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Oxford Undergraduate Student Scholarships

Scholarships are a type of Gift Aid that are typically based on merit, such as academic excellence, talent, affiliation with various groups, career aspirations, or a combination of merit and financial need. To receive scholarships awarded by Miami University, you must enroll full time.

To be considered for need-based scholarships as an Oxford student, you must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). We recommend you apply by Miami's priority deadline to maximize your chances of receiving aid. Please note that University merit scholarships do not require FAFSA completion.

As part of Miami’s scholarship processing, all or a portion of your institutional scholarships may be replaced at a later date with a donor scholarship(s). This may require the completion of a Scholarship Thank You Letter to the donor.

Automatic Consideration Scholarships

Merit Scholarships

During the application process, students are automatically considered for University merit scholarships. Award determinations are based on academic credentials provided at the time of their admission application.

Donor Scholarships

Each year, students are considered for donor and departmental scholarships. Award determinations are based on the scholarship eligibility criteria.

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Types of Scholarships

Policy Info
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Choose Ohio First

Miami administers several COF programs that support students pursuing STEM degrees.
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Governor’s Merit

Miami awards scholarships to Ohio’s highest-achieving high school graduates in partnership with the Ohio Department of Education.
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Intercollegiate Athletics

Miami offers scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students in certain intercollegiate sports.
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International Students

International students are automatically considered for select scholarships at the time of admission.
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Miami Access Fellows

Miami Access Fellows is a program for Ohio residents who are academically competitive and have a total family income of $35,000 or less.
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Outside Scholarships

Students can pursue scholarships awarded by a high school, club, or community group.
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Myaamia Heritage Award Program

The Myaamia Heritage Award Program is designed for enrolled citizens of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma or members of the Miami Nation of Indians of the State of Indiana, Inc.
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Presidential Fellows Program

Miami’s Presidential Fellows Program provides the brightest and best scholars and leaders of the 21st century with an unprecedented and exceptional college experience.
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Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)

Miami hosts Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) opportunities for students interested in the Air Force and Navy. Xavier University Army ROTC serves as the host program for Miami ROTC Army cadets.
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Transfer Students

New transfer students admitted to Miami in the fall or spring semesters will be considered for transfer scholarship opportunities.

Miami University Ohio Governor’s Scholarship

Top incoming students representing each of Ohio’s 88 counties are selected to receive the Miami University Ohio Governor’s Scholarship, an award which covers the recipients’ full tuition and fees.

Ohio residents who apply for admission by December 1 are automatically considered for this scholarship.

Recipients are chosen based primarily on academic performance, but financial need is also considered. The scholarship does not cover course fees.

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Scholarship Adjustments

Scholarships covering tuition and fees may be reduced if you receive additional aid that covers the same charges or if your total funding exceeds your cost of attendance. This includes resources such as the Miami University Staff/Family Fee Waiver, Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG), War Orphans Scholarship, Post-9/11 G.I. Bill, Ohio National Guard benefits, ROTC awards, Miami Access Fellows, and others. In these cases, your scholarship may be adjusted to ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional funding guidelines.

Your Financial Aid Offer

After applying for financial aid, you will receive an email with a link to your financial aid offer. Your financial aid offer may be a combination of grants, scholarships, and other funding options such as loans and federal work-study funds.

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Contact the One Stop

The One Stop assists Miami students and authorized family members with billing and payment, financial aid, registration, and student records.