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💰 Dominican University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
27
Automatic
1
In-State Awards
$500-$26,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$500-$26,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$2,250-$30,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.5 GPA

Dominican University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $500-$26,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.5 GPA. Against tuition of $38,328, students receiving the largest award pay about $12,328 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Dominican University

Tuition & fees
$38,328
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Largest annual award
$26,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$12,328/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $12,716), 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 Dominican University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Dominican University — no separate application

1 award granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

Brennan School of Business Graduate Scholarships
Award
$3,000-$4,500 total in-state
$3,000-$4,500 total out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
Graduate scholarships for MBA or MS in Healthcare Management students based on GPA.
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Other scholarships at Dominican University (26)

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

Barbantini Family Scholarship
$5,000/yr
Scholarship for incoming students interested in the study of Italian language and culture.
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Brennan Business Scholars
$500-$2,000/yr
Stackable scholarship for admitted first-year students with an intended business-related major.
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Butler Youth Services Scholarship
$15,000 total
Scholarship for MLIS students with a focus in children's services for public or school libraries.
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Catholic High School Scholarship
$2,500/yr
Renewable scholarship for graduates of Catholic high schools.
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Christine and John Parmer Scholarship
$1,900/yr
Scholarship for graduate students enrolled in the School of Education.
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Davlin Family Scholarship in Aging
$2,250 one-time
Scholarship for part-time or full-time students in practicum placements with an interest in working with older adults.
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Director's Scholarship
Scholarship for current MSW students with a cumulative 3.5 GPA.
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Dominican Star Scholarship
$4,000/yr
Scholarship for transfer students from City Colleges of Chicago enrolled in the Chicago Star Scholarship program.
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Dominican Traditions Scholarship
$2,000/yr
Renewable awards available to children and grandchildren of Dominican University graduates.
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ExcEL Scholar Awards
$2,000 one-time
Gap funding support for undergraduates who want to build hands-on educational experiences.
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First-Year Merit Scholarships
$12,000-$26,000/yr
Merit scholarships awarded for academic achievement to full-time first-year applicants.
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Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois
$2,500-$5,000/yr
Tuition assistance program for academically talented Illinois students pursuing teaching careers in high-need schools.
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Hearst Nursing Scholarship
$7,500/yr
Scholarship for first-year freshman students accepted into the Direct Entry Nursing Program with demonstrated financial need.
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Helen Brach Foundation Scholarship
$30,000 total
Scholarship for Catholic School teachers enrolled in the School of Education.
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Ida Brechtel Scholarship
$10,000/yr
Scholarship for students planning to major in chemistry or biology-chemistry.
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Katherine Inglis Sutter Scholarship
$8,200/yr
Scholarship for graduate students with demonstrated financial need in Special Education.
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Lillian T. and Lincoln Hall Endowed Scholarship
$4,400/yr
Scholarship for graduate students pursuing the MAT in Elementary Education with the Early Childhood Endorsement.
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MTI (Minority Teachers of Illinois) Scholarship
$7,500/yr
State scholarship for students intending to teach in Illinois schools serving low-income or minority populations.
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Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Scholarships
$2,500/yr
Scholarship for transfer students who are members of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society.
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Sinsinawa Legacy Scholarship
Full tuition scholarship for first-year students from Sinsinawa Dominican-sponsored high schools.
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Sr. Marie Grant, OP Scholarship
$1,400/yr
Scholarship for graduate students with demonstrated financial need enrolled in the School of Education.
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Sr. Philip Mary Reilly Scholarship
$15,000 total
Scholarship for School of Education students pursuing licensure in world languages.
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SUCCESS Scholarship
$2,500-$5,000/yr
Scholarship for students who are members of an approved college enrichment group or organization.
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The Pillars Scholarship
Scholarship for admitted first-year and transfer students interested in becoming urban leaders committed to social justice.
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Transfer Merit Scholarships
$11,000-$19,000/yr
Merit scholarships awarded to transfer applicants pursuing a degree full-time.
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Westlake Health Foundation Nursing Scholarship
Scholarship for first-year and transfer students planning to major in nursing who live in the western suburbs of Chicago.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Dominican University

Early Action
11/01/2025
Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about Dominican University scholarships

How much merit aid does Dominican University give?

Published awards range $500-$26,000/yr. Dominican University lists 27 merit scholarships in total.

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

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.5 GPA. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $500-$26,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Dominican University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 68% of tuition.

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

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

When is the scholarship deadline at Dominican University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 11/01/2025. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

💡 Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Dominican University's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.

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