Baldwin-Wallace College provides a comprehensive program of scholarships and awards which recognize academic achievement, outstanding leadership, extracurricular involvement and service. Specific criteria for each scholarship and award, as indicated below, may apply. The student's completed B-W admission application is used in determining scholarship and award qualifications. Scholarships/awards are based on 7th semester ranking and grade point average, and standardized testing taken on or before February 2006. Students may be eligible for competitive or need-based awards in addition to the merit-based and special award scholarships listed below. Some of our most talented freshmen may qualify for scholarship/award support up to $17,500.
For information on the following merit-based scholarships and competitive awards, please contact a counselor in the Admission Office at 440-826-2222 or toll free at (877)BW-APPLY.
Baldwin-Wallace College Merit-Based Scholarships:
|
Name |
Amount |
Renewable |
Criteria |
|
Presidential OR |
$11,000 |
Annually |
Minimum ACT of 26/SAT of 1180 and 3.9 GPA |
|
Trustees OR |
$8500 |
Annually |
Minimum ACT of 24/SAT of 1100 and 3.6 GPA |
| Deans |
$6000 |
Annually |
Minimum ACT of 22/SAT of 1030 and 3.3 GPA |
Baldwin-Wallace College Special Awards:
|
Name |
Amount |
Renewable |
Criteria |
|
Alumni |
$2000 |
Annually |
Awarded to children and grandchildren of Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. |
|
Sibling |
$1000 per sibling |
Annually |
Awarded to student siblings who reside in the same household. Both students must be enrolled full-time at B-W. |
|
Ministerial |
Up to 50% of tuition |
Annually |
Awarded to dependent students (ages 17 to 23) of ordained United Methodist ministers who are full members of an annual conference. Students must be enrolled full-time at B-W to receive this award. |
Baldwin-Wallace College Competitive Awards:
|
Name |
Amount |
Renewable |
Criteria |
| Scholars Award | $6,000 | Annually-based on 2.75 GPA | Awarded to admitted students who demonstrate excellent academic achievement and who have not received a merit-based scholarship as described above. |
| Achievement Award | $1,000-$4,000 | Annually-based on leadership and involvement |
Awarded to admitted students with outstanding leadership, participation, extracurricular involvement and community service. Candidates selected by Admission Committee. Campus interview required. Admission application must be received by February 1st. |
| Heritage Award | $4,000 | Annually- based on 2.75 GPA | Awarded to admitted students who will enrich the College's cultural diversity. Eligible students must rank in the top 25% of their high school class and have a minimum 3.3 GPA. |
| Griffiths Scholarship | $1,000-$4,000 | Annually-based on cumulative GPA of 3.0 and enrollment in the Conservatory (or pursuit of a music major) | Awarded to admitted Conservatory students who demonstrate outstanding musicianship and talent in the audition process. Scholarship announcements are made after March 15. |
| Conservatory Merit Award | Variable | Annually-based on financial need | Awarded to admitted, talented Conservatory students with financial need. A Federal FAFSA application is required. |
Note: Students may be eligible for other awards in conjunction with any academic scholarship. However, B-W gift assistance will not exceed full tuition.
Students must be enrolled full-time each semester in order to receive the scholarships/awards. In addition, each scholarship/award will be applied in two equal amounts against the college billing statements, beginning Fall semester. If a student is only enrolled for one semester, during any given academic year, then only half of the scholarship/award will be credited.
Scholarships for Transfer and Evening/Weekend Students
United Methodist Scholarship Application
To be completed by students who wish to be considered for the United Methodist Scholarship and who meet the following requirements:
Must have at least a 3.0 GPA
United Methodist Church member for at least one year
Pastor must complete the Certification of Membership form
Click here to access the application and certification on the Forms page
United Methodist Foundations Scholar Program
Click here for more information
Additional Outside Scholarships
Our office frequently receives notice of other scholarships available through businesses, organizations, or community groups. We keep this information in a binder in the Office of Financial Aid and encourage students to stop by and see if there are scholarships in that binder for which they may be eligible.
In addition, you may wish to check out the following links:
Cleveland Scholarship Programs, Inc.
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarships and Grants
Online Scholarship Searches
FastWeb
College Answer
Broke Scholar
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