Scholarships

Every student earns an automatic GPA Merit Scholarship! Because every institution calculates Grade Point Averages (GPA) differently, when you apply to Asbury University, your transcript and GPA will go through a recalculation process in which we translate your school’s GPA to an Asbury 4-point scale. AP, IB, and Honors classes are weighted in the recalculation.  This way, Asbury ensures that every new student gets the best possible aid.

You are then guaranteed a yearly scholarship based on your recalculated GPA. You don’t have to do anything additional, this will be added automatically to your financial aid package!

• 4.0 +* Grade Point Average – $15,000 Scholarship
• 3.70 – 3.99 Grade Point Average – $13,000 Scholarship
• 3.40 – 3.69 Grade Point Average – $12,000 Scholarship
• 3.0 – 3.39 Grade Point Average – $11,000 Scholarship
• 2.99 and below Grade Point Average – $9,000 Scholarship

* Students with a GPA of 4.0 + will be invited to Scholarship Competition held in January prior to the year the student plans to enroll. All attendees will compete for multiple scholarships at this competition. 

Students who qualify for the top merit scholarship of $15,000 are invited to participate in our annual Scholarship Competition. Students will compete for one of two John Wesley Hughes scholarships, equal to 100% of tuition, or one of thirty Henry Clay Morrison scholarships, which is a stackable additional scholarship up to $5000. National Merit Semifinalists automatically qualify for a Francis Asbury Scholarship.

John Wesley Hughes Scholarships

Two full-tuition scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis to new students who qualify for and compete in the Scholarship Competition, an invitation only competition and occurs on campus in January prior to intended enrollment. This award is renewed for up to four years or eight semesters provided the recipient maintains a cumulative GPA of 3.60 at Asbury University. No other Asbury gift aid is stackable with this scholarship.

Henry Clay Morrison Scholarships

Thirty stackable scholarship awards valued at up to $5000 will be awarded on a competitive basis to new students who qualify for and compete in the Scholarship Competition. This award is renewed for up to four years or eight semesters provided the recipient maintains a cumulative GPA of 3.50 at Asbury University. Other Asbury gift aid is stackable with this scholarship, up to 100% of annual tuition.

Scholarship Competition Scholarship

Students who attend and participate in the competition, but who do not win one of the Hughes or Morrison scholarships, will receive a  $2,000 annual scholarship to be added on top of their GPA scholarship award.

National Merit Finalists will automatically earn a Francis Asbury Scholarship, which is a stackable $5,000 annual scholarship.  These students will also be invited to Scholarship Competition.

National Merit Scholarship Info

Scholarships and other benefits are a part of the Asbury University Honors Program, which offers a rigorous and rewarding learning community for dedicated students and includes learning opportunities beyond the classroom. The intellectual and moral exploration of the Honors Program is anchored within the rich perspective of the Christian liberal arts.

Application is by invitation only and application deadline is December 1. Please note, completion of the Honors Program requires at least 6 semesters of study. For more information, contact your admissions counselor or email the Asbury Honors Program director at honors@asbury.edu.

Asbury University Honors Program Info

Alumni of Kentucky Governor’s Programs automatically qualify for Asbury’s top guaranteed academic merit scholarship amount of $15,000 (regardless of GPA) and are invited to participate in Scholarship Competition (see above). This award is given to students who graduated from a Kentucky high school and who completed the Governor’s Scholars Program, the Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs or the Governor’s School for the Arts.

Music Performance Scholarships will be awarded at the sole discretion of the Music Department to students who exhibit outstanding musical performance ability. A major or minor in music is preferred but not required in order to audition. Students must meet Asbury University admission requirements to be considered. The Music Department makes the final selections based on auditions. To maintain this scholarship, students must meet the minimum cumulative GPA required for graduation and fulfill performance requirements.

Priority Deadline: February 1 of the year the student intends to enroll.  

Learn more about the audition requirements, audition dates and music faculty. 

Asbury University Art & Design Department is proud to offer a scholarship designed to support talented Art students to achieve their highest potential in Studio Art (painting, sculpture, photography, etc.), Graphic Design, Art History, Pre-Art Therapy and Art Education.

Windgate Scholars will be selected from among applicants to receive a minimum $4,000 award. Scholarships are for new students – both freshmen and transfers – and are annually renewable. They are merit-based rather than need-based, and can be added (“stacked”) on top of other financial aid packages, not to exceed 100% of tuition.

Candidates must declare a Major in Art, Art P–12, or Pre-Art Therapy, and carry a minimum test score of 24 ACT/1110 SAT and a 3.0 GPA or higher. Candidates with higher academic qualifications and evidence of promise in art or related areas will be given priority.

Expectations

• Participate in the Art & Design Department and serve in various leadership roles during their four years, as directed by department faculty.
• Maintain a 3.3 cumulative GPA
• Maintain an Art, Art P–12 or Pre-Art Therapy major
• Maintain good standing at Asbury University

Deadline: February 1 of the year the student intends to enroll.  

Audition Required

Worship Arts Performance Scholarships will be awarded at the sole discretion of the Worship Arts Program. A major or minor in Worship Arts is preferred but not required in order to audition. Students must meet Asbury University admission requirements to be considered. The Worship Arts Program makes the final selections based on auditions. To maintain this scholarship, students must meet the minimum cumulative GPA required for graduation and fulfill performance requirements.

Request a Worship Arts Performance Scholarship audition.

Deadline: February 1 of the year the student intends to enroll.  

Asbury is committed to making Christian higher education possible for Kentucky students who desire a private, Christian college degree, regardless of their economic situation.

The Asbury Kentucky Pell Promise Tuition Guarantee offers a full tuition award for all first-time, full-time students from Kentucky who are Pell Grant and Kentucky state grant eligible, and have a 3.0 cumulative high school GPA. This award is renewable for up to three years, covering eight academic semesters in total.

Award Parameters:

The Asbury Kentucky Pell Promise Tuition Guarantee is awarded after all available federal grants, Kentucky state grants, and tuition-based institutional scholarships have been awarded, up to 100% of the cost of tuition. The Asbury Kentucky Pell Promise money will be the last dollar added to reach 100% of tuition.

Housing, food, student fees, course related fees, textbooks, and other non-tuition costs are not covered by this award or other institutional aid.

Eligible students must:

• Be a permanent resident of Kentucky.
• Be a Pell Grant recipient.
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher from a Kentucky public or private high school or home school.
• Be admitted as a first-time, full-time freshman.
• Be enrolled full-time in Asbury University’s traditional on-campus program.
• File the FAFSA each year – by April 1 – and remain Pell Grant and Kentucky state grant eligible each year of enrollment.*
• Remain in continuous full-time enrollment status.
• Maintain satisfactory academic standing.

For more information, please contact the Office of Admissions at (859) 858-5000 or admissions@asbury.edu

*Students must file the FAFSA each year of enrollment. If you lose Pell Grant or Kentucky state grant eligibility, which is determined by the FAFSA, your Asbury Kentucky Pell Promise Tuition Grant will not increase or decrease. The student will be responsible for the loss of Pell and Kentucky state aid. This award is for the Asbury traditional undergraduate program only. If you withdraw from the university, and/or enter part-time status, you are no longer eligible for the Asbury Kentucky Pell Promise Tuition Grant.

Asbury offers a $1,000 scholarship for any student who is the child of an Asbury University alum. This is a one-time award (not renewable).

Deadline: February 1 of the year the student intends to enroll.  

Asbury University Alumni Scholarship Application

The JPL Indian Springs Scholarship is available to one new, incoming student in the traditional, residential undergraduate program who is actively involved in the Indian Springs Camp Meeting. To apply for the scholarship, you must first apply for admission to the University and be admitted and then fill out the scholarship application. If you have questions about Asbury’s process to apply for admission, please contact the Admissions Office at (859) 858-5000.

Deadline: February 1 of the year the student intends to enroll.  

A $500 award is available for any high school student who graduates from the Classical Conversation curriculum.

The Austin E. Knowlton Endowed Memorial Scholarship from the Austin E. Knowlton Foundation is an endowed scholarship fund to provide financial aid for worthy students from Ohio. Preferences for the award are freshman applicants from Ohio who are in good academic standing and are pursuing a major within the definition of STEM or a related field. Secondarily, a freshman from Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky or Michigan who is in good academic standing and pursuing a STEM or related major will also be considered.

The Austin E. Knowlton Foundation was established to promote the ideals of higher education, support student success, and enable colleges and universities to create more rewarding and inspiring educational experiences.

The Knowlton Foundation is the legacy of Austin E. Knowlton, community leader, entrepreneur and philanthropist. Mr. Knowlton established the Foundation in 1981 in recognition of his business success and civic involvement. He funded it during his lifetime and, through his will, created a lasting impact that continues to support students and higher education. The Foundation’s primary mission is to promote and advance higher education in the United States through direct grants and contributions to qualified colleges and universities. Throughout his lifetime, Mr. Austin E. Knowlton, also known as “Dutch,” helped build and shape thriving communities.

Mr. Knowlton was the owner and Chairman of the Knowlton Construction Company, an organization started in Bellefontaine, Ohio in 1937. Dutch and his company were responsible for over 600 significant construction projects throughout Ohio and the Midwest, including school buildings, hospitals, libraries and post offices.

An avid sportsman, he was an original founding partner of the Cincinnati Bengals, where he served as Chairman. He also held a major ownership interest in the Cincinnati Reds for many years. He had a lifelong passion for saddle-bred horses and was a trustee of the Little Brown Jug Society for harness racing in Delaware, Ohio.

Mr. Knowlton was a 1927 graduate of Bellefontaine High School in Logan County, Ohio and The Ohio State University, class of 1931, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Engineering. As a philanthropist, Mr. Knowlton was a benefactor of the Ohio State School of Architecture, which is named in his honor.

In 1981, inspired by his success made possible by the education he received, Mr. Knowlton established his namesake Foundation to empower future generations of students and to support the institutions dedicated to educating them.

His lifelong passion for sports and horses is reflected in the work of the Foundation, from funding a football stadium at Augustana College to a grant that supported the development of a state-of-the-art equine center to facilitate hands-on learning at Otterbein University. Learn more about additional projects and programs funded by the Foundation under The Work of The Foundation.

Today, through the Foundation, Mr. Knowlton’s beneficial impact on communities throughout the Midwest continues, by helping to prepare future generations of leaders.