Freshmen Scholarship

Merit scholarships for academic achievement and leadership qualities range from $2,500 - $17,500 annually and are renewable for a maximum of three years. These scholarships are awarded regardless of financial need and are determined at the time the student is accepted. For students accepted to Dominican University after June 1, awards are subject to availability of funds.

Brechtel Scholarship
For Freshmen and Transfer Students Majoring in Chemistry or Biology-Chemistry

Students who are planning to major in chemistry or in biology-chemistry and have qualified for one of our top merit scholarships, are invited to apply. Scholarships are $7,500 a year for up to four years for freshmen and two years for transfer students.

To apply, submit the following no later than February 15, 2012:

  • A 200-300 word essay explaining your decision to major in chemistry or biology-chemistry, and how it applies to your future career plans.
  • An up-to-date official high school or college transcript
Send essay to:
The Office of Undergraduate Admission
Attn: Terry Casey
7900 West Division Street
River Forest, IL 60305

Alice Welsh Skilling Scholarship
For Freshmen and Transfer Students Majoring in the visual arts

The visual arts majors are painting/drawing, photography, graphic design, sculpture and art education. Scholarships are $7,500 a year for up to four years for freshmen and two years for transfer students.

To apply, submit the following no later than February 15, 2012:

  • A portfolio of your artwork for review by the department faculty (a CD of no more than 20 digital images is the encouraged format. Name the files numerically in the sequence you would like them seen, followed by your first initial and last name: 001.JSanchez.jpg, 002.JSanchez.jpg, etc. Jpeg files only, 1000 pixels on the longest side.)
  • An essay indicating your plan to major in one of the visual arts and what you plan to do with your major
  • A letter of recommendation from a visual arts teacher
Send portfolio, essay and recommendation to:
The Office of Undergraduate Admission
Attn: Terry Casey
7900 West Division Street
River Forest, IL 60305


Star Scholarships
Eagle Scouts, Girl Scout Gold Award recipients and those students recognized in the National Merit Scholarship competition also receive $2,500 renewable Star Scholarships.

Dominican Scholarships
Dominican Scholarships, valued at $1,000 per year, are available to graduating seniors from Dominican high schools. Awards are renewable provided the students meet the grade point requirement and continue full-time enrollment.

Legacy Scholarships
Renewable awards of $2,000 are available to children and grandchildren of Dominican University graduates. Awards are for full-time undergraduate students pursuing their first bachelor's degree.

Family Allowances
Family allowances of $1,000 per student are available when a full-time Dominican University student has a sibling who also attending full-time or has a sibling that graduated from Dominican University’s undergraduate program.