Wittenberg University provides almost $25 million annually in grants and scholarships to students. We are able to provide this level of assistance because of the generous contributions made by our friends and alumni.

Listed below are many of the scholarships funded by those contributions.

Finding money for college can seem to be a daunting task, but knowing where to begin is often the most difficult part.  REMEMBER: Scholarships are as unique as the students to whom they are awarded, so go for as many exclusive, local, and specialized opportunities as you can.  Opportunities with broad, inclusive eligibility requirements will attract many applicants and may lower your chances of receiving a scholarship, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t still apply – many students will apply for them, but someone has to win them!

Where to look locally:

When you apply for federal student aid, the information you report is used in a formula, established by the U.S. Congress, that calculates your Expected Family Contribution (EFC), an amount you and your family are expected to contribute toward your education. If your EFC is below a certain amount, you may be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant. There isn't a maximum EFC that defines eligibility for the other financial aid programs.

The U.S. Department of Education has the following major student financial aid (SFA) programs: