University of Dayton 2023 Merit scholarships for Undergraduate Students

Published: 14 Nov 2022

Currently, international merit scholarships are worth up to $30,000 per year towards tuition costs. All students are automatically considered for a merit scholarship when we receive your application and required documents.

Students are automatically considered for an international merit scholarship upon applying for admission. Simply complete the admission application for consideration. We encourage you to review details on the application process, and most importantly the links to several free online applications, one of which the University of Dayton’s application. 

University of Dayton Merit scholarships

Benefits of University of Dayton Merit scholarships

• These scholarships are worth up to $30,000 per year toward your tuition. 
• You may be eligible to earn up to $4,000 over four years to cover the cost of your textbooks. 

Requirements for University of Dayton Merit scholarships

• Applicants must be international students
• Applicants must be either a first-year or transfer undergraduate students
• Applicants must have a high school certificate or equivalent
• Applicants must be ready to enrol in full-time degree program
• Applicants must have a proof of English Language proficiency.

Selection Process

Evaluation Criteria

• Once your application is complete, the evaluation and review process takes approximately 2-4 weeks (certain programs may have a longer evaluation and review process).
• Official decision letters, immigration documents, and instructions for confirming your enrollment will be sent via email to the email address used on the admission application.
• You can check your status at any time in your application portal to see what documents we have received and what is still needed to complete your application.

Application Deadlines

The University of Dayton's calendar year is divided into three terms. Application deadlines for international students are:

• Fall term (August through December) — May 1  
• Spring term (January through April) — November 1
• Summer term (Transfer students only, May through July) — March 1

Should you be unable to attend a specific term, please return to your admission portal to submit a new application for a future term.

Application Deadline

How to Apply