2026–27 Freshman Student Aid
President's Scholar Award
For new residential freshman students beginning Fall 2026, the University will offer the President's Scholar Award to recognize their academic achievements. These renewable scholarships range from $15,000 to $25,000 per year based on high school credentials. No separate application is required. Qualifying GPA or standardized test scores (not required) must be submitted by July 31.
Need-based Scholarships
Through generous gifts from our donors along with budgeted institutional funds, the University offers need-based aid to help cover residential students' unmet financial need. Completion of the FAFSA is required.
Important Deadlines and Information
Additional Scholarship Opportunities
President's Ministry Impact Scholarship. Celebrating Cedarville's strong support for the local church and those who invest their lives in full-time ministry, this scholarship is awarded to selected residential students whose parent is in full-time ministry and who demonstrate excellent Christian character and leadership abilities. A separate application is required.
Academic Program Scholarships are associated with select academic programs (Pharmacy, Music, Worship, and others). These are awarded to residential undergraduate students by faculty within each department. Pay attention to individual scholarship deadlines.
Athletic Scholarships are awarded to top-performing athletes on an individual basis by the coaches.
Church Matching Scholarship match gifts that a church contributes to a residential student and demonstrate our passion to partner with local churches in equipping students for lifelong service.
Donor-Funded Scholarships. Donor-funded scholarships allow donors to meet individual residential student needs or recognize academic achievement through annually funded or endowed named scholarships.
Outside Scholarships that Cedarville students have obtained throughout the years are listed for students to research and apply for on their own. is recommended by Cedarville as an online scholarship search engine to find outside scholarships for additional aid.
Pastor Recommendation Scholarship is a university funded scholarship designed to strengthen ties between ÃÛ¶¹app and gospel preaching pastors and churches.
Other Students
Transfer Students:
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While you're not eligible for Cedarville scholarships, we encourage you to apply for federal aid, state aid, loans, and outside scholarships to help cover the cost of your studies.