University of Dayton 2023 Merit scholarships for Undergraduate Students

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

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

University of Dayton (UD) Information

The University of Dayton (UD) is a private Catholic research university in Dayton, Ohio, United States. It was founded in 1850 by the Society of Mary (Marianists) and is one of three Marianist universities in the United States.

UD offers more than 80 undergraduate and 50 graduate degree programs, including programs in business, engineering, education, law, and the arts and sciences. The university has a strong commitment to experiential learning and community engagement, and students have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of service and leadership programs.

Aims and Benefits of the 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.

Qualification Criteria for the University of Dayton Merit Scholarships

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

Interview date, process, and venue for University of Dayton merit scholarships

Evaluation Criteria

Once your application is complete, the evaluation and review process takes approximately 2–4 weeks (specific programs may have a longer evaluation and review process).
Official decision letters, immigration documents, and instructions for confirming your enrollment will be emailed to the email address used on the admission application.
You can check your status 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: