Davidson College, NC
School Type
Private
Acceptance Rate
20%
Tuition
$49,949
Eligibility For Public Schools
N/A
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#10 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Scholarships
Bonner Scholars Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
$2500 plus
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
14-17
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 620-720
SAT Writing: 620-730 SAT Critical Reading: 630-720
Description
The Bonner Scholars Program is a four-year scholarship program that supports a strong team of students working to bring about positive community change through service, research, and action. All 80 participants in Davidson's Bonner Scholars program come together for weekly peer meetings and skill development, covering topics such as time management, conflict resolution, poverty reduction, and education reform. Each year a new class of 20 incoming students are accepted into the program.
Bonner Scholars complete 280 hours of service annually, which include skill building lessons and class meetings. They also complete two summers of service, a cornerstone project over the course of the four-year program, and have multiple opportunities for leadership.
Bremer German Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$5,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-33
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 620-720
SAT Writing: 620-730 SAT Critical Reading: 630-720
Description
Incoming student who has demonstrated an interest and exceptional ability in German could be eligible to receive the Bremer German Scholarship. Established by C. Christopher Bremer '60, this $5,000 scholarship is awarded every four years to one student in the incoming class. Recipients are not required to major in German. The scholarship is renewable for the recipient's remaining three years at Davidson as long as the student maintains the required grade point average, makes expected progress toward graduation, and successfully completes at least one course in the German Department per year. In the junior and senior years, that course must be either offered through our Berlin program or a 400-level seminar course.
Charles Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Ride Plus
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-33
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 620-720
SAT Writing: 620-730 SAT Critical Reading: 630-720
Description
As a Chicago Public School student, you may be eligible to receive the Charles Scholarship?an award honoring those with a record of academic achievement, personal accomplishment, and leadership ability. Preference is given to multicultural students, particularly Latino and Hispanic students.
Dobson-neely Latin Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$25,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-33
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 620-720
SAT Writing: 620-730 SAT Critical Reading: 630-720
Description
Davidson offers this $25,000 scholarship to one student in each entering class in recognition of that student's significant experience and demonstrated success in Latin; interest in Latin as a field of study; and outstanding general academic accomplishment. This award is renewable for each of the recipient's remaining three years at Davidson, providing GPA, progress toward degree, and Latin study (one course per academic year) requirements are met. Recipients are not required to major in Classical Languages and Literature nor minor in Latin.
General Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$500 to $15,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-33
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 620-720
SAT Writing: 620-730 SAT Critical Reading: 630-720
Description
Every student admitted to Davidson is automatically considered for a limited number of General Scholarships. Awards can range from $500 to $15,000 annually. The strength of student's application for admission is the deciding factor in receiving these scholarships. Financial need is not considered. No separate application form is required and you will be evaluated equally with your peers, whether you apply by early decision or regular decision.
John Montgomery Belk Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Ride Plus
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-33
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 620-720
SAT Writing: 620-730 SAT Critical Reading: 630-720
Description
The John Montgomery Belk Scholarship is one of our nation's most prestigious and generous undergraduate scholarships. The program is built around our belief that, as a Belk Scholar, you possess unique talents that should be recognized and nurtured. The Belk Scholarship can provide you comprehensive funding (tuition, fees, room and board) plus study stipends that allow you great flexibility in the on- and off-campus opportunities you choose to explore. Those experiences, paired with our academic programs, deepen your intellect, maturity, and global understanding.
Lowell L. Bryan Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$30,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-33
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 620-720
SAT Writing: 620-730 SAT Critical Reading: 630-720
Description
Lowell L. Bryan Scholarship is an award for top scholar athletes, valued at $30,000 annually. One female and one male scholar athlete in each first-year class are awarded the scholarship. They are expected to contribute in a superlative manner to their sports as well as to academic and co-curricular life at Davidson
Missy And John Kuydendall Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$25,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-33
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 620-720
SAT Writing: 620-730 SAT Critical Reading: 630-720
Description
The Missy and John Kuydendall Scholarship is provided to two students in each first-year class who can provide the kind of servant leadership that characterized the presidency of John W. Kuykendall '59.
Patricia Cornwell Creative Writing Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$30,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-33
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 620-720
SAT Writing: 620-730 SAT Critical Reading: 630-720
Description
The Patricia Cornwell Creative Writing Scholarship is offered to students who demonstrate exceptional talent and a passion for writing. The award was established by Patricia Cornwell '79, author of over 30 works, which have been translated into more than 20 languages and are consistently on best-seller lists. The Cornwell Scholarship is valued at $30,000 annually, and is offered to one student in each first-year class. The scholarship is renewable as long as you maintain the required grade point average, make expected progress toward your degree, and remain engaged in the writing community. Recipients are not required to major in English.
The William Holt Terry Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full tuition plus
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-33
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 620-720
SAT Writing: 620-730 SAT Critical Reading: 630-720
Description
The William Holt Terry Scholarship is awarded to two students in each first-year class who have demonstrated exemplary leadership skills and personal qualities through student government, athletics, service, or other activities.
Donald B. Plott And J. Estes Millner Scholarships
Type
Talent
Amount
$15,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-33
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 620-720
SAT Writing: 620-730 SAT Critical Reading: 630-720
Description
The Donald B. Plott and J. Estes Millner Scholarships, valued at $15,000 annually, are offered to up to three students in each entering class. The awards are renewable for recipients' remaining three years at Davidson provided the following requirements are met: maintain a strong academic performance, make expected progress toward their degree, serve as usher for at least two major concerts each semester, be an active member in one of the Music Department ensembles each semester (including tours and graduation weekend performances), and earn a positive recommendation from the ensemble director.
Recipients are not required to major in Music.
Pepper Visual Arts Scholarship
Type
Talent
Amount
$30,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-33
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 620-720
SAT Writing: 620-730 SAT Critical Reading: 630-720
Description
The Pepper Visual Arts Scholarship is offered to students demonstrating outstanding talent and promise in the field of visual art. The award, valued at $30,000 annually, was established by James G. Pepper '65, and his mother, Mrs. Nita Easly Pepper. This award is renewable for each of the recipient's remaining three years at Davidson, providing GPA, progress toward degree, and art study (a minimum of four courses in studio or art history) requirements are met. Recipients are not required to major in art.
Rupert T. Barber Scholarship
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-33
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 620-720
SAT Writing: 620-730 SAT Critical Reading: 630-720
Description
Students demonstrating exceptional talent and passion for theatre could be named the Rupert T. Barber, Jr. Scholar. This award is renewable for remaining three years at Davidson provided they are able to maintain a minimum GPA, progress toward degree requirements, and to remain actively engaged in theatre via classes and production work. Recipients are not required to declare a theatre major.
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