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πŸ’° Dillard University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
5
Automatic
3
In-State Awards
$6,000-$10,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$6,000-$10,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.5 GPA / 18 ACT

Dillard University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $6,000-$10,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 2.5 GPA / 18 ACT. Against tuition of $20,118, students receiving the largest award pay about $10,118 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Dillard University

Tuition & fees
$20,118
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Largest annual award
$10,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$10,118/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $13,543), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on Dillard University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Dillard University β€” no separate application

3 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

Dean’s Scholarship
Award
$10,000/yr in-state
$10,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+ β€’ ACT 21+ β€’ SAT 1060+
Annual $10,000 scholarship for students with a 3.0 GPA and 21 ACT/1060 SAT, or a 3.6 GPA without test scores.
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DU Grand I
Award
$6,000/yr in-state
$6,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.5+ β€’ ACT 18+ β€’ SAT 960+
Annual $6,000 scholarship for students with a 2.5 GPA and 18 ACT/960 SAT, or a 3.0-3.249 GPA without test scores.
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Merit Scholarship
Award
$8,000/yr in-state
$8,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.8+ β€’ ACT 19+ β€’ SAT 990+
Annual $8,000 scholarship for students with a 2.75 GPA and 19 ACT/990 SAT, or a 3.25-3.59 GPA without test scores.
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Other scholarships at Dillard University (2)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Presidential Scholarship
Full tuition award for incoming freshmen with a 3.67 to 3.799 GPA and a 25 ACT or 1200 SAT.
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University Scholarship
Full tuition, room, and board award for incoming freshmen with a 3.8 GPA or higher and a 27 ACT or 1220 SAT.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Dillard University

Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about Dillard University scholarships

How much merit aid does Dillard University give?

Published awards range $6,000-$10,000/yr. Dillard University lists 5 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at Dillard University?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 2.5 GPA / 18 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does Dillard University give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $6,000-$10,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Dillard University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 50% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at Dillard University?

3 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

When is the scholarship deadline at Dillard University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is Rolling. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Dillard University's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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