Capital University Scholarships 2024 in Ohio USA
Are you an international student dreaming of studying in the U.S.? Great news! Capital University in Ohio has some fantastic scholarship opportunities lined up for 2024 that can make your dream come true. Here’s the lowdown on what’s available and how you can benefit.
The Main Street Scholarship 2024
Every admitted student at Capital University automatically qualifies for the Main Street Scholarship. This scholarship awards between $20,000 and $25,000 per academic year, which can total up to $100,000 over the four years of a typical U.S. Bachelor’s degree. Here’s how it breaks down:
Scholarship Amounts Based on GPA
- High School GPA 3.75 & Higher: $25,000 per year
- High School GPA 3.50 – 3.74: $24,000 per year
- High School GPA 3.00 – 3.49: $23,000 per year
- High School GPA 2.99 and Below: $20,000 per year
For first-year applicants, the amount is determined by your high school GPA, converted to the U.S. scale. Transfer applicants will have their university GPA converted similarly.
More Scholarships to Explore
Capital University also offers a variety of additional scholarships based on different criteria:
- Comet Community Award: $1,500 towards Room & Board for undergraduates living on campus.
- Conservatory Performance Award: $5,000 towards tuition for full-time Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Arts in Music majors, based on an audition.
- Music Composition Scholarship: Up to $5,500 towards tuition for full-time Conservatory of Music composition majors, based on portfolio evaluation.
- Sibling Award: $1,000 towards tuition if you have a sibling who is also a full-time traditional undergraduate at Capital.
- Lutheran Heritage Grant: $1,000 towards tuition for students with a 2.0 GPA or higher who are children of Lutheran pastors or identify as members of a Lutheran Congregational Church.
- Partners in Education: Matches up to $500 towards tuition contributed by Lutheran Congregations.
Special Highlight: The Aya Ueki International Student Scholarship
This scholarship is for current international students who have completed at least one semester at Capital University. Named in honor of Aya Ueki, a beloved former student, this scholarship supports tuition costs for the following fall and spring semesters. It’s open to any academic program, including ESL, undergraduate, graduate studies, and the adult degree program.
What’s Next?
After receiving your admission and scholarship offer, the Center for Global Education will guide you through the financial certification process required for your student visa application. Check out detailed information about the cost of attending Capital University on our Tuition and Fees page and our first-year application instructions page.
For those with U.S. permanent residency, additional need-based aid might be available through the FAFSA. Make sure to inform your admission counselor if this applies to you.
Estimated Expenses for 2024-25
Here’s a snapshot of what your expenses might look like for a year of undergraduate study at Capital University:
- Tuition: $42,777
- Required University Fees: $490
- Estimated Living Expenses (on-campus double room and meal plan): $13,060
- Insurance, Books, and Supplies: $3,600
- Total Estimated Costs: $59,927
Remember, your scholarship award will help reduce these costs significantly.
Ready to Apply?
Ready to start your journey at Capital University? Visit their application page (https://www.capital.edu/admission-aid/international-students/international-student-scholarships/) and complete your application or do it via the Common Application.
