Freshman Scholarships

Merit scholarships for academic achievement and leadership qualities are renewable until the student earns a bachelor's degree, to a maximum of three years after the initial year, provided students fulfill individual scholarship requirements. Merit scholarships are awarded regardless of financial need.

• Presidential Scholarships
   $15,000
• Dean's Scholarships
   $12,500
• Honor Scholarships
   $11,000
• Achievement Scholarships
   $8,500
• Recognition Scholarships
   $6,000

Awards are made at the time a student is accepted. For students accepted to Dominican University after June 1, awards are subject to availability of funds. The awards are renewable until the student earns a bachelor's degree up to a maximum of three years so long as the student remains enrolled full-time and makes progress toward a degree. You can determine your scholarship eligibility using our online calculator.

Brechtel Scholarship
For Students Majoring in Chemistry or Biology-Chemistry

Students who qualify for the Presidential, Dean's, University’s Honor, Transfer Merit Scholarship,or Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship, and are planning to major in chemistry or in biology-chemistry, are invited to apply for a Brechtel Scholarship. Scholarships average $7,500 a year for up to four years.

To apply, simply submit a 200-300 word essay explaining your decision to major in chemistry or biology-chemistry, and how it applies to your future career plans. The application deadline is February 1, 2009.

Alice Welsh Skilling Scholarship
A competitive award for first year students or transfer students majoring in the Visual Arts. The scholarship amount is $7,500 a year for up to four years for first year and transfer students.

Star Scholarships
Student leaders are encouraged to demonstrate their "star power" in the personal statement on the admission application. Star Scholarships averaging $2,500 are awarded in February to outstanding students who have demonstrated leadership in their high schools, parishes or communities.

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 two or more members of an immediate family, living at the same address, attend Dominican University full time.