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Student Scholarships and Awards
Upon admission to Ottawa University, you are automatically considered for institutional scholarships. You must be a full-time student to be eligible for the following scholarships and awards.
Each admitted student is considered for an academic scholarship based on Grade Point Average (GPA) and ACT/SAT scores for freshmen and cumulative college GPA for transfer students. Academic scholarships are renewable based on cumulative Ottawa University GPA.
Among the scholarships available at Ottawa University, there are two competitive awards detailed below. For further information about available scholarships, please contact an Enrollment Advisor.
Presidential Scholarship - Competitive scholarship awarded to selected first-year students who seek to be agents of change in their college careers and beyond. Full tuition per academic year for four years.
Ottawa High Achiever Scholarship - Competitive scholarship awarded to one graduate of Ottawa (KS) High School who demonstrates academic achievement and community service. Full tuition per academic year for four years.
Ottawa University’s activity awards are available to students who have demonstrated significant skill or potential in an extra-curricular or co-curricular activity. A student may receive only one activity award, although they are encouraged to participate in other activities, if they wish. Amounts vary and continued participation in the activity is required to keep the award. Students seeking activity awards at Ottawa University should contact an Enrollment Advisor to learn more.
Athletic Scholarships - Student-athletes seeking athletic activity awards at Ottawa University should contact the Admissions Office to learn more.
Non-Athletic Scholarships - Students seeking non-athletic activity awards at Ottawa University should contact the Admissions Office to learn more.
Contact an Enrollment Advisor to learn more, including the amount of these awards.
Ottawa Indian Award - Awarded to admitted members of the Ottawa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma. Documentation of tribal membership must be submitted and verified by the tribal office. Students will receive full tuition, regular fees, and room and board (if residing on campus). Contact an Enrollment Advisor for more details.
The following awards may be added to other academic scholarship, activity award or Ottawa University grant for which the student is eligible.
Alumni Award - Awarded to children or grandchildren of Ottawa University graduates.
Sibling Award - Awarded to concurrently enrolled siblings attending Ottawa University; retained if sibling graduates.
American Baptist Church Award - Awarded to students who are active members of a church that is a member of the American Baptist Churches of the USA denomination. Requires a completed evaluation from the pastor or church official.
Regional American Baptist Church Award - Awarded to active members of American Baptist Churches of the Central Region (Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas) or Rocky Mountain Region (Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming and Eastern Utah). Students may receive this award in addition to the American Baptist Church award.
Franklin County Award - Awarded to students who graduated from a Franklin County, Kansas high school and reside on-campus at Ottawa University (limited availability).
Contact your Enrollment Advisor or call 785.248.2371 for more information about any of these scholarships.