Academic Scholarships | Activity Awards | Ottawa University Awards | Scholarship Websites The following scholarships and awards are available to full-time students at Ottawa University. Each applicant is considered based on college preparation coursework, corresponding GPA, ACT/SAT scores, a written essay, and extra-curricular activities. Academic scholarships and activity awards are competitive and entitlement awards are fixed amounts. Academic Scholarships Among the scholarships available at Ottawa University, there are two competitive awards detailed below. For further information about available scholarships, please contact an admissions 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.
Activity Awards Ottawa University's activity awards are available to students who participate in certain extra-curricular or co-curricular activities. There are opportunities for awards in a number of areas. Amounts vary and continued participation in the activity is required to keep the award.
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.
OU Awards (freshmen or transfer students unless noted otherwise)
Ottawa Indian Award - Full tuition, room & board and regular fees each academic year Awarded to members of the Ottawa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma. Verification of tribal membership must be submitted and be approved by the tribal office. Residential students must be enrolled full-time.
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 an American Baptist Church. 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).
Need-Based Institutional Aid Ottawa University understands the challenges that many families face in affording a quality private liberal arts education. Institutional need-based grants may be awarded to students with significant financial need, as determined by federal methodology. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be filed, in addition to any other documents required by the Office of Financial Aid.