Scholarships & Awards

A Wittenberg University education is an invaluable investment. Building one-on-one relationships with professors; learning hands on through internships, field work, and study abroad; making lasting social connections on a beautiful residential campus — the total experience is beyond worth it. Wittenberg prepares students for lives of meaning and purpose, professionally and personally. Here at Witt, we promise to guide you through the next four years as a member of our active and engaged learning environment, one defined by academic excellence, high-impact practices, and a storied athletic tradition.

Our competitive scholarship program includes scholarships for academic merit, special interest, fine arts, first-year research, multicultural leadership, and many more that are available to eligible students enrolling for the 2027 – 2028 academic year.

Please note that the scholarships below are available only to incoming undergraduate students beginning at Wittenberg University in the Fall 2027 or Spring 2028 Semesters.

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  • The Net Price Calculator can be utilized to provide a full estimate of your costs to attend Wittenberg University, including institutional, state, and federal aid.
  • Additionally, for prospective students who have not yet applied for admission to Wittenberg University, the Net Price Calculator can be used to learn your estimated Wittenberg Merit Award.

To be considered for need-based financial aid, submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2027-28 academic year. Once the FAFSA is available, we will provide a link here.

After a holistic review of a student’s admission application, Wittenberg University automatically rewards your achievements at the time of acceptance. There is no separate application to be considered for our merit awards. All Wittenberg University Merit Awards for First Time in College Students are renewable for four years. Students must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress for financial aid eligibility to renew all scholarships, annually. Eligibility for these awards is not a guarantee of admission to Wittenberg. All Wittenberg merit awards are calculated based on the student’s cumulative grade point average and/or test score at the time of admission. Merit awards will not be upgraded if improved grade point average or test score information is submitted for review. The listed merit awards below are available to eligible students enrolling at Wittenberg during the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 entrance terms.

The following merit awards are determined based on EITHER cumulative high school GPA or test score – whichever is greater. If a student is Test Score Optional, the award is based on the cumulative GPA.

GPASATACTAnnual Value
3.9+1300+28+$32,000
3.60-3.891200-129025-27$30,000
3.30-3.591100-119022-24$28,000
3.00-3.29990-109019-21$26,000
2.99-below980-below18-below$25,000

Wittenberg is committed to making it affordable to complete your degree. Part of this commitment includes merit awards for our transfer students. After a holistic review of a student’s admission application, Wittenberg University automatically rewards your achievements at the time of acceptance. There is no separate application to be considered for our merit awards. All Wittenberg University Merit Awards for Transfer Students are renewable for up to three years. Students must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress for financial aid eligibility to renew all scholarships, annually. Eligibility for these awards is not a guarantee of admission to Wittenberg. All Wittenberg merit awards are calculated based on the student’s cumulative grade point average at the time of admission.* Merit awards will not be upgraded if improved grade point average or test score information is submitted for review. The listed merit awards below are available to eligible students enrolling at Wittenberg during the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 entrance terms.

Wittenberg is committed to making it affordable to complete your degree. Part of this commitment includes merit awards for our transfer students. All transfer merit awards are renewable for up to three years.

Transfer Merit Awards

 AmountCriteria
Platinum$30,000College GPA > = 3.50
Gold$28,000College GPA > = 3.00
Silver$26,000College GPA > = 2.75
Bronze$25,000Else

* GPAs listed above are based on a cumulative college GPA if the student has at least two full semesters of college courses completed. If less than 2 semesters of college courses have been completed, a combination of the student’s high school and college GPAs will be considered to determine a merit award. Students with a cumulative college GPA below 3.0 will be reviewed by the Admission Committee, and will include review of their high school transcripts. Awarding of any scholarship listed above is subject to change, based on the student’s combination of college and high school GPAs considered, when applicable.

** Wittenberg is a NCAA Division III institution and cannot take athletic awards or ability into account when awarding scholarships or awards.

Phi Theta Kappa Award ($2,000)

This award is offered to any transfer student who is a member of Phi Theta Kappa and has maintained good academic standing. The Phi Theta Kappa Award will be awarded in addition to any Wittenberg merit award that the student receives. Students must supply a copy of their PTK Member Certificate in order to be eligible for this award.

Admitted students who are active and current members of a Lutheran Congregation are eligible to receive the Lutheran Promise Scholarship, which is an additional $1,250 per year that will be included in your financial aid package. Information on your Lutheran membership and affiliation must be included on your application at the time of submission.  The Lutheran Promise Scholarship is considered a renewable, stackable scholarship, and a student can receive only one.

Admitted students who are ranked first or second or named Valedictorian or Salutatorian of their graduating high school class are eligible to receive this additional scholarship of $1,250 per year. This award will be made based on information provided on the high school transcript at the time of admission. If you believe you are ranked first or second in your class, and your high school does not rank students, please contact us for an alternative method for rank or designation as Valedictorian or Salutatorian. The Valedictorian/Salutatorian Scholarship is considered a renewable, stackable scholarship, and a student can receive only one.

Admitted students whose parent, step-parent, or grandparent graduated from Wittenberg or whose sibling or step-sibling is a current undergraduate degree-seeking student or graduated from Wittenberg are eligible to receive the Wittenberg Sibling/Legacy Recognition Scholarship. This award is an additional $1,000 per year that will be included in your financial aid package. The award will be made based on information provided on your application at the time of admission. The Wittenberg Sibling/Legacy Recognition Scholarship is considered a renewable, stackable scholarship, and a student can receive only one.

Admitted students whose parent is employed by a Wittenberg Preferred Partner are eligible to receive the Wittenberg Preferred Partner Scholarship. This award is an additional $1,000 per year that will be included in your financial aid package. The award will be made based on information provided on your application at the time of admission. The Wittenberg Preferred Partner Scholarship is considered a renewable Special Population Scholarship. Students can receive a maximum of two (2) Special Population Scholarships.

Wittenberg recognizes individual talents, experiences, and passions through a variety of Fine Arts and Special Interest Awards. These awards require a separate application.

All Special Interest and Fine Arts Awards have an annual value of $2,000 and are renewable for up to four years. The total renewable value of the Special Interest and Fine Arts Awards is $8,000. All Special Interest and Fine Arts Awards are competitive and require you to submit application materials.

The deadline to submit all scholarship applications, portfolios, and supporting materials for Special Interest or Fine Arts Awards is February 23, 2026.

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First Year Research Awards are scholarships designed to match outstanding students with Wittenberg’s award-winning faculty. Students selected for First Year Research awards will work closely with a faculty member while pursuing exciting research opportunities in the first year at Wittenberg.

The First Year Research Awards are for $2,000 ($1,000 per semester) for the student’s first year only. This is a non-renewable award. Students can only receive one First Year Research Award. First Year Research Awards can be combined with other Special Interest Awards. Eligible students will be invited to apply, and students must be eligible for the Wittenberg University Honors Program to qualify.

  • Deadline: February 23, 2026
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The Choose Ohio First Scholarship is designed to provide funding to support students in the critical fields of science, including health professions, technology, sciences, and mathematics (STEM).

Criteria and Expectations: The Choose Ohio First Scholarship is available for eligible first-time-in-college and transfer students applying for Fall 2026. Awards are selective based on demonstration of excellent academic achievement, intended interest in the pursuit of STEM fields, and demonstrated financial need. This award is intended for students who plan to declare a major in Biochemistry Molecular Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Data Science, Environmental Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Neuroscience, Nursing, Physics, and Public Health. Students must maintain a 3.0 college GPA, and declare a major in one of the eligible STEM fields by April 15, 2027, in order to renew eligibility for this award. If the student’s GPA does not meet the minimum GPA threshold at any point in the student’s college career, the student may be required to provide supplemental or remedial paperwork.

Amount: Up to $5,000 per year, renewable annually. Award amounts may vary.

Deadline: Students must apply by March 15, 2026

Guidelines: Students must provide a resume detailing their high school courses and extracurricular experiences related to science, technology, engineering and math fields. An essay (no more than 800 words) is also required, describing the student’s interest in STEM fields and future career goals.

Eligibility: First-time-in-college and transfer Ohio resident students must be accepted to Wittenberg, apply for the Choose Ohio First Scholarship by March 15, file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have demonstrated financial need, and maintain eligibility requirements to renew the award each year.

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$3,500 - The Rochester Area Scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman from the Rochester, N.Y., area. Students must apply to Wittenberg by February 23.

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Full tuition - Recipients of the Bill Martin Scholarship must reside in Washtenaw, Houghton or Keweenaw County, Michigan, and be a student in the incoming class. The deadline for this scholarship is February 23.

Learn More About The Bill Martin Scholarship

For the 2026-2027 academic year, Wittenberg will award the Martin Luther Scholar Award to Lutheran students of any Lutheran denomination who are entering Wittenberg as first-year students and who are nominated by their pastor using the online nomination form. Each scholarship provides opportunities for recipients to experience personal and spiritual growth during their time at Wittenberg. This award is in addition to the merit scholarship that students will receive based on their academic achievements.

This scholarship initiative aims to reward outstanding Lutheran students with a $20,000 academic award ($5,000 per year for four years) and to give them an exceptional opportunity to continue their education at Wittenberg, one of the 28 ELCA-related colleges and universities.

To qualify, students must receive a nomination, have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5, be an active member of a Lutheran congregation, and be accepted for admission to Wittenberg.

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Here is your opportunity to "pass on" the name of a student you believe would thrive at Wittenberg University. Those who know Wittenberg the best, make the best ambassadors for the university. It’s why we need you to refer students to us.

Who to Refer:

  • Your children, relatives, siblings, family friends, co-worker's children, the standout theatre star, athlete, academic all-star at the local high school, youth member of your church, etc.
  • Please refer students who will be graduating from high school in 2026, 2027, or 2028, or are interested in transferring to Wittenberg. The earlier you refer a student, the more engaged they become with the University.
  • The referral form should be completed prior to a prospective student submitting their application for admission. 

Once you complete the referral form below, we will take it from there to ensure that the student receives everything they need for their college search.

Thank you for assisting us in recruiting our Future Tigers. Tiger Up and make your referral(s) today!

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