Ohio Wesleyan Dr. Charles Thomas Scholarship

Full tuition for up to Four Years at Ohio Wesleyan University.

Ohio Wesleyan University, in partnership with I Know I Can, offers the Dr. Charles Thomas Scholarship to support students from Columbus City Schools, Reynoldsburg City Schools, South-Western City Schools, and Whitehall City Schools. This scholarship provides up to 25 high school seniors annually with financial aid covering at least full tuition for four years, helping to eliminate financial barriers to higher education.​

The application period for the 24′-25′ school year is now closed and will reopen in January 2026 for Class of 26′ seniors.

 

What You Need to Know

  • The OWU Dr. Charles Thomas Scholarship provides total financial aid of at least full tuition for up to four years at Ohio Wesleyan University.
  • The scholarship is awarded to up to 25 IKIC seniors from any of our four districts: Columbus, Reynoldsburg, South-Western, and Whitehall City Schools
  • Recipients are selected based on academic record, extracurricular achievements, essays and recommendation letters.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be graduating seniors from a high school within Columbus City Schools, Reynoldsburg City Schools, South-Western City Schools, or Whitehall City Schools.

Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Applicants must complete the FAFSA and be Federal Pell Grant eligible.

To check your Pell Grant eligibility, you can check the status of your FAFSA by logging into your account at www.studentaid.gov

If selected, students must complete Ohio Wesleyan’s free, three-week, residential Summer Bridge Program during the summer preceding their fall enrollment.

How to Apply

1
Complete Your FAFSA

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) once it opens on or around December 1st.

Reach out to your I Know I Can College Advising Manager for FAFSA assistance.

2
Apply to Ohio Wesleyan University

Complete the Ohio Wesleyan University by the deadline application for admission. The deadline will be announced in Fall 2025.

3
Check Your Email

If you apply and complete your FAFSA by the above deadline, you will automatically be considered for the OWU Dr. Charles Thomas Scholarship. Keep an eye on the email you used to apply for updates regarding your status.

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