All special interest awards have an annual value of $2,000 and are renewable for up to four years. The total renewable value of the special interest scholarships is $8,000. All special interest awards are competitive, and require you to submit application materials. All applications and supporting materials must be submitted by December 10, 2019, for full consideration.
Broadwell Chinn Award for Multicultural Leadership
- Application deadline: December 15
This award recognizes exceptional and talented students who have been traditionally underrepresented or marginalized on college campuses, and who are culturally, ethnically and racially diverse. For consideration, students must have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0.
Chemistry
- Application deadline: December 15
This award recognizes students who demonstrate an interest in studying chemistry.
Community Engagement
- Application deadline: December 15
This competitive award recognizes students who demonstrate a sustained commitment to community service, and exhibit critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Entrepreneurship
- Application Deadline: December 15
This award recognized students who are interested in the study and practice of entrepreneurship, regardless of major or minor.
Environmental Science
- Application Deadline: December 15
This award recognizes students who are passionate about the environment. A major or minor in environmental science is required.
Leadership
- Application deadline: December 15
This competitive award recognizes students who have had superior leadership experience and are interested in applying and furthering their leadership skills in college.
- Students must be admitted to Wittenberg University prior to the Special Interest Award deadline.
- Special Interest Awards and Fine Arts Scholarships require separate applications.
- In addition to a Wittenberg Merit Scholarship, students may receive either one Special Interest Award or one Fine Arts Scholarship.
- All scholarships and awards are renewable for up to four years (or eight semesters) providing the student remains in good academic standing and meets any specified award-specific renewal criteria.