Scholarship and Award Programs
for First Year Students 2009-2010
Baldwin-Wallace College provides a comprehensive program of scholarships and awards that recognize academic achievement, outstanding leadership, extracurricular involvement, and service. The student's completed B-W admission application is the only document needed in determining scholarship and award qualifications.
Scholarships/awards are based on 7th semester ranking and grade point average and standardized testing taken on or before February 2009*.
Only full-time Baldwin-Wallace College students are eligible for these acholarships and awards. Students may be eligible for need-based aid in addition to the awards listed below. Some of our most talented first year students qualify for multiple scholarships and/or awards. Scholarships are renewable up to four years, based on good academic and social standing.
*B-W is an ACT/SAT optional school. If you choose not to submit your scores, we will review your eligibility for scholarships on a case-by-case basis.
Merit-Based Scholarships:
| Name | Amount | Criteria |
| Presidential |
$13,000 |
Minimum ACT of 27/SAT (critical reading and math) of 1220 and 3.9 GPA |
| Trustees |
$10,000 |
Minimum ACT of 25/SAT (critical reading and math) of 1140 and 3.7 GPA |
| Deans |
$7,500 |
Minimum ACT of 23/SAT (critical reading and math) of 1060 and 3.4 GPA |
Special Awards:
| Name | Amount | Criteria |
| Alumni Award |
$2,000 |
Awarded to children and grandchildren of Baldwin-Wallace College graduates |
| Sibling Award |
$2,000 |
Awarded to student siblings who reside in the same household. Both students must be enrolled full-time at B-W. |
| Ministerial Award |
Up to 50% of tuition |
Awarded to dependent students (ages 17 to 23) of ordained United Methodist ministers who are full members of an annual conference. May be received in combination with other B-W awards. In such cases, the total amount of all B-W awards, including the Ministerial Award, equals no more than 75% of tuition. |
Competitive Awards:
| Name | Amount | Criteria |
| Scholars Award |
Up to $7,500 |
Awarded to admitted students who demonstrate excellent academic achievement and who have not received a merit-based scholarship as described above. |
| Heritage Award |
$1,000 - $4,000 |
Awarded to admitted under-represented, underserved students who will enrich the College's cultural diversity. Eligible students must rank in the top 25% of their high school class and have a minimum 3.4 GPA. |
| Griffiths Scholarship |
Amount varies |
Awarded to admitted Conservatory students who demonstrate outstanding musicianship and talent in the audition process. Scholarship announcements are made after March 15. Renewable up to four years, based on a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and enrollment in the Conservatory. |
| Conservatory Director's Award |
Amount varies |
Awarded to admitted Conservatory students who demonstrate outstanding musicianship and talent in the audition process. Scholarship announcements are made after March 15. Renewable up to four years, based on enrollment in the Conservatory. |
Note: Students may be eligible for other awards in conjunction with any academic scholarship. However, B-W gift assistance will not exceed full tuition.
Students must be enrolled full-time each semester in order to receive the scholarships/awards. In addition, each scholarship will be applied in two equal amounts against the college billing statements, beginning Fall semester. If a student is only enrolled for one semester during any given academic year, then only half of the scholarship/award will be credited.
For information on the following merit-based scholarships and competitive awards, please contact your admission counselor in the Office of Undergraduate Admission at (440) 826-2222 or toll free at 1-877-BW-APPLY.
