Ohio University is committed to providing access to higher education and to recognizing the scholastic achievements of our incoming students. The Gateway Award Program is our premier scholarship program for first year students and includes the full in-state tuition Gateway Excellence Scholarship. The program is designed to blend merit and need-based aid to eligible students.
The Gateway Award Program is applicable to first-year students who are new to the Athens campus of Ohio University in fall 2009. Eligibility is based on a sliding scale of academic merit, as determined by g.p.a. and either the ACT composite or SAT math and critical reading scores; and financial need, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The program is comprised of six awards:
| Award Name | Description |
| Gateway Excellence Scholarship | Four-year renewable scholarships valued at in-state tuition. To be eligible, students must earn a minimum g.p.a. of 3.0 (4.0 scale), AND either a minimum ACT composite score of 32 or a combined math and critical reading SAT score of at least 1400. |
| Gateway Scholarship | Four-year renewable scholarship based on academic merit. Award amounts vary. See the Gateway Scholarship Award Amounts table below for award values. |
| Gateway Grant | Four-year renewable grant based on a sliding scale of both academic merit and need. Award amounts vary. |
| Gateway Trustee Award | Four-year renewable discount of $4,500 applied to the non-Ohio resident surcharge. To be eligible, students must earn a minimum g.p.a. of 3.0 (4.0 scale), AND either a minimum ACT composite score of 25 or a combined math and critical reading SAT score of at least 1130. |
| Residence Hall & Dining Discount | A one-time-only $750 award for students residing and dining in the residence halls. To be eligible, students must earn a minimum g.p.a. of 3.0 (4.0 scale), AND either a minimum ACT composite score of 26 or a combined math and critical reading SAT score of at least 1170. |
| Ohio University Bobcat Grant | Awarded to students with the highest need as demonstrated by the FAFSA, without merit consideration. |
Many students may be eligible for other scholarships through the Office for Diversity. Please visit the Office for Diversity online at www.ohio.edu/diversity/ for information on our scholarships designed to promote diversity at Ohio University.
Gateway Scholarship Award Amounts
| Min G.P.A.
(4.0 scale) | ACT
Composite | SAT
(Math + Critical Reading) | Gateway Scholarship
Annual Amount |
| 3.0 | 36 | 1580 - 1600 | Full In-State Tuition |
| 3.0 | 35 | 1530 - 1570 | Full In-State Tuition |
| 3.0 | 34 | 1500 - 1520 | Full In-State Tuition |
| 3.0 | 33 | 1450 - 1490 | Full In-State Tuition |
| 3.0 | 32 | 1400 - 1440 | Full In-State Tuition |
| 3.0 | 31 | 1360 - 1390 | $4,000 |
| 3.0 | 30 | 1320 - 1350 | $2,000 |
| 3.0 | 29 | 1280 - 1310 | $1,500 |
| 3.0 | 28 | 1240 - 1270 | $1,000 |
| 3.0 | 27 | 1200 - 1230 | $ 750 |
| 3.0 | 26 | 1170 - 1190 | $ 500 |
| 3.0 | 25 | 1130 - 1160 | $ 500 |
Recipients of the Templeton Scholars are eligible to be considered for the Gateway Trustee Award only. Recipients of the Gateway Excellence Scholarship, Appalachian Scholars, Urban Scholars, King/Chavez/Parks Award, and OU Incentive Award are eligible to be considered for the Trustee Award and the Residence Hall & Dining Discount only. Recipients of the District of Columbia (D.C.) Tuition Assistance Grant, which covers non-resident fees, are not eligible for the Gateway Trustee Award discount. Students participating in the Ohio University Educational Benefits Program are eligible to be considered for the Residence Hall and Dining Discount only. Additional restrictions may apply, and the program is subject to change. Recipients of full athletic scholarships are not eligible for any portion of the Gateway Award Program. For renewal criteria, please view the Gateway Renewal page.
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