NEW SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS 2027

Studying in the United States can be expensive, but merit-based financial support can make the journey more achievable. The University of Dayton in Ohio offers academic merit scholarships to eligible incoming undergraduate students, including international applicants, with awards of up to US$34,000 per year for four years.

SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS

Successful first-year applicants may receive one of the following annual merit awards:

1. Father Chaminade Scholarship: US$20,000–US$22,000 per year.

2. Dean's Merit Scholarship: US$23,000–US$26,000 per year.

3.President's Merit Scholarship: US$27,000–US$30,000 per year.

4.Trustees' Merit Scholarship: US$31,000–US$34,000 per year.

The awards are renewable for up to four years, provided recipients meet the university's renewal requirements.

WHO CAN APPLY?

The merit scholarship is available to eligible students applying for full-time undergraduate degree programmes. Applicants should:

1.Apply for admission to the University of Dayton as an incoming first-year student.

2.Meet the university's academic admission requirements.

3.Submit the required academic records and supporting documents.

4.Demonstrate the academic performance and course rigor considered in the university's scholarship assessment.

5.Meet the relevant English-language requirements for international admission.

6.Provide the required financial documentation for their student visa process.

HOW TO APPLY

1. Visit the University of Dayton's official undergraduate international admission page.

2. Choose an undergraduate degree programme.

3. Complete the university's admission application or apply through the Common App.

4. Submit the required academic transcripts, essay, recommendation, English-language evidence where required, and other supporting documents.

5. Complete the admission process and monitor your application account and email for your admission decision and scholarship offer.

Eligible applicants are automatically considered for merit scholarships during the admission process.

OFFICIAL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION:

https://udayton.edu/tuition-aid/undergraduate/financial-aid/scholarships/merit.php

INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION:

https://udayton.edu/apply/international/undergraduate/index.php

APPLY TO THE UNIVERSITY:

https://udayton.edu/apply/undergraduate/

APPLICATION DEADLINES

The university lists November 1 as its early-action deadline and February 1 as its regular-decision deadline on its general undergraduate admission page. International applicants should confirm the deadline for their intended entry term directly on the international admission page.

For students interested in Spring 2027 entry, the university lists November 1, 2026, as the application deadline for international applicants. This is an admission deadline, not a separate scholarship deadline.

Important Information:

These are tuition scholarships, not fully funded scholarships. Students must plan for remaining tuition costs, accommodation, meals, travel, health insurance, books, and other expenses. The university states that it does not offer full-tuition scholarships through its international undergraduate merit programme.