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Whether you’re seeking college freshman scholarships or other forms of financial aid for college, âùºìÔº is here for you.

If you’re like most students, receiving financial aid for college is vital to funding your education. At âùºìÔº, 92% of our students receive some form of financial aid and scholarships. In fact, 92% of our students receive a scholarship or gift aid each year, which, unlike student loans, these funds do not have to be repaid. We award more than $30 million every year in DU scholarships, Michigan merit scholarships and Foundation scholarships. That includes the full-tuition Ford Scholarship in memory of late President Gerald Ford, who briefly taught and coached at âùºìÔº.Ìý

If you need help navigating DU financial aid for college, reach out to our financial aid counseling team at financialaid@davenport.edu or by calling toll free at 866.774.0004.

$30M
âùºìÔº awards $30 million in scholarships annually
92%
Over 92% of âùºìÔº students receive financial aid for college

Explore âùºìÔº Scholarships

Click below based on what type of student you are:Ìý

Incoming freshman

Name of Scholarship Award Qualifications Requirements Renewal Requirements
Gerald R. Ford Memorial Scholarship The scholarship covers the cost of tuition, books, fees, a study abroad experience, on-campus housing and meal plans 3.75 GPAÌý
  • Application: Email resume and competitive essay to Admissions Representative.
    Application closedÌý
  • Minimum enrollmentÌýof 15 credit hours per fall and winter semesters required; optional minimum of 6 credits for spring/summer semester.
 3.60+ GPA
Martin Luther King Inherit the Dream Scholarship Up to full tuition 2.0+ GPAÌý

Application requirements
Application closed

 Maintain Standards of Academic Progress
Si Se Puede Cesar E. Chavez Scholarship Up to full tuition 2.0+ GPA Application requirements
Application closed		 Maintain Standards of Academic Progress
University President $10,000/yr MaxÌý

$10,000

Per semester:Ìý Full-time $5,000,Ìý3/4 time $3,750, half-time $2,500

3.90+ GPAÌýor

1400 SAT & 3.5 GPAÌýor

30 ACT & 3.5 GPA


Application closed

Limited to only five (5) recent high school graduates per academic year

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 Maintain Standards of Academic Progress
Excellence $8,000/yr Max

$8,000

Per semester:Ìý Full-time $4,000, 3/4 time $3,000,Ìýhalf-time $2,000

3.50+ GPAÌýor

3.0 GPA with 1140 SATÌýorÌý3.0 with 23 ACT or

BPA, DECA, HOSA,ÌýorÌýSkills USA national top 10 finisherÌý+ 3.00 overall GPA

 Recent high school graduate Maintain Standards of Academic Progress
Achievement $6,500/yr Max

$6,500

Per semester:Ìý Full-time $3,250, 3/4 time $2,438, half-time $1,625

 3.0 to 3.4999 GPAÌýor

2.5 GPA with 1070 SATÌýor

2.5 with 21 ACTÌýor

BPA, DECA, HOSA,ÌýorÌýSkills USA state competition participantÌý+ 2.5 overall GPA

 Recent high school graduate Maintain Standards of Academic Progress
Signature $5,000/yr Max

$5,000Ìý

Per semester:Ìý Full-time $2,500, 3/4 time $1,875, half-time $1,250

Admitted but with an overall GPA less than 3.0

 Recent high school graduate Maintain Standards of Academic Progress

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*The best option will be awarded to you based on qualifications.

Incoming transfer student

Name of Scholarship Award Qualifications
Panther Transfer Scholarship: $4,500/24 Credits

Proration:

12+ credit hours:

  • $4,500 annually
  • $2,250 per semester

9-11 credit hours:

  • $3,375 annually
  • $1,688 per semester

6-8 credit hours:

  • $2,250 annually
  • $1,125 per semester

Accepted to âùºìÔº as a transfer student

Transfer GPA: 2.99 or Below

Panther Honors Transfer Scholarship: $5,500/24 Credits

Proration:

12+ credit hours:

  • $5,500 annually
  • $2,750 per semester

9-11 credit hours:

  • $4,125 annually
  • $2,063 per semester

6-8 credit hours:

  • $2,750 annually
  • $1,375 per semester

    Accepted to âùºìÔº as a transfer student

    Transfer GPA: 3.0-3.49

    Panther Distinguished Transfer Scholarship: $6,500/24 Credits

    Proration:

    12+ credit hours:

    • $6,500 annually
    • $3,250 per semester

    9-11 credit hours:

    • $4,875 annually
    • $2,438Ìýper semester

    6-8 credit hours:

    • $3,250Ìýannually
    • $1,625 per semester

      Accepted to âùºìÔº as a transfer student

      Transfer GPA: 3.5+

      Phi Theta Kappa Transfer: $1,500 up to 24 credits

      Proration:

      12+ credit hours:

      • $1,500 annually
      • $750 per semester

      9-11 credit hours:

      • $1,125Ìýannually
      • $562Ìýper semester

      6-8 credit hours:

      • $750Ìýannually
      • $375Ìýper semester

      3-5 credit hours:

      • $375 annuallyÌý
      • $187 per semester

      Accepted to âùºìÔº as a transfer student

      Member of Phi Theta Kappa

      Can be combined with the Panthers Transfer, Panthers Honors or Panthers Distinguished scholarships
      Partner Tuition Grants Varies based on the partnership agreement

      Partner employee

      New transfer undergraduate student


      *The best option will be awarded to you based on qualifications.

      Adult student (no prior college experience)

      Name of Scholarship Award Qualifications Requirements Renewal Requirements
      Titanium
      $6,000/yr MaxÌý

      $6,000

      3.75+ High School GPAÌýor

      3.0+ GPA with a 28 ACT or 1320 SAT

      		 New adult student Maintain Standards of Academic Progress
      Platinum
      $4,000/yr Max

      $4,000

      3.5+ High School GPAÌýor

      3.0+ GPA with a 23ÌýACT or 1140 SAT

      		 New adult student Maintain Standards of Academic Progress
      Gold
      $3,000/yr Max

      $3,000

      3.2+ High School GPAÌýor

      3.0+ GPA with a 21ÌýACT or 1070ÌýSAT

      		 New adult student Maintain Standards of Academic Progress

      Silver
      $2,000/yr Max

      $2,000Ìý

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      2.8+ High School GPAÌýor

      2.0+ GPA with a 21ÌýACT or 1070ÌýSATÌýor

      Qualifying test score Ìýor

      GED of 530+

      		 New adult student Maintain Standards of Academic Progress

      Partner Tuition Grants

      Varies based on the partnership agreement

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      Partner employee

      		 New adult student Varies

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      *The best option will be awarded to you based on qualifications.

      Graduate Students

      Name of Scholarship Award Qualifications Requirements Renewal Requirements
      Medallion $2,000/yr Max

      $2,000

      Per semester:Ìý Full-time $1,000, half-time $500

      		 3.8 GPA New Graduate student 3.50 GPA
      Scholars $1,500/yr Max

      $1,500

      Per semester:Ìý Full-time $750, half-time $375

      		 3.5 GPA New Graduate student 3.20 GPA
      Graduate $1,000/yr Max

      $1,000

      Per semester:Ìý Full-time $500, half-time $250

      		 3.0 GPA New Graduate student

      3.00 GPA

      Partner Tuition Grants

      Varies based on the partnership agreement

      		 Partner employee New Graduate student Varies

      Additional scholarship opportunities and resources

      DU Foundation Scholarships

      âùºìÔº awards scholarships funded by private donations to the âùºìÔº Foundation. These scholarships are awarded based onÌýcampus location you attend and/or special requirements established by the donors.

      You are invited to apply, and we hope you will. Once you've submitted the application and you meet the criteria, you will be considered for our âùºìÔº Foundation scholarships. If you are selected to receive one of our âùºìÔº Foundation awards, we will notify you!Ìý

      Applications will be accepted throughout the academic year; however, scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to students enrolled half-time or more. Continuing students must have a minimumÌýCGPA of 2.8. Primary consideration will be given to the earliest applicants meeting the scholarship criteria.

      • Instructions
        • Complete the FAFSA if you have not yet done so (DU FAFSA code: 002249). Data from the FAFSA is used in the awarding process for various scholarships.
        • Submit your
          • Make sure you read each question carefully and complete all areas of the application.Ìý
          • Completing this application does not guarantee scholarship funds.
          • Some of the Foundation Scholarships require essays. To see the essay requirements and how to apply clickÌýhere.

      DU's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Scholarships

      Outside and Community Scholarships

      âùºìÔº has pulled together a list of outside and community scholarships. The scholarships are listed as categorical and general scholarships. To see what you may qualify for visitÌý

      Scholarship Search Engines

      There are many scholarship search engines available for students to use. These search engines can pinpoint scholarships based on your particular major, interests, where you live and other demographics. The links provided are some of the most popular and useful search engines.

      Helpful hints for online searches

      • Do not pay for a scholarship search. The search options âùºìÔº lists are free searches; however, we encourage students and parents to read carefully all the information.
      • Do not pay to apply for a scholarship. Do not pay for any kind of "processing" fee. Scholarships offered from legitimate sources do not require any fees.
      • Set up a separate email account through yahoo, google, hotmail or some other service. Use this separate email just for your scholarship searches. Some scholarship searches do send out advertisements, and using an email account separate from your personal account will betterÌýprotect your personal account from unwanted emails.
      • Research scholarships beyond just what the search engines provide.
      • Be very careful about providing confidential information. You should never have to submit your social security number or anything similar to that. If in doubt, contact your âùºìÔºÌýfinancial aid counselor.

      Next steps

      • If you haven't done so already,Ìý.
        • Apply early for the best scholarship opportunities.
      • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. âùºìÔº'sÌýFAFSA code: 002249.Ìý
      • Discover otherÌýfinancial aid options.

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