Financial Assistance at The College

The College has a program of scholarships and grants. This is gift aid that does not have to be repaid. Institutional aid is awarded in a nondiscriminatory fashion, for recognition in academics and activity participation. The criteria for receiving an award are each student’s prior academic performance or an audition or tryout for the director/coach of a campus activity. Financial need may be considered for a grant from the University. Scholarships are renewable each academic year provided the recipient maintains the appropriate grade point average (GPA) for their scholarship and/or continues participation in their activity. In addition, The College offers the following awards for certain relationships vital to Ottawa University:

American Baptist Church Award

Recipient must be members of an American Baptist Church (ABC), verified in writing by the pastor or a church official. Additional funds may be available for students who are members of ABC churches in the Central or Rocky Mountain regions.

Alumni Award

Recipients are students who are children or grandchildren of Ottawa University graduates.

Faith-based High School Award

Recipients must have graduated from a private faith-based high school.

Franklin County Award

Recipients must have graduated from a Franklin County, Kansas, high school. The students must reside on-campus.

Contiguous County Award

Recipients must have graduated from a high school in county contiguous to Franklin County, Kansas. A list of counties is available from the Office of Admission.

Sibling Award

Recipient must have at least one sibling currently enrolled at Ottawa University.