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University of Dayton Merit Scholarship 2027

Up to $30,000 a year — automatic with your admission application. No separate scholarship form.

7 days to go Open Updated 16 Oct 2026 By University of Dayton
Award
Up to $30,000 / year+ $4,000 textbook award
Who can apply
International UGAll nationalities; all fields
Mode
AutomaticNo separate application
Deadline
1 Nov 2026Admission round
Full tuition?
NoPartial — plan the rest

About the scholarship

The University of Dayton, a private Catholic research university in Dayton, Ohio, awards International Merit Scholarships to undergraduate applicants from all over the world. Awards go up to $30,000 per year toward tuition, renewable for four years — plus a textbook scholarship of up to $4,000 over four years.

Automatic consideration: there is no separate scholarship application — every complete admission application is automatically considered for merit awards. The university does not offer full-tuition scholarships, so plan for remaining costs.

Eligibility

  • International undergraduate applicant (first-year or transfer), any nationality.
  • Applying to any of Dayton's 80+ programs: arts and sciences, business, education and health sciences, engineering, law.
  • Awards are merit-based — stronger academics earn larger awards.

Benefits

  • Merit scholarship: up to $30,000 per year toward tuition (renewable up to 4 years).
  • Textbook scholarship: up to $4,000 over four years.
  • No application fee.

Documents required

  1. Admission application including the essay
  2. Official high-school transcripts
  3. Letter of recommendation
  4. Letter of financial support
  5. English proficiency proof (IELTS / TOEFL / PTE / SAT / ACT / iTEP / DET)

How to apply

  1. Apply for admission to the University of DaytonComplete the application with essay and documents.
  2. You are automatically consideredNo separate merit form exists.
  3. Apply before 1 November 2026For the priority admission round.

FAQs

Is there a separate scholarship form?

No — admission applications are automatically considered for merit awards.

How much can I get?

Up to $30,000 per year in merit aid, plus up to $4,000 over four years for textbooks.

Is it fully funded?

No — it is a partial tuition award; all other expenses are the student's responsibility.

Is there an application fee?

No — the University of Dayton charges no application fee.

Verified 16 Oct 2026 via brightscholarship.com and opportunitiesinfo.com ($30,000/year; $4,000 textbook; 1 Nov 2026 deadline; automatic consideration; no full-tuition awards) and collegedunia.com (automatic UG merit route; no separate form).

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