The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships awards merit-based academic scholarships and grants each year to entering freshmen and transfer students. All institutional scholarship/grant programs awards are based on a combination of ACT/SAT scores and cumulative high school grade point average. Transfer scholarships are based on a combination of transferable hours and grade point average. Freshman scholarships are four year, renewable scholarships requiring full time enrollment. Additionally, transfer scholarships are three year, renewable scholarship also requiring full time enrollment.

First-time Freshman/Transfer Scholarships
Click HERE for detailed descriptions of the available scholarships.

Athletic Awards
Four-Year Scholarship: These awards are based on athletic ability in basketball, cross-country, volleyball and softball. For more information, contact the Athletic Department at (504) 816-4752.

Talent-Based Awards
Four-Year Scholarship: These awards are based on individual talent in theater, music and art. Amount varies. For more information, contact the Division of Humanities at (504) 816-4689.

Scholarship & Grant Policy 2009-10
Click HERE to view Dillard University's Scholarship & Grant policy.

Dillard University reserves the right to review and adjust awards at any time to maintain compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations.