Scholarships & Awards 2018 - 2019
Office of Financial Aid
Defiance College rewards deserving entering students through a dynamic scholarship
program designed to recognize academic achievement. Scholarships are offered to eligible
students the first year and are renewed each year according to established renewal
requirements. Final scholarships are coordinated with other federal, state, and Defiance
College sponsored awards and may be influenced by the student's on-campus or commuter
status.
The Defiance College Scholarship is awarded to eligible first-year students in an amount between $11,000 and $16,000 upon acceptance to the College.
Apply online now for Fall Semester 2018!
PLEASE NOTE: Some awards may be combined. Contact the Financial Aid Office at 419-783-2364
or financialaid@defiance.edu for further details. For full-time undergraduate students beginning their Defiance
College education in Fall 2018 or Spring 2019. Renewal based upon academic performance
at Defiance College.
Need-based financial aid is separate from merit aid.
Dean's Scholarship, $16,000
- High school GPA of 3.5/4.0 scale and
- ACT composite of 27 or new SAT combined score of 1280
- Scholarship awarded upon acceptance
Pilgrim Scholarship, $15,000
- High school GPA of 3.2/4.0 scale and
- ACT composite of 24 or new SAT combined score of 1160
- Scholarship awarded upon acceptance
Trustee Scholarship, $14,000
- High school GPA of 2.8/4.0 scale and
- ACT composite of 21 or new SAT combined score of 1060
- Scholarship awarded upon acceptance
Achievement Scholarship, $11,000
- High school GPA of 2.5 and
- ACT composite of 18 or new SAT combined score of 940
- Scholarship awarded upon acceptance
Please note: ACT and SAT writing assessments are not included in the test score criteria for the above awards.
Service Leadership Award, $1,500
New students with a demonstrated record of service in their communities are eligible.
The Service Leadership program offers Defiance College students unique and meaningful
programs to develop leadership skills that will strengthen their individual career
interests and can include travel opportunities.
More Information | Award Application
- Service Leadership applications are due March 1.
- Any applications after this date will be placed on a waiting list.
eSport Scholarship, $1,000
No application required. Awarded annually to new students planning to participate
in the eSport program. Each year, up to 10 incoming students with an interest in
eSports are awarded this scholarship to continue their commitment to eSports. New
students must meet the following criteria:
- Full-time student
- Accepted to Defiance College
New students do not qualify for the scholarship if already planning to participate
in NCAA Division III sport at Defiance College. Please contact Athletic Director
Jodie Holava (jholava@defiance.edu) for more information.
Award Application
Alumni Legacy Award, $500
Awarded annually to dependents of DC alumni demonstrating financial need. If your
parent attended or graduated from Defiance College, please contact the Financial Aid
office at 419-783-2364 or financialaid@defiance.edu.
Award Application
United Church of Christ (UCC) Award, $500
Awarded annually to active members of a UCC Church and demonstrating financial need.
Verification from a Church official may be required.
Award Application
Transfer Award, $7,500 - $10,000
Awarded to accepted full-time transfer students based on academic performance at all
previously-attended colleges/universities.
Richard W. Stroede Scholarship, $2,000
Available for incoming full-time students interested in participating in Music Programs
at Defiance College. Scholarship recipients are selected through on-site auditions
prior to the student’s first fall enrollment. Winners must enroll for a minimum of
one credit hour per semester in student music ensembles, and maintain a 2.0 grade
point average.
Recipient must also take one credit hour of an applied lesson per semester. $2,000
annually (half per semester).
More Information | Audition Request
Music Talent Award, $1,000
Available for incoming full-time students interested in participating in Music Programs
at Defiance College. Scholarship recipients are selected through on-site auditions
prior to the student’s first fall enrollment. Winners must enroll for a minimum of
one credit hour per semester in student music ensembles, and maintain a 2.0 grade
point average. Audition deadline March 1st.
$1,000 annually (half per semester).
More Information | Audition Request
