Scholarships in College Sophomore

Art Department Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: December 31

Applicant must be a woman, meet admissions requirements, and demonstrate ability in the art competition.

 

Coaches Award

Award: $15,950, Deadline: March 2

Applicant must be a student attending Dominican University of California.

 

Presidential Scholarship

Award: $12,000, Deadline: March 2

Applicant must be a student attending Dominican University of California, have a minimum 3.4 GPA and strong SAT scores, demonstrate leadership and service in community and school, and express commitment to liberal arts education.

 

Dominican Scholarship

Award: $9,000, Deadline: March 2

Selection is based upon academic merit, leadership, school involvement, and community service. Applicant's high-school GPA should be 2.5 or greater with strong SAT scores.

 

Transfer Honor Scholarships

Award: $15,000, Deadline: May 1 (priority)

Applicant must be a transfer student with a minimum 3.3 cumulative GPA.

 

North Carolina Legislative Tuition Grant

Award: $1,750, Deadline: January 10

Applicant must be a North Carolina resident and be a full-time undergraduate. Verification of residency required at registration.

 

Presidential Scholarship

Award: $17,500, Deadline: January 25

Applicant must have a minimum 3.7 GPA and minimum combined SAT score of 1350 (composite ACT score of 32). Application, recommendations, transcript, standardized test scores, essay/portfolio, and interview required.

 

Dean's Scholarship

Award: $15,000, Deadline: January 25

Applicant must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and minimum combined SAT score of 1250 (composite ACT score of 30). Application, recommendations, transcript, standardized test scores, essay/portfolio, and interview required.

 

Sisters of Notre Dame (SND) Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: January 25

Applicant must be recommended by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.

 

Friends of Emmanuel Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: January 25

Applicant must be recommended by a friend or alumnus of the college.

 

Leadership and Community Service Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: January 30

Applicant must have demonstrated leadership and community service experience.

 

City of Boston Scholarship

Award: $7,500, Deadline: January 25

Applicant must be a resident of the city of Boston. Preference is given to students with high academic achievement.

 

Transfer Scholarship

Award: $4,500, Deadline: May 31

Applicant must have completed eight college courses and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

 

Cultural Diversity Award

Award: -, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be a new or current student who is able to demonstrate the capacity to assist the college in achieving its commitment to cultural diversity.

 

Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a Christian woman who is a resident of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, or Virginia. Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, be enrolled full time, and be able to demonstrate financial need. Contact the financial aid office for more information regarding applications.

 

Zenon C.R. Hansen Leadership Scholarship

Award: $8,800, Deadline: March 10

Applicant must be a recipient of the Girl Scout Gold Award or the Boy Scout Eagle Award. Scholarship is awarded on a competitive basis.

 

Presidential Leadership Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must have an above-average academic record, and demonstrate involvement in community service that exhibits a special talent, leadership ability, or social responsibility. Application should include letters of recommendation.

 

Scouting Award Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: March 1 (Priority)

Applicant must be an Eagle Scout or a Gold Award Winner and have a minimum 2.5 GPA.

 

Merit Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be a woman.

 

Merit Awards

Award: $14,000, Deadline: None

Applicant must be an incoming first-year or transfer student.

 

Trustee Scholarship

Award: $17,000, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must have a minimum 3.8 GPA and minimum composite ACT score of 33 (combined SAT score of 1400). Selection is based upon academic record, demonstrated leadership abilities, involvement in school/community activities, essay, and campus interview with faculty. National Merit Scholarship recipients and transfer students are not eligible.

 

National Merit Scholarship

Award: $17,000, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must be a National Merit Scholar who has designated the college as his or her first choice with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

 

Presidential Scholarship

Award: $15,000, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must have a minimum 3.6 GPA and a minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 1240 (composite ACT score of 28). Selection is based upon overall academic record and demonstrated leadership qualities in high school, community, and church.

 

Distinguished Scholar Award

Award: $5,500, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must have a minimum 3.6 GPA and a minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 1220 (composite ACT score of 27). Selection is based upon course selection, class rank, GPA, and standardized test scores.

 

Alumni Honors Scholarship

Award: $4,500, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must have either a minimum 3.75 GPA or a minimum 3.5 GPA and either rank in top fifth of class or have a minimum composite ACT score of 24 (combined SAT Reasoning score of 1090).

 

Distinguished Artist Award

Award: $2,500, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must have a strong academic record and demonstrate talent in either visual arts, dance, music, theatre, or creative writing.

 

Alabama Power Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be an Alabama resident. Selection is based upon academic record.

 

Art Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: March 15

 

Grace Barnard Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1

Selection is based upon academic achievement and high moral character.

 

Heather Whitestone Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and a disability.