Scholarships & Awards
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.
Merit scholarships are awarded to eligible first-year students in an amount between $10,000 and $18,000 upon acceptance to the College.
Full-tuition scholarships are available through a competitive Scholarship Day program.
Apply online now for Fall 2019!
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, $18,000
- 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, $16,000
- 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, $15,000
- 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, $10,000
- 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.
- Service Leadership applications are due March 1.
- Any applications after this date will be placed on a waiting list.
More Information | Award Application
eSports Scholarship, $1,500
No application required. Awarded annually to new students planning to participate in the eSports 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 a NCAA Division III sport at Defiance College. Please contact Corey Parks at cparks@defiance.edu with any questions.
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Discover Defiance Grant, $1,000
Offered to first-year, first-time students who visit between March 1 and May 1, 2019.
More Information
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, $10,000 - $15,000
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 Scholarship, $1,500
Available for incoming full-time students interested in participating in a music ensemble every semester at Defiance College. Scholarship recipients are selected through an application (in development) 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. $1,000 annually (half per semester).
More Information | Audition Request
Marching Arts Scholarship, $1,500
Available for incoming full-time students interested in participating as a marching band musician, majorette, or member of the color guard. Scholarship recipients are selected through an online application (in development) prior to 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. $1,500 annually (half per semester).
