Asbury scholarships are a mark of our investment in your potential, because we know you have God-given gifts that can enrich your community and your world.
All scholarships and grants on this page are in effect for students entering Asbury University in the 2025-26 academic year.
Asbury University is committed to offering the support and resources students need in order to be successful. That begins with scholarships and financial aid. We know that paying for college may seem like a daunting task for you and your family, but we’ve taken steps toward making Asbury an affordable reality for you.
All scholarships that require a separate application have a deadline of February 1 (unless otherwise indicated) of the year you plan to enroll at Asbury, and will be awarded by early March.
Attend a personalized or official visit by May 1 of your senior year to qualify. Learn more about the Visit 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 — and that’s before you even apply for financial aid!
Financial Aid Office
financial.aid@asbury.edu
(859) 858-5195
Students who qualify for the guaranteed starting scholarship of $15,000 are invited to participate in the annual Scholarship Competition, where they will compete for one of two John Wesley Hughes scholarships, equal to 100% of tuition, or one of twenty Henry Clay Morrison scholarships, equal to 60% of tuition. National Merit Semifinalists automatically qualify for a Francis Asbury Scholarship, worth 60% of tuition.
Two full-tuition scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis to new students who qualify for and compete in the Scholarship Competition, which is by invitation only and occurs on campus in early spring 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.
Twenty 60% tuition scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis to new students who qualify for and compete in the Scholarship Competition, which is by invitation only and occurs on campus in early spring prior to intended enrollment. This award is renewed for up to four years or eight semesters provided the recipient maintains a cumulative GPA of 3.50 at Asbury University. Other Asbury gift aid is stackable with this scholarship, up to 100% of annual tuition.
Students who attend and participate in the competition, but who do not win one of the Hughes or Morrison scholarships, will receive a $1,000 scholarship to be added on top of your GPA scholarship award.
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.
August 11 – 20, 2025
Asbury University’s Summer Bridge Program is an opportunity for incoming first-year students from the Appalachian Region to acclimate to campus and college life ahead of time. Taking place August 11th-August 20th, students will take three one-credit college courses, be paired with an academic coach for their first year, participate in fun community building activities, learn about job and dinner etiquette, attend a shopping trip with cash for $350, and more. Students who apply and are accepted to this program will receive a scholarship of $1,200 in the Fall 2025 semester.
Applications will be due on June 30th, and there is a $100 fee associated with the application and acceptance into the program.
Application Required
This scholarship for new students is designed to support Christian men and women interested in advancing the cause of Christ in the fields of Accounting, Business Management, Finance, Marketing and Sports Management.
The $10,000 Dayton Scholarship will be awarded to 1-2 student(s) per year and can be renewed annually. In addition to the scholarship, the Dayton Scholars are invited to participate in networking, mentoring and extracurricular opportunities unique to the Dayton Scholar Cohort.
This scholarship is competitive and non-need based. Students must be accepted by the University, declare a major in the Dayton School of Business and carry a 3.0 GPA or higher. Candidates with higher academic qualifications and evidence of involvement in business or leadership related areas will be given priority.
For more information contact the Admissions Office at (859) 858-5142 or admissions@asbury.edu.
Deadline: February 1 of the year the student intends to enroll.
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.
Deadline: February 1 of the year the student intends to enroll. Applications for fall 2025 are now closed.
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.
Are you interested in a career in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM)? The Walt & Rowena Shaw Science & Mathematics Scholarship awards three individual scholarships of $5,000 per year for four years ($20,000 total) to students majoring in a STEM field such as biology, chemistry, mathematics, or computational science in our traditional undergraduate program. These scholarships are made possible by a generous gift from Drs. Walt and Rowena Shaw.
This scholarship is competitive and non-need based. Students must be accepted by the University, declare a major in biology, chemistry, computational mathematics, or computational science, and carry a 4.0 weighted GPA or higher. Candidates with higher academic qualifications and evidence of involvement in mathematics and/or science-related areas will be given priority.
Applications for fall 2025 are now closed.
Yearly tuition scholarships 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. The deadline to apply is the first Friday of January (after AU offices reopen) of the year before you plan to enter Asbury. 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.
There’s a scholarship for literally everything — all you have to do is find it. The sites below are resources to help you find the scholarships that are a great fit for you!
Asbury University offers a variety of institutional scholarships, some only available by application, with varying deadlines and submission protocols. Learn more info below.
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.
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.
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.
Out of State Scholarship – Asbury offers a $3,000 scholarship for any student who does not reside in Kentucky.
No application required.
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).
Asbury University Alumni Scholarship Application
A $1,000 scholarship is available for any high school senior graduating from an ACSI accredited Christian high school.
Asbury awards a scholarship to new students whose parent is an alumnus of Asbury University. This scholarship is renewable for 4 years.
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.
A $2,500 scholarship is available for new, incoming students in the traditional, residential undergraduate program who is an active member in The Salvation Army. The student must submit a letter of recommendation from the Corps Officer regarding his/her participation in the Army. The student must be accepted in good standing to be considered for this award.
A $1,000 Christian Ministry Scholarship has been established for traditional undergraduate students who have at least one parent working in paid, full-time Christian Ministry.
A $500 award is available for any high school student who graduates from the Classical Conversation curriculum.
Students who have a sibling enrolled at Asbury University as a traditional undergraduate student are eligible to receive a $1,000 scholarship.
The Asbury University Summit Ministries Scholarship ($1,000) is available for new, incoming, traditional undergraduate students who successfully completed an Asbury University Summit Camp before their senior year of high school. The Summit Camp experience must have been completed at Asbury University.
To qualify for this award, students must be accepted to Asbury University and must submit the scholarship form and documentation of attendance before the deadline on February 1 of the year they plan to enroll. The scholarship is renewable for three years as long as the student remains in good standing at Asbury.
A $500 award is available for any student actively involved in the TeenPact organization.
A $1,000 scholarship is available for new, incoming, traditional undergraduate students who successfully complete the Youth Becoming Leaders Program prior to the start of their senior high school year, and accompanying service requirements prior to the start of their first year at Asbury. This scholarship is renewable for three years as long as the student remains in good standing at Asbury. The deadline to submit information to Admissions is February 1 of the year the student plans to attend.
No scholarship application required.
Austin E. Knowlton Endowed Memorial Scholarship
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.
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