Miami University Scholarship

Miami University's faculty
are committed to maintaining high standards of academic excellence. Part of the commitment is carried out through the Miami University Scholarship program, which is supported by contributions from the alumni, staff, parents, and friends of the University. Miami has a limited number of special scholarships which are automatically awarded to students who meet the award criteria. For the remainder of our general scholarships, the Office of Student Financial Assistance uses two different processes to award scholarships to incoming freshmen and to continuing Miami Students. In addition to the scholarships awarded by the Office of Student Financial Assistance, many academic departmentsScholar Leader Program. Also, as a Division I, institution Miami offers athletic scholarships to students who participate in intercollegiate athletics. For information on National Scholarships and
Fellowships, please visit the Honors and Scholars Programs website.

Special Recognition Scholarships
The Harrison Scholarship is Miami’s premier scholarship program. It provides four-year renewable awards for tuition, fees, on-campus room and board. Harrison Scholars for the 2009-10 academic year achieved an average 34 ACT or 1530 SAT (CR&M) scores, and ranked in the top 1% of their class (if a class rank is available), and had rigorous high school curriculums and strong records of extracurricular involvement. Harrison applications are reviewed for much more than these indicators alone. To be considered for admission into the Harrison Scholars Program, students must submit the Honors Application in addition to the regular admission application to the Office of Admission. Harrison Scholars applications must be submitted by November 3. For more information about the Harrison Scholarship, visit the Harrison Scholarship website. This scholarship is renewable with a 3.5 cumulative grade point average.

University Honors Students
Students who are offered admission into the Honors program will be given priority in the awarding of Miami's donor scholarships. Miami also offers special recognition scholarships to the following students:

National Merit Finalists
– The National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955. High school students enter the National Merit Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. National Merit Finalists, (who are not receiving a National Merit $2,500 Scholarship or Corporate-sponsored Merit Scholarship), who list Miami as their first choice school, are eligible to receive a renewable college-sponsored scholarship. Miami University offers college-sponsored scholarships ranging from $750 to $2,000 depending on financial need. More information about the National Merit Program can be found at www.nationalmerit.org.

National Achievement Scholar
– The National Achievement Scholarship Program is an academic competition that provides recognition to outstanding African American high school students. High school students enter the National Achievement Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Miami University will guarantee National Achievement finalists who enroll at Miami $10,000 in scholarship and/or grant funds (students must submit documentation of finalist standing); semi-finalists will be guaranteed $5,000. This guarantee will be renewable with a 2.5 cumulative grade point average.

National Hispanic Recognition
– The National Hispanic Recognition is an academic competition that provides national recognition of the exceptional achievements of Hispanic high school students. Students enter the National Hispanic Recognition Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Miami University will guarantee National Hispanic finalists who enroll at Miami $10,000 in scholarship and/or grant funds. This guarantee will be renewable with a 2.5 cumulative grade point average. Scholarships for Incoming

Freshmen
All students who apply for admission by February 1 and are admitted to Miami University are considered for the many general scholarships we award to incoming freshmen; no separate application is required. Most scholarship recipients have scored 30 or better on the ACT (1320 on the SAT I - CR & M) and rank in the top 10% of their graduating class. Overall in 2009-2010, 53% of admitted first-year students were offered an academic scholarship or University grant. Scholarships range from $500 up to full tuition, fees, room and board. Many are multiple-year scholarships that may be renewed with a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. While all scholarships are based on academic merit, some scholarships also have financial need as a requirement. For these scholarships, your financial need may influence both your ability to receive a scholarship and the amount of the award. We determine whether or not a student has financial need based on the results of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To be considered for all need-based scholarships, students must complete the FAFSA
Miami Grant
– Ohio residents who complete the FAFSA by the February 15 priority date and who show financial need will receive the Miami Grant. See Grants.
Miami Access Initiative
– The Miami Access Initiative is a need-based scholarship program for Ohio residents designed to help make Miami University accessible to all academically qualified students regardless of income. To learn more click here.
Multicultural Leadership Program
– Miami University will award a $5,000 scholarship to each admitted Oxford campus student who was a participant of Miami's Multicultural Leadership Program Summer Leadership Institute (MLPSLI). This scholarship will be renewable provided the student maintains a cumulative grade point average of 2.5. To learn more about MLPSLI click here.

Ohio Merit Scholarship
– Beginning 2009-2010, Ohio residents admitted as new first-year Oxford campus students who scored a 29 ACT/1290 SAT (Critical Reading + Math)
AND have either a top 10% class rank, or where specific individual rank or school decile is not provided, a 3.85 GPA on a 4.0 scale, will be considered for Miami's new Ohio Merit Scholarships. Award determinations will be based on the official academic and testing information received by Miami University as of March 1. Students will receive a scholarship or a combination of scholarships that range from $1500 - $3000. These are renewable scholarships with a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.

Non-Ohio Resident Merit Award
– Out-of-State residents admitted as new first-year Oxford campus students with at least a 29 on the ACT (or its SAT equivalent of 1290 on the Critical Reading + Math)
AND have either a top 10% class rank, or where specific individual rank or school decile is not provided, a 3.85 GPA on a 4.0 scale, will be considered for Miami's Non-Resident Merit Awards. Students will receive an award or a combination of awards that range from $3000 - $7000. These awards are renewable with varying cumulative grade point average requirements. Award determinations will be based on the official academic and testing information received by Miami University as of March 1.

Choose Ohio First Teaching Scholarship
– The Miami Choose Ohio First Undergraduate Scholarships will provide up to $3,000 a year in renewable scholarships for 2009 graduating high school seniors interested in becoming: a teacher of mathematics or science in grades 7-12 a teacher of mathematics and science in grades 4-9 To learn more click here.

Miami University offers additional scholarships to students receiving the following outside scholarships/grants:

American High School Math Contest
– Miami University will award a $1,000 scholarship to one admitted Ohio student accepted to Miami as either a Math or Math & Statistics major who scored the highest on the American High School Math Competition test. This scholarship will be renewable provided the student remains enrolled as either a Math or a Math & Statistics major with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0. More scholarship information available at www.unl.edu/amc.

Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation
– Miami University will award $2,000 to each admitted recipient of a Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation Scholarship, who enrolls at the Oxford campus and has significant financial need. This scholarship will be renewable provided the student maintains a cumulative grade point average of 2.5. More scholarship information available at www.cincinnatischolarshipfoundation.org. Cleveland Scholarship Programs
– Miami University will award $2,000 to each admitted recipient of a Cleveland Scholarship Program Scholarship who enrolls at the Oxford campus. This scholarship will be renewable provided the student maintains a cumulative grade point average of 2.5. More scholarship information available at www.cspohio.org.

Dayton Montgomery County Scholarship Foundation
– Miami University will award a $500 scholarship for each admitted recipient of a Dayton Montgomery County Scholarship Foundation. This scholarship is for one year only (because students must reapply each year with the Dayton Montgomery County Scholarship Foundation). More scholarship information available at www.dmcsp.org.

D.C. Tuition Assistance Grant
– Miami University will award a $5,000 scholarship to each admitted recipient of a D.C. Tuition Assistance Grant. This scholarship will be renewable provided the student maintains a cumulative grade point average of 2.5. More scholarship information available at http://seo.dc.gov/seo.

First Tee Scholarship
– Miami University will award a $10,000 scholarship to two (2) admitted First Tee Scholars who choose to enroll at Miami. This scholarship will be renewable provided the student maintains a cumulative grade point average of 2.5. More scholarship information available at The First Tee Scholars Program.

Mosaic Youth Group
– Miami University will award a $3,000 scholarship to each admitted student who is a member of the Mosaic Youth Group of Detroit who also file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This scholarship is renewable provided the student maintains a cumulative grade point average of 2.5. More scholarship information available at www.mosaicdetroit.org.

Washington Metropolitan Scholars
-Miami University will award a $5,000 scholarship to each admitted Washington Metropolitan Scholar who enrolls at the Oxford campus. This scholarship will be renewable provided the student maintains a cumulative grade point average of 2.5. More scholarship information available at www.wmscholars.org.

Venture Scholars Program
– Miami University will award a $5,000 scholarship to each admitted Venture Scholar student who enrolls at the Oxford campus. This scholarship will be renewable provided the student maintains a cumulative grade point average of 2.5. More scholarship information available at www.venturescholar.org.

Scholarships for Transfer Students
New domestic transfer students admitted either fall or spring semester will be considered for merit and need-based scholarship opportunities. Eligibility is determined at the time of admission. A student must have submitted a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for need-based scholarships. Students not meeting the transfer application deadline and international students will be considered for on a case-by-case basis. Students enrolled less than full time, attending the regional campuses, or who have a previous Bachelor's degree are not eligible.

For 2009-2010 academic year,

Miami University offers the following Transfer Scholarships:

Transfer Recognition Awards – $1,000 - $2,000 renewable scholarship available to in-state and out-of-state transfer students who have a minimum GPA of 3.40 on 12 or more hours of college level work.

Phi Theta Kappa International Society of the Two Year College
– $2,500 - $5,000 renewable scholarship for transfer students who have a Phi Theta Kappa membership. Student must provide documentation of membership (designation on the student's admission transcript or submit copy of membership card).
Pathways Scholarship
– $3,000 renewable scholarship available to students transferring directly from an accredited Ohio community college. Student must have attended the community college for two years or earned 24 semester or 36 quarter hours and have a 3.40 GPA.
Merit/Need-based Scholarship
– $2,000 - $4,000 renewable scholarship available for transfer students who have demonstrated academic merit and significant need. To determine need eligibility, a student must have submitted a FAFSA. Students must also have a 3.5 GPA based on 12 credit hours from an accredited school.
Ohio College Opportunity Grant Supplement
– Ohio transfer students receiving the Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG) who filed their FAFSA by Miami's priority deadline will be eligible for a Miami College Opportunity Grant Supplement, amounts will be subject to available funding.
Scholarships for Current Miami Students
To be considered for the Returning Student Scholarships, students need to complete a Returning Student Scholarship Application. Based on this application, the Office of Student Financial Assistance will award scholarships from the university's endowment to returning undergraduate students. Most of these scholarships require students to meet other specific criteria, such as: academic major, hometown, year in school, high school attended, etc. New transfer students, graduate students, those working on a second bachelor's degree and transient students are not eligible for these scholarships. While there is no minimum grade point average required; most of the scholarships are awarded to students who have cumulative grade point averages of at least 3.8 due to the limited number of scholarship awards. If students wish to be considered for need-based scholarships, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be filed by March 15. The application is available from our web page beginning in November, and the completed application is due back in the office by March 15. For the 2008-09 year, the average award per student was $1,000.
Scholarships Awarded by Academic Departments
Many of the academic departments at Miami have scholarships which they award to both incoming freshmen and to current Miami students. If you wish to be considered for a scholarship from the department in your major field of study, you should contact the chair of the academic department. Incoming freshmen should also make sure that they have declared their intended major with the Office of Admission by early February.
Study Abroad Airfare Grant
Eligible students with financial need may receive a university grant up to $600 for their study abroad airline ticket and could receive the remainder of their ticket price in an interest free university loan. Students must attend full time during either the fall or spring semester in a study abroad program. For more information and the requirements for this grant, see Financial Aid for Study Abroad.
Scholar Leader Scholarships
All upperclass students with a 3.0 cumulative GPA who are interested in exploring leadership issues and who are willing to significantly contribute to a residentially-based living-learning community are encouraged to apply for this program. The Scholar Leader program has a separate application (the deadline is Dec. 12, 2008 for the 2009-2010 academic year). For more information regarding this program and to obtain an application, contact the Office of Student Affairs, 110 Warfield Hall, 529-3435 or visit www.muohio.edu/wilks.
Athletic Scholarships
Miami offers athletic scholarships in the following men’s sports: baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, ice hockey, swimming & diving, and track & field. Miami also offers athletic scholarships in the following women’s sports: basketball, cross country, field hockey, soccer, softball, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field, and volleyball. Students interested in being a member of one of Miami’s 17 intercollegiate sport teams should contact the team coach for more information.
Teacher Education Access at Miami (TEAM) Scholarships
The TEAM Scholarship through the School of Education and Allied Profession helps Ohio's teachers and administrators reduce the cost of professional/graduate course work. This scholarship provides a 50% reduction to a student's instructional, general, technology and metro fees. To be eligible for this scholarship, the student must be an educator who is a full-time teacher or administrator in an Ohio school, holds a professional license or certificate issued by the State of Ohio, is a resident of Ohio, and the degree or course being taken is part of the educator's approved professional development plan. Applications and additional information can be obtained at www.muohio.edu/eap/team_scholarship. Miami's TEAM Scholarship can be combined with the Choose Ohio First Scholarship to make your graduate education even more affordable.
Selection and Notification
The Office of Student Financial Assistance awards scholarships to incoming freshmen based on their high school academic record and their ACT/SAT test scores received by Miami University as of March 1. Students are notified of their scholarship awards in late-March. The Office of Student Financial Assistance awards scholarships to continuing Miami students based on the results of the Returning Student Scholarship Competition. Scholarship applications are given two scores: a quantitative score based on the cumulative grade point average (GPA); a qualitative score based on the completed essays and list of activities. Students will be notified prior to July 1 of whether or not they have been awarded a scholarship. award scholarships to students enrolled in their major fields, and the Office of Student Affairs awards scholarships through the between January 1 and February 15.