Oglethorpe University, GA
School Type
Private
Acceptance Rate
78%
Tuition
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Eligibility For Public Schools
N/A
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#173-#229 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Scholarships
Civic Engagement Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
18-24
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 510-600
SAT Writing: 500-600 SAT Critical Reading: 530-630
Description
The Civic Engagement Scholarship is a four-year, full-tuition award that recognizes high school seniors who have demonstrated a deep commitment to service and leadership in their communities as well as the promise of continued exemplary service at Oglethorpe and in Atlanta. Candidates must be invited to and participate in the Civic Engagement competition at Scholarship Weekend. In conjunction with Oglethorpe?s Center for Civic Engagement, these scholars are at the forefront of leadership and service initiatives both on and off campus, and they seek to understand the connections between their academic pursuits and the forces and resources in society around them. In addition to the full-tuition award, Civic Engagement Scholars enrolling Fall 2009 or after complete a 60-hour-per-semester volunteer placement arranged through the Center for Civic Engagement and a stipend for an internship at a nonprofit organization of the student?s choice; as well as an invitation to enroll in an explorato
Hope Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 510-600
SAT Writing: 500-600 SAT Critical Reading: 530-630
Description
The state of Georgia allocates HOPE Scholarship funds to eligible students attending private universities such as Oglethorpe. This scholarship is available to qualified Georgia residents who have graduated from an eligible high school in Georgia (1996 or later) with at least a 3.0 GPA in the state specified curriculum. Georgia residents who do not qualify under these guidelines may be eligible for HOPE after successful completion of at least 30 semester hours of college work with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Home-schooled students may receive HOPE funds retroactively for their freshman year if they attain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA after 30 hours at Oglethorpe.
James Edward Oglethorpe Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full tuition plus
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 510-600
SAT Writing: 500-600 SAT Critical Reading: 530-630
Description
The James Edward Oglethorpe (JEO) Scholarship is a four-year, full-tuition award that recognizes high school seniors with an outstanding record of academic achievement and great potential to contribute to the community life of Oglethorpe University. Candidates must be invited to and attend the JEO competition at Scholarship Weekend. In addition to the full-tuition award, JEO Scholars receive a stipend in support of a summer study abroad course, as well as an invitation to enroll in an exploratory Honors seminar during the first semester and eligibility for a research stipend for a senior Honors thesis. Up to five JEO scholarships are awarded annually.
Oglethorpe Scholars Award
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 510-600
SAT Writing: 500-600 SAT Critical Reading: 530-630
Description
For recipients of an Oglethorpe Scholars Award, Oglethorpe offers the OU Match for Georgia HOPE, an institutional match to the amount of the HOPE grant awarded by the state of Georgia. If you are determined to be HOPE-eligible, this match will be automatic. The match amount will be the same as the current year?s HOPE amount, whether you qualify as HOPE or Zell Miller.
Oglethorpe Scholars Awards
Type
Competitive
Amount
$13,000-$20,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 510-600
SAT Writing: 500-600 SAT Critical Reading: 530-630
Description
Oglethorpe Scholars Awards are scholarships for traditional undergraduate candidates ranges in value from $13,000 per year to $20,000 per year and includes the Lanier, University, Oxford, Presidential, and Presidential with Recognition Scholarships. These awards are based on the application for admission and are available to entering students with demonstrated academic achievement. Runners-up at the annual Scholarship Weekend will receive Oglethorpe Scholars Awards.
Out-of-state Hope Equivalents
Type
Competitive
Amount
$3,500
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 510-600
SAT Writing: 500-600 SAT Critical Reading: 530-630
Description
If you have been awarded an Oglethorpe Scholars Award and are a resident of Florida, Louisiana, Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Mississippi and graduate with a 3.0 GPA or higher, we will recognize you with an Out-of-state HOPE Equivalent grant of $3,500 per year. This award is in addition to other OU scholarships and is renewable for up to four years, provided that you maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher while at Oglethorpe. These awards are merit-based grants directly from Oglethorpe.
Zell Miller Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3.7
Required SAT
1200
Required Act
26
Mid 50 ACT
22-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 510-600
SAT Writing: 500-600 SAT Critical Reading: 530-630
Description
The state of Georgia also allocates Zell Miller Scholarship funds to students attending private universities. These scholarships are available to qualified Georgia residents who have graduated from an eligible high school with a minimum 3.7 GPA combined with a minimum score of 1200 on the math and reading portions of the SAT test or a minimum composite score of 26 on the ACT test in a single national test administration. Georgia residents who do not qualify under these guidelines may instead be considered for the HOPE Scholarship. An eligible Georgia resident may receive either the Zell Miller Scholarship or the HOPE Scholarship. Zell Miller Scholarship recipients must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.3 across all attempted undergraduate coursework to renew their awards.
Ou Choral And Instrumental Music Scholarships
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 510-600
SAT Writing: 500-600 SAT Critical Reading: 530-630
Description
The OU Choral and Instrumental Music Scholarships vary in amount and recognize incoming students pursuing any degree offered at Oglethorpe who demonstrate exceptional achievement in choral singing or instrumental music. Candidates must be nominated by the conductor of their ensemble with a letter of recommendation and the completed application.
Ou Theatre Scholarship
Type
Talent
Amount
Full tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 510-600
SAT Writing: 500-600 SAT Critical Reading: 530-630
Description
The OU Theatre Scholarship is a four-year, full-tuition award that recognizes high school seniors who demonstrate a commitment to performing and understanding theatre. Candidates must be invited to and participate in the OU Theatre competition at Scholarship Weekend. Through their application materials, nominees will have indicated promise in the field of theatre and performance as well as the critical ability to tie these pursuits to disciplines such as literature and history. In addition to the full-tuition award, OU Theatre Scholars receive an internship with our professional theatre partner company during the recipient?s junior year at Oglethorpe, as well as an invitation to enroll in an exploratory Honors seminar during the first semester and eligibility for a research stipend for a senior Honors thesis. Continued dedication to theatre at Oglethorpe is expected, including a major or double-major in theatre. Candidates will also receive a study abroad stipend for a summer course as
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