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Merit Scholarships

Denison annually offers more than 1000 academic scholarships for first year students. If you wish to be considered for one of these, be sure to submit a completed admissions application by January 15, unless otherwise noted. All of Denison's academic scholarships and awards are renewable for four years by maintaining the award's stipulated grade point average.

Scholarship Amount Qualifications
Wells Scholarship in the Sciences $34,000 Based on academic talent and personal merit. These awards are competition based and require a specific application.
Dunbar Scholarship in the Humanities $34,000 Based on academic talent and personal merit. These awards are competition based and require a specific application.
Paschal Carter Scholarship $34,000 These awards are competition based and open only to National Merit Semi-Finalists. A specific application is required. To be named a recipient, candidates must achieve National Merit Finalist standing.
Mary Carr Endowed Scholarship $34,000 Based on superior academic achievement, outstanding leadership and personal merit. These awards require the student to be nominated by the admissions committee. No separate application necessary.
Dr. Betty Lovelace Scholarship $34,000 Based on superior academic achievement, outstanding leadership and personal merit, and to recognize Denison's ongoing commitment to diversify the community. These awards require the student to be nominated by the admissions committee.
Battelle* $34,000 *Restricted to central Ohio students.
Founders $17,000 Based on academic achievement, leadership and personal merit.
Bob and Nancy Good $17,000 Based on academic achievement, leadership and personal merit, and to recognize Denison's ongoing commitment to diversify the community.
Tyree/Parajon Scholarship $17,000 Based on academic achievement, leadership and personal merit, and to recognize Denison's ongoing commitment to diversify the community.
Hla/Fisher Scholarship $13,000 Based on academic achievement, leadership and personal merit, and to recognize Denison's ongoing commitment to diversify the community.
Alumni Awards $8,000 and $13,000 Based on academic achievement, leadership and personal merit.
Park National Bank* $17,000 *Restricted to central Ohio students.
I Know I Can $2,000 Offered to one graduate of each of the 16 Columbus Public High Schools.
Upward Bound $17,000 Upward Bound Program Members

If you have applied for admission to Denison and appear to be qualified for one of these scholarships, you will be given automatic consideration or, in particular cases, invited to apply. The exceptions are the Wells, Dunbar and Paschal Carter scholarships which require a separate application.

Letters of interest or inquiry concerning specific academic awards are welcome.

Further Information

For more detailed information regarding merit scholarships, please contact the Admissions Office at 1-800-DENISON or (740) 587-6276.

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