University of Dayton Merit Scholarships: Rewarding Academic Excellence
The University of Dayton offers generous merit scholarships to incoming first-year students, providing financial support of up to $33,000 per year for four years. These scholarships are designed to recognize and reward students for their academic achievements and hard work during their high school years.
Automatic Consideration for Merit Scholarships
One of the most appealing aspects of these scholarships is that you'll automatically be considered when you apply for admission to the University of Dayton. There's no separate scholarship application required, and the university doesn't charge an application fee. The scholarship awards are based on various criteria including your GPA, test scores (if submitted), and the academic rigor of your coursework.
Available Merit Scholarships for Fall 2025
For students enrolling in Fall 2025, the University of Dayton offers four tiers of merit scholarships:
Father Chaminade Award: $17,000 to $19,000 per year
Dean's Merit Scholarship: $21,000 to $23,000 per year
President's Merit Scholarship: $26,000 to $29,000 per year
Trustees' Merit Scholarship: $31,000 to $33,000 per year
These scholarship amounts include eligibility for the university's textbook scholarship and apply to full-time degree programs. The scholarships are renewable for all four years (or eight semesters) at the University of Dayton, provided you meet the academic requirements each year.
Important Notes About the Scholarships
It's worth noting that scholarship ranges may differ for partnership programs, such as the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, or for degree programs that are less than eight semesters in duration.
Additionally, if you receive external scholarships, you'll need to notify Flyer Student Services. These external awards are counted as resources and may affect your eligibility for other need-based aid.
Test-Optional Policy
The University of Dayton follows a test-optional admission policy. This means that your scholarship eligibility will not be negatively impacted if you choose not to submit test scores with your application. However, if you do choose to submit or resubmit test scores, you must do so by February 15.
Transfer Student Scholarships
Full-time transfer students are also eligible for financial support, including a $17,000 scholarship per year and Academic Excellence Awards, among other opportunities.
How to Apply
To be considered for these merit scholarships, you must first apply for admission to the University of Dayton. For detailed information on the undergraduate application process for international students, including International students, please refer to our comprehensive guide:
University of Dayton International Admission Guide
These merit scholarships represent an excellent opportunity for academically strong students to receive substantial financial support for their undergraduate education at the University of Dayton. By applying for admission, you automatically position yourself to be considered for these prestigious awards.
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