid
Deadline Date	February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year)
Award Amount	The value of in-state tuition, room/board, and books
Renewable	Yes, for four years

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Wright State University Semifinalist Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria	Named a Semifinalist by National Achievement Scholarship Program
How to Apply	Apply for Undergraduate Admission by February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year); submit documentation of National Achievement Semifinalist to the Office of Financial Aid
Deadline Date	February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year)
Award Amount	The value of in-state tuition
Renewable	Yes, for four years

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Wright State University Commended Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria	Named an Outstanding Participant by National Achievement Scholarship Program
How to Apply	Apply for Undergraduate Admission by February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year); submit documentation of Outstanding Participant to the Office of Financial Aid
Deadline Date	February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year)
Award Amount	The value of in-state tuition
Renewable	Yes, for four years

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Paul Laurence Dunbar Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria	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
How to Apply	Apply for Undergraduate Admission by February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year); member of an underrepresented ethnic group (African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latino, or American Indian/Alaskan Native)
Deadline Date	February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year)
Award Amount	$2,500
Renewable	Yes, for four years

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Competitive Honors Scholarships

• Applicants not selected for a Trustees Scholarship will be considered for the approximately 70 Honors Scholarships to be awarded. Finalists may be invited to campus for interviews with the selection committee. Competitive Honors award decisions are made by April 1.
• Recipients of Trustees and Honors Scholarships must complete the requirements for graduation as a University Honors Scholar. These requirements are described in detail on the Honors website at http://www.wright.edu/honors/.

Competitive Honors Scholarship
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)
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). 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.
Deadline Date	See "How to Apply" above
Award Amount	Amounts vary from $2,500 up to the value of in-state tuition
Renewable	Yes, for a total of four years

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Trustees Scholarship
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)
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). 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.
Deadline Date	See "How to Apply" above
Award Amount	The value of in-state tuition, room/board, and books
Renewable	Yes, for a total of four years

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College of Liberal Arts Talent Scholarships

ArtsGala Scholarship Department of Art and Art History
Eligibility Criteria	Based on portfolio review with Department of Art and Art History
How to Apply	Contact Nancy Patton by phone at (937) 775-2898 or by e-mail at nancy.patton@wright.edu for application process and deadline date
Award Amount	Amount varies from $500 to the value of in-state tuition

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ArtsGala Scholarship Department of Music
Eligibility Criteria	Based on audition with Department of Music
How to Apply	Contact Victoria Chadbourne by phone at (937) 775-2346 or by e-mail at victoria.chadbourne@wright.edu to audition with the Department of Music and for application process and deadline date
Award Amount	Amount varies from $500 to the value of in-state tuition

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ArtsGala Scholarship Department of Theatre, Dance, and Motion Pictures
Eligibility Criteria	Based on audition/interview with Department of Theatre, Dance, and Motion Pictures
How to Apply	Contact Victoria Oleen by phone at (937) 775-3072 or by e-mail at victoria.oleen@wright.edu to audition/interview with the Department of Theatre, Dance, and Motion Pictures and for application process and deadline date
Award Amount	Amount varies from $500 to the value of in-state tuition

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Dayton Ballet II & Dayton Contemporary Dance Company II Scholarships
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 by phone at (937) 775-3072 or by e-mail at victoria.oleen@wright.edu to audition/interview with the Department of Theatre, Dance, and Motion Pictures and for application process and deadline date
Award Amount	Amount varies from $500 to the value of in-state tuition

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Music Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria	Based on audition with Department of Music
How to Apply	Contact Victoria Chadbourne by phone at (937) 775-2346 or by e-mail at victoria.chadbourne@wright.edu to audition with the Department of Music and for application process and deadline date
Award Amount	Amount varies from $500 to the value of in-state tuition

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Theatre Arts Talent Scholarships; Tom Hanks Scholarship; Augsburger/Estevez Scholarship (Martin Sheen)
Eligibility Criteria	Based on audition with Department of Theatre, Dance, and Motion Pictures
How to Apply	Contact Victoria Oleen by phone at (937) 775-3072 or by e-mail at victoria.oleen@wright.edu to audition/interview with the Department of Theatre, Dance, and Motion Pictures and for application process and deadline date
Award Amount	Amount varies from $500 to the value of in-state tuition

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Raj Soin College of Business Scholarships

The Naum Scholarship
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)
How to Apply	Apply through the local scholarship program at Beavercreek High School
Deadline Date	Contact Beavercreek High School
Award Amount	$2,500
Renewable	No

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Daniel W. Duval--Robbins & Myers Scholarship
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.
Award Amount	Amount varies from $1,000 up to the amount of in-state tuition
Renewable	Yes, for four years (must maintain 3.0 GPA at Wright State University)

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Claude and Helen Ramsey Memorial Scholarship
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; 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
How to Apply	Apply for Undergraduate Admission by March 31 (prior to the start of the academic year)
Deadline Date	March 31 (prior to the start of the academic year)
Award Amount	$1,000
Renewable	No

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ROTC Scholarships

Air Force ROTC High School Scholarship Program (HSSP)
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 www.afrotc.com or contact the Wright State University Air Force ROTC Department at (937) 775-2730
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

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Army ROTC High School 4-Year Scholarship
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.
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

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Army ROTC 4-Year Nursing Scholarship
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.
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

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College of Science and Mathematics Scholarships

Edgar Hardy Chemistry Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria	Incoming students with stated desire to major in chemistry; designate Wright State University as university of first choice
How to Apply	Apply for Undergraduate Admission by February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year)
Deadline Date	February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year)
Award Amount	$2,500
Renewable	No

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American Mathematics Contest 12
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
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)
Deadline Date	See "How to Apply" above
Award Amount	$750
Renewable	No

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College of Engineering and Computer Science Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded on an "as funds are available" basis only.

Virginia Arlene Di Flora Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria	Female pursing a major within the College of Engineering and Computer Science; rank in top 20 percent of graduating class
How to Apply	Must complete the Online College of Engineering and Computer Science Scholarship Application. 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.
Deadline Date	February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year)
Award Amount	The value of in-state tuition plus $500 book allowance
Renewable	Yes, for four years (must maintain a 3.0 GPA at Wright State University)

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Gasper Corporation Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria	Full-time computer science major; 3.0 GPA; preference given to resident of greater Miami Valley
How to Apply	Must complete the Online College of Engineering and Computer Science Scholarship Application. 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.
Deadline Date	February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year)
Award Amount	Up to amount of in-state tuition
Renewable	Yes, for four years (must maintain a 3.0 GPA at Wright State University)

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Wright STEPP Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria	Pursue a major in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or Medicine (STEMM); 3.0 GPA; completed all required Wright STEPP summer program sessions
How to Apply	Wright STEPP Summer Program graduates only should contact the Wright STEPP coordinator in the College of Engineering and Computer Science by emailing leslie.hurst@wright.edu or calling (937) 775-5010.
Deadline Date	See "How to Apply" above
Award Amount	The value of in-state tuition
Renewable	Yes, for four years (must maintain a 2.5 GPA at Wright State University)

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Reynolds & Reynolds Leadership Scholars Program
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
How to Apply	Must complete the Online College of Engineering and Computer Science Scholarship Application. First consideration will be given to early applicants. 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.
Deadline Date	February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year)
Award Amount	$2,500
Renewable	Yes, for four years (must maintain a 3.0 GPA at Wright State University)

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Chingfa Jang Memorial Scholarship Fund
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
How to Apply	Must complete the Online College of Engineering and Computer Science Scholarship Application. 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.
Deadline Date	February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year)
Award Amount	$2,000
Renewable	No, must reapply annually (must maintain 3.0 GPA at Wright State University)

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Robert Appenzeller Engineering Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria	Student must be pursuing a major within the College of Engineering and Computer Science; 3.0 GPA or higher
How to Apply	Must complete the Online College of Engineering and Computer Science Scholarship Application. 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.
Deadline Date	February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year)
Award Amount	$1,250
Renewable	Yes, for four years (must maintain a 3.0 GPA at Wright State University)

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Isaac Weiss Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria	Student must be studying materials engineering; 3.0 GPA or higher
How to Apply	Must complete the Online College of Engineering and Computer Science Scholarship Application. 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.
Deadline Date	February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year)
Award Amount	$1,250
Renewable	Yes, for four years (must maintain a 3.0 GPA at Wright State University)

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Daniel W. Duval--Robbins & Myers Scholarship
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
How to Apply	Must complete the Online College of Engineering and Computer Science Scholarship Application. 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.
Deadline Date	February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year)
Award Amount	Amount varies from $1,000 up to the amount of in-state tuition
Renewable	Yes, for four years (must maintain a 3.0 GPA at Wright State University)

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Wright State University/SAE Engineering Scholarship
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
How to Apply	Submit SAE Engineering Scholarship Application to the Society of Automotive Engineers. Print application at the SAE website or call (724) 772-4047
Deadline Date	December 15 (prior to the start of the academic year)
Award Amount	$1,000
Renewable	No

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Ervin J. Nutter Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria	Student must be majoring in mechanical engineering; 3.0 GPA or higher
How to Apply	Must complete the Online College of Engineering and Computer Science Scholarship Application. 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.
Deadline Date	February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year)
Award Amount	$600
Renewable	Yes, for four years (must maintain 3.0 GPA at Wright State University)

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James & Sharon Brandeberry Engineering and Computer Science Scholarship
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
How to Apply	Must complete the Online College of Engineering and Computer Science Scholarship Application. 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.
Deadline Date	February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year)
Award Amount	$500
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)

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Eastman Kodak Company Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria	Student must be pursuing a major within the College of Engineering and Computer Science; 3.0 GPA or higher
How to Apply	Must complete the Online College of Engineering and Computer Science Scholarship Application. 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.
Deadline Date	February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year)
Award Amount	$500
Renewable	Yes, for four years (must maintain a 3.2 GPA at Wright State University)

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Cary Michael Jokela Memorial Scholarship
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
How to Apply	Must complete the Online College of Engineering and Computer Science Scholarship Application. 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.
Deadline Date	February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year)
Award Amount	$500
Renewable	No

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Supply One Corporation Scholarship
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
How to Apply	Must complete the Online College of Engineering and Computer Science Scholarship Application. 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.
Deadline Date	February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year)
Award Amount	$500
Renewable	No

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Lake Campus Scholarships

Lake Campus Scholarships
Eligibility Criteria	Must attend Lake Campus; eligibility varies by scholarship
How to Apply	Submit Lake Campus Scholarship Application by February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year) or call (419) 586-0376 or 1-800-237-1477
Award Amount	Varies by scholarship award; up to value of full in-state tuition

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Other Scholarships

Horizons in Medicine Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria	Completion of Horizons in Medicine summer program
How to Apply	Interview required. Call (937) 775-2934 for more information
Deadline Date	April 3 (prior to the start of the academic year)
Award Amount	The value of in-state tuition
Renewable	No

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Choose Ohio First (COF) Scholarship
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 (more information found at www.wright.edu/chooseohiofirst/apply.html)
How to Apply	Complete the Online Choose Ohio First Scholarship Application. Prepare now! Type your brief educational goal statement and professional career goal statement and store as a Word document (3,500 characters allowed - only 300-350 words preferred). If copied and pasted from MS Word, please do not use formatting like indentations or bullets.
Deadline Date	February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year)
Award Amount	Awards vary from $1,500 to $4,700
Renewable	Yes, as funds are available from the State of Ohio

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KeyBank Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria	Dayton public high school graduate attending Wright State the fall quarter following high school graduation; 3.0 cumulative GPA
How to Apply	Apply for Undergraduate Admission by February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year); File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year) to determine financial need
Deadline Date	See "How to Apply" above
Award Amount	$2,000
Renewable	No

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McLin Scholarship
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; 2.7 cumulative GPA; demonstrate leadership in school, church, or community activities
How to Apply	Apply for Undergraduate Admission by February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year); be a member of an underrepresented ethnic group (African American, Asian or Pacific Islander, Hispanic or American Indian/Alaskan Native); submit: (1) scholarship application, (2) transcript, (3) three letters of recommendation by deadline date; contact: Marsha L. Henderson, Coordinator, McLin Scholars, (937) 775-5750
Deadline Date	February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year)
Award Amount	$1,750
Renewable	Yes, for four years

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Girl Scouts of Western Ohio: Buckeye Trails Region Scholarship
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
How to Apply	Complete Girl Scouts of Western Ohio: Buckeye Trails Region Scholarship Application and supporting documentation by January 31 (prior to the start of the academic year); contact the Program Services Manager at (937) 279-6357 or e-mail sarahkelly@girlscoutsofwesternohio.org
Deadline Date	See "How to Apply" above
Award Amount	$1,500
Renewable	Yes, for four years

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Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria	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.
How to Apply	(1) Submit a complete Undergraduate Admission Application by March 1 (prior to the start of the academic year); (2) complete the Online Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship Application by March 1 (prior to the start of the academic year). 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.
Deadline Date	March 1 (prior to the start of the academic year)
Award Amount	Amount varies up to $1,000
Renewable	No, must reapply annually
Additional Information	For membership information, visit Wright State University Alumni Association or call (937) 775-2620.

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Martin Luther King, Jr., Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria	A 3.0 GPA; be a senior in good standing at a public or private secondary school in the greater Dayton area
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 by e-mail at juanita.wehrle-einhorn@wright.edu or by phone at (937) 775-3207
Deadline Date	See "How to Apply" above
Award Amount	$800
Renewable	Yes, for four years (total value is $3,200)

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Beavercreek Rotary Scholarship
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
How to Apply	Apply for Undergraduate Admission by February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year); File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 15 (prior to the start of the aid year) to determine financial need
Deadline Date	February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year)
Award Amount	Up to $1,000
Renewable	No

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Indiana Six County Award
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.
How to Apply	Apply for Undergraduate Admission by February15 (prior to the start of the academic year)
Deadline Date	February 15 (prior to the start of the academic year)
Award Amount	$4,000
Renewable	Yes, for four years (for non-Ohio residents only)