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Undergraduate Scholarships & Awards of Circumstance
Academic Scholarships
An initial academic scholarship is awarded at the time a qualified student is accepted for admission to Muskingum.
The base scholarship is determined by the high school record, curriculum and ACT/SAT scores.
Performance in the Academic Scholarship Program can possibly enhance, but not decrease, the amount of
the initial scholarship. Program dates for first -year students entering in Fall 2012 are January 28, February 4,
or February 11, 2012. Participation in the Program is required to be considered for the prestigious full-tuition
John Glenn Scholarship.
Transfer students are considered for academic scholarships based on previous college work and, in some cases,
the secondary school record. Transfer students may also apply for Science Division Scholarships and Performance
Scholarships, but are not eligible to participate in the Academic Scholarship Program.
Science Division Scholarships $1,000-$2,000 per year
and Choose Ohio First (STEM) Scholarships $2,000-$3,000 per year
are directed toward outstanding students pursuing a degree in the natural and physical sciences.
A separate application is required.
Returning Student Scholarships
$7,000 per year
Awarded to continuing students who were not awarded an academic scholarship as entering students, but who have
achieved at least a 3.4 cumulative grade-point average after a minimum of two full-time semesters' work at Muskingum.
Endowed Departmental Scholarships
Awarded to enrolled students as part of Scholarship Recognition Day held in the spring of each year. Students are
selected by faculty in academic departments for awards funded by donors to Muskingum.
Students must maintain a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.0 in order to ensure automatic renewal of all
academic scholarships.
Please read the Scholarship & Award Provisions so that you are aware of all requirements
for keeping your scholarship.
Performance Awards
 Performance awards are determined by the respective academic departments. General ranges of awards for entering students are as follows:
All awards are renewable dependent upon maintenance of a specified grade-point average and participation in departmental activities. First-time performance awards to upperclassmen are limited to $500 per award.
Muskingum Awards
Access Awards up to $5,000 per year
Special awards to selected entering students with exceptional financial need and/or to those who represent
underserved populations.
Horizon Awards up to $1,000 per year
Awarded to selected students based on involvement, achievement, and leadership in multiple areas.
Muskie Awards $4,000 to $6,500 per year in 2012-13
Automatically awarded to students who meet defined GPA and ACT/SAT standards but who do not qualify
for academic scholarships
PLUS Opportunity Award (POA) up to $2,500 per year
Awarded to selected students in the PLUS program who meet defined GPA and ACT/SAT standards who
do not
qualify for academic scholarships or Special Acknowledgement Awards.
Awards of Circumstance
Muskingum offers certain automatic Awards of Circumstance to students who meet the defined conditions for
the award. Financial need is not a consideration, but the awards are included as part of the financial aid package
for students demonstrating need.
Alumni Grants
$1,000 per year
Automatically awarded to children and grandchildren of Muskingum University alumni. Students who qualify
should complete the Alumni Grant information sheet.
Appalachian Regional Grants
$500 per year
Automatically awarded to students residing in the Appalachian Region, as defined by the Appalachian Regional
Commission. For additional information please see the Appalachian Regional Grant information page.
Clergy Grants
$1,000 per year
Awarded to children of ordained Presbyterian Church (USA) ministers who are engaged
in full-time church work.
Presbyterian Grants
$1,000 per year
Automatically awarded to communicant members of the Presbyterian Church (USA).
Students who qualify should complete the Presbyterian Grant information sheet.
Sibling Credit
Awarded when two or more dependent students from the same family are enrolled
simultaneously at Muskingum. Tuition charges are reduced by one-eighth for each
student if two are enrolled, or by one-sixth for each student
if three are enrolled.
General Motors/
EEOC Scholarships $1,000 per year
Automatically awarded to ethnic minority students and to female students who have
a
parent employed by the General Motors Corporation.
Total Award Maximums and Limits
Limitations are placed on the total amount of Muskingum-funded non-need based
assistance which a student may receive. Please read the Scholarship & Award Provisions
for more information on these limits.
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