Ashland University offers a broad range of scholarships to recognize achievement in various areas. AU scholarships are available to full-time, undergraduate students paying the comprehensive tuition rate and seeking their first bachelor’s degree. AU scholarships are only available during the fall and spring semesters and are limited to standard direct costs paid to the university. Students may qualify for federal or state grants during summer sessions.
Academic Scholarships
Ashland University is pleased to offer generous academic scholarships to first-year and transfer students who qualify. Academic scholarships are determined by reviewing a student's prior academic performance from their high school or prior college transcripts. Academic scores can be updated through August 1 (December 1 for Spring semester). Students accepted after August 1 will have their eligibility based on their academic scores at the time of admission.
2025-26 Academic Scholarships
2024-25 Academic Scholarships
Test Achievement Scholarship
The Test Achievement Scholarship is awarded to first-year, full-time students charged the AU comprehensive rate of tuition. We also accept SAT and CLT scores for scholarship consideration. Use the SAT Score Conversion or CLT Score Conversion to see if your SAT/CLT score qualifies you for the Test Achievement Scholarship!
ACT Score | Amount | Renewal GPA |
---|---|---|
25 – 29 | $1,000 | 2.00 |
30+ | $2,000 | 2.00 |
Undergraduate Scholarships
Empower an Eagle Referral Scholarship
Before applying to AU, undergraduate students referred to AU who apply for admission will receive a $500 scholarship. The referral must be mentioned during the admissions application process. Students must be enrolled full-time and pay AU’s comprehensive tuition rate to be eligible. This scholarship is renewable for four years.
Talon Track Scholarship
First-time freshmen who are graduates of a Talon Track partner high school (currently Ashland or Mapleton High Schools) may be awarded a scholarship as follows:
- $1,000 towards tuition only
- $1,000 towards on-campus housing only
Students must be enrolled at AU full-time and charged the comprehensive tuition rate. The Talon Track scholarship is "stacked" on top of other awarded AU academic scholarships not to surpass total charged tuition and renewed annually if the student maintains a minimum 3.0 AU cumulative GPA.
Scholarships for Graduate Students
AU Alumni Scholarship
Ashland University is your destination for lifelong learning. If you have already earned a bachelor's or graduate degree from AU, you'll receive a tuition discount to continue your education in one of our graduate or certificate programs:
- Part-time students receive a 10% discount.
- Full-time students receive a 15% discount.
That makes 2025 a great time to start your next degree!
Dean's Scholarship: NEW GRADUATE STUDENT
This scholarship is available to new students pursuing a graduate degree from Ashland University’s Dauch College of Business & Economics. Students can receive $2,500 per academic year for two years. Only available to domestic students.
Dean’s Scholarship: EMERGING GRADUATE LEADER
This scholarship is available to new students pursuing a graduate degree from Ashland University’s Dauch College of Business & Economics. Students can receive $2,000 per academic year for two years. Only available to domestic students.
Empower an Eagle Referral Scholarship
Before applying to AU, graduate students referred to AU who apply for admission will receive a $500 scholarship. The referral must be mentioned during the admissions application process. Students must be enrolled full-time to be eligible. This scholarship is renewable for four years.