Scholarship and Award Programs for First-Year Students 2011-2012
U.S. News and World Report recognizes Baldwin-Wallace College as a "Best Value." Baldwin-Wallace College provides a comprehensive program of scholarships and awards that recognize academic achievement, outstanding leadership, extracurricular involvement, and service. The student's completed B-W admission application is the only document needed 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 2011*.
Only full-time Baldwin-Wallace College students are eligible for these scholarships and awards. Students may be eligible for need-based aid in addition to the awards listed below. Some of our most talented first year students qualify for multiple scholarships and/or awards. Scholarships are renewable up to four years, based on good academic and social standing.
Baldwin-Wallace College Merit-Based Scholarships:
| Name | Amount | Criteria |
| Presidential |
$13,000 |
Minimum ACT of 27 / SAT (critical reading and math ) of 1220 and 3.9 GPA |
| Trustees |
$10,000 |
Minimum ACT of 25 / SAT (critical reading and math ) of 1140 and 3.7 GPA |
| Deans |
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Minimum ACT of 23 / SAT (critical reading and math ) of 1060 and 3.4 GPA |
Baldwin-Wallace College Special Awards:
| Name | Amount | Criteria |
| Alumni Award |
$2,000 |
Awarded to children and grandchildren of Baldwin-Wallace College graduates |
| Sibling Award |
$2,000 |
Awarded to student siblings who reside in the same household. Both students must be enrolled full-time at B-W. |
| Heritage Award |
Range from |
Awarded to admitted under-represented, underserved 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 3.4 cumulative grade point average. |
| Ministerial Award |
Up to 50% of tuition |
Awarded to dependent students (ages 17 to 23) of ordained United Methodist ministers who are full members of an annual conference. May be received in combination with other B-W awards. In such cases, the total amount of all B-W awards, including the Ministerial Award, equals no more than 75% of tuition. |
| Liberal Arts Residency Grant |
$4,000 |
Awarded to admitted Liberal Arts students who reside outside of Ohio. |
Baldwin-Wallace College Competitive Award:
| Name | Amount | Criteria |
| Griffiths Scholarship |
Amount varies |
Awarded to admitted Conservatory students who demonstrate outstanding musicianship and talent in the audition process. Scholarship announcements are made after March 15. Renewable up to four years, based on a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and enrollment in the Conservatory. |
Note: Students may be eligible for other awards in conjunction with an 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 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.
For information on merit-based scholarships and competitive awards, please contact your admission counselor in the Office of Undergraduate Admission at (440) 826-2222 or toll free at 1-877-BW-APPLY.