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).
An online recommendation from an academic teacher or counselor will be required. Please contact your intended reference prior to listing them on your application.
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
Nancy Patton
(937) 775-2898

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
Victoria Chadbourne
(937) 775-2346

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
Victoria Oleen
(937) 775-3072

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
Victoria Oleen
(937) 775-3072

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
Victoria Chadbourne
(937) 775-2346

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
Victoria Oleen
(937) 775-3072

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
Wright STEPP coordinator
(937) 775-5010

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);
(2) complete the Online Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship 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
Program Services Manager
(937) 279-6357

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
Dr. Juanita Wehrle-Einhorn
(937) 775-3207

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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