Dominican University International Merit Scholarships in California USA, 2018-2019

Entries are currently ongoing at the Dominican University of California for International Merit Scholarships. These scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate degree programme in any of the courses offered in the university.

Admitted full-time freshman and transfer students on Visa with foreign transcripts are automatically considered for the following renewable scholarships. A separate application is not required.

What You Need To Know About this scholarship

The Dominican University of California is a private, not-for-profit, coeducational university located in San Rafael, California. It was founded in 1890 as Dominican College by the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael.

When applying to Dominican University of California, it’s important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due Aug. 1. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 78 percent

Dominican University of California is ranked #30 in Regional Universities West. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence

LEVEL/ FIELD OF STUDY

Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate programme to study the subjects offered by the university.

HOST NATIONALITY:

Scholarship can be taken in the USA

ELIGIBLE NATIONALITY: 

International students are eligible to apply.

SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS:

Scholarship	Amount	GPA Requirement
Trustee Scholarship	$12,000 per year	Minimum 3.50
Presidential Scholarship	$10,000 per year	3.00 – 3.49
Deans Scholarship	$8,000 per year	2.50 – 2.99

Eligibility For The Dominican University International Merit Scholarships in California

Minimum cumulative GPA requirements to maintain eligibility:

• Trustee Scholarship: minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Presidential Scholarship: minimum 2.7 cumulative GPA
• Deans Scholarship: minimum 2.7 cumulative GPA

In addition to meeting the minimum cumulative GPA, to maintain Institutional aid eligibility, students must also meet Federal SAP eligibility; if the student is enrolled full-time, the student must earn at least 12 of their units attempted at the conclusion of the term, or if the student is not enrolled full-time, the student must earn at least 75% of their units attempted at the conclusion of the term.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: All international applicants for whom English is not the native tongue must provide proof of competence in the English language.

Test Requirement: Official Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) or the American College Test (ACT) scores is required.

English Language Requirement:

How to Apply For The Dominican University International Merit Scholarships in California:

Admitted full-time freshman and transfer students on Visa with foreign transcripts are automatically considered for the following renewable scholarships. A separate application is not required.

1. Dominican University of California Online Application or Common Application
   2. 500-word typed Essay as described in the application on one of the following topics:

• Describe a family, cultural, or personal tradition that is meaningful to you. Explain why.
• If you could spend a day with anyone (living, deceased or imaginary), who would it be and why?
• Required for all Nursing and Health Science (Pre-OT) applicants: Tell us why you would like to major in nursing or occupational therapy and what contributions you see yourself making to the profession. Please include any past work (paid or volunteer) experience in health care, education or social services.

3. Updated, official high school transcript (six semesters minimum);
   4. One recommendation from school faculty, administrator, and/or a counselor. Applicants who have been out of school for more than two years may submit a letter of recommendation from a professional colleague;
   5. Official Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) or the American College Test (ACT) scores.

Application Deadline:

If you are considering applying to Dominican’s Undergraduate program, we would be glad to help you through the process.

Fall 2018 – Spring 2019 International Merit Scholarships

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