ONU DoDEA Student Leader Scholarship

At Olivet Nazarene University, it is our ambition to honor and serve military families however we can. We are committed to supporting the ideal college experience for students from military families. We proudly offer the DoDEA Student Leader Scholarship to all traditional students who are accepted to Olivet from a DoDEA high school.

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The DoDEA Student Leader Scholarship reflects our gratitude for the service of military families and aims to honor the resilience and leadership you have demonstrated in your unique educational journey. Olivet provides a welcoming community, where students from military families can thrive academically, socially and spiritually. We believe in empowering students who have shown dedication and adaptability, and we stand ready to support you as you take the next step in your academic career!

Choosing Olivet

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Our undergraduate on-campus experience is second-to-none. With nearly 200 areas of study and a full option of major/minor combinations, Olivet is the ideal liberal arts match for any young man or woman ready to pursue their career and calling.

ONU’s Commitment to You

Your hard work and dedication through your involvement in the DoDEA school system make you an ideal candidate for enrollment at Olivet Nazarene University.  Students from DoDEA schools have had great success at Olivet in the past, and we want to continue building opportunities for students like you to be part of the Olivet community.

We are committed to making Olivet a financially affordable option for your family. The DoDEA Student Leader Scholarship is a $19,000 scholarship, renewable for all four years of your full-time enrollment at Olivet, beginning in Fall 2025. This is the minimum award you will receive. Like numerous Olivet students, you may also be eligible for additional need-based financial assistance. We encourage you to complete the 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible so that your need-based eligibility can be determined.

Financial Aid & Affordability at ONU

Military Aid

Olivet is proud to offer additional financial assistance to veterans and active-duty service members through multiple GI Enhancement Programs including the GI Bill.

Military Aid at ONU

Meet Your ONU Advocates

This awesome team of individuals is here to assist you in your journey to Olivet. They are happy to answer any questions you have along the way, so don’t hesitate to reach out to them as you go through the admissions process!

Bob Harmon

Recruiter
Kimberly Strickland

Kimberly Strickland

Director of New Student Financial Aid

Admissions

Hannah Sears

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Undergraduate Admissions
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ROTC

Olivet’s Roaring Tiger Battalion is one of the top ROTC programs in the nation. It offers students, in any academic major, the opportunity to learn lifetime leadership and management skills. Cadets are commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army upon graduation from Olivet. Army ROTC offers two-, three-, and four-year scholarships that pay full tuition and mandatory fees.

ROTC at ONU

 

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Academics at ONU

We believe in Education with a Christian Purpose. With accredited programs, award-winning academics, and a faculty touting degrees from a wide spectrum of world-class educational institutions, Olivet stands committed to integrating faith and learning. Olivet offers a wide array of academic disciplines, and many students combine majors from multiple areas to create their perfect degree.

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US Department of Defense Awards ONU

For outstanding support of military member employees and their families, ONU recently received the Above and Beyond Award from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). This award recognizes employers at the local level for going above and beyond the legal requirements of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act by providing Guard and Reserve employees with additional, non-mandated benefits.

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ONU is committed to building a culture that is supportive of the military community on campus. ONU gives an outstanding welcome to military personnel and their dependents, and then supports them as they continue to fulfill their military commitments.

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Maj. Landon Miller

Director of Military Science & Veterans Affairs

Virtual Campus Tour

As a DoDEA student, it may be difficult for you to travel the long distance to visit campus, so we’ve created this video to bring the campus tour to you! Explore campus and get a closer look at some of the places you’ll be spending time as an ONU student.

 

Northwest campus entrance to ONU

Explore the Area

Olivet’s campus is located in Bourbonnais, IL, just 50 miles south of Chicago. Students are a quick car or train ride away from the third largest city in the United States, with access to two world-class airports, making it easy to travel home for summer and winter breaks.

The Village of Bourbonnais, home to our 275-acre campus, provides ONU students with access to a variety of local internships, recreation, dining, and entertainment in a safe, friendly environment.

Where Your Future Begins

We Believe. You Belong Here. Discover why Olivet is a place where faith meets calling. Take the first step today.

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