Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will close on the 15th of December, 2024
Scholarship Summary:
McDaniel College offers the Dorsey Scholarship to outstanding freshmen students (domestic and international) who will be future leaders at McDaniel College. In their role as Dorsey Scholars, Dorsey scholarship recipients will serve as Ambassadors of the College, representing the college with integrity. All applicants who submit their application for admissions before December 15 are considered for the Dorsey Scholarship.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be eligible for a Dorsey scholarship, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually. International students who are not eligible to submit the FAFSA must have this documented in writing following a meeting with the Financial Aid Office.
As regards academic qualifications, there are no set criteria but approximately 5 students, representing the top 2% of the applicant pool are awarded each year.
Value of Scholarship:
The McDaniel Dorsey Scholarship covers the annual cost of tuition, room and board for eight consecutive semesters or the completion of a bachelor’s degree, whichever comes first.
In addition, Dorsey scholars also receive a stipend for books (up to $600 per semester), technology (up to $2,000), and travel to McDaniel College Europe in Budapest (up to $2,000).
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply for this scholarship;
i. All applicants who submit their application for admission before December 15 are considered for the Dorsey Scholarship. Admissions counselors identify possible Dorsey Scholars by reviewing the academic record and academic rigor of each applicant, as well as assessing character, motivation and potential for success.
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply for this scholarship;
i. All applicants who submit their application for admission before December 15 are considered for the Dorsey Scholarship. Admissions counselors identify possible Dorsey Scholars by reviewing the academic record and academic rigor of each applicant, as well as assessing character, motivation and potential for success.
ii. Approximately 20 students, representing the top 2% of the applicant pool, are invited to participate in the Dorsey Scholars competition. Students are invited in January by their admissions counselor and also receive a print invitation.
iii. The Dorsey Competition occurs the day before the annual Scholars on the Hill event. Dorsey candidates arrive on Friday evening for a reception that includes dinner and the opportunity to socialize with current Dorsey Scholars, the President and other college administrators.
iv. Dorsey candidates who attend Friday's reception and the Scholars on the Hill event the following day will be invited to participate in a virtual interview with the Dorsey Scholar Selection Committee. This interview takes place the week following these events to assess the qualities and achievements of each Dorsey Scholar candidate.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the McDaniel College Dorsey Scholarship Page.
v. Up to five recipients will typically be notified in mid-March. Candidates who participated in the Dorsey Competition will be considered for other merit scholarships, including the Presidential Scholarship.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the McDaniel College Dorsey Scholarship Page.