Scholarships for International Students
Academic Scholarships for Freshmen
Academic scholarships and grants are awarded to students based on their academic achievement. The awards are not based on financial need and are renewable provided the student maintains the appropriate OBU GPA.
| Scholarship | Four-Year Award | Annual Award | Renewal GPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Grant | $40,000 | $10,000 | 2.0 |
| President's Academic | $44,000 | $11,000 | 2.0 |
| Trustee's Academic | $48,000 | $12,000 | 2.0 |
| Founder's Academic | $60,000 | $15,000 | 2.0 |
Full-Tuition Academic Scholarships
University Scholar
Six awards are made to incoming full-time freshmen. Students must have at least a 29 ACT, 1330 SAT or 97 CLT with a 3.5 high school GPA to apply.
Deans Transfer Academic Scholarships
| GPA | Academic Award | GPA required for renewal |
|---|---|---|
| 2.49 & Below | $8,000 Transfer Academic | 2.00 |
| 2.50-2.99 | $10,000 Transfer Academic | 2.00 |
| 3.00-3.59 | $11,000 Transfer Academic | 2.00 |
| 3.60 & Above | $12,000 Transfer Academic | 2.00 |
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships: $1,000 per year
The PTK Scholarships are for transfer students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa. (3.0 GPA required for renewal)
Scholarships listed are applicable for traditional undergraduate students entering OBU for the first time during the 2025-2026 academic year. Students must enroll full-time to qualify. Some scholarships may not be applicable for student athletes, full-tuition scholarship recipients, or students currently receiving the employee education benefit. Fully online students are not eligible.