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Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships
Rosenwald Hall, Suite 203
2601 Gentilly Boulevard
New Orleans, Louisiana 70122
Ph. (504)816-4677
Fx. (504)816-5456
financialaid@dillard.edu
Office Hours:
M-F 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Dillard University offers a competitive Scholarship/Grant Package to eligible first-year students who demonstrated strong academic performance in high school.The primary criterion used to determine a student’s eligibility is based on the students’ ACT/SAT score and Cumulative Grade Point Average(GPA).
However, in one or more of the scholarship and/or grant awards, there are other components that can factor into the student’s eligibility which includes: State of Residence, Housing (on-campus vs. off campus), and other Resources (Grant/Scholarships) the student may be receiving.
All students who are regularly admitted to Dillard University have a strong chance of being awarded one of the following merit based awards!
Please know that acceptance into Dillard University does not guarantee one of the below scholarships. Scholarship dollars are limited, thus Dillard University reserves the right, without notice, to limit (or not offer) any one of the scholarship discussed below. The University will, in writing, notify all student of their eligible scholarship.
Merit-Based Awards are awarded to incoming freshmen graduating in the same year (i.e. if the student is applying for Fall 2026, the graduation date should be May/June 2026). There is no internal application needed, however, Top Tier Scholarship (University and Presidential) recipients will be required to submit an essay stating why Dillard University is the right institution to enhance their collegiate experience. Top Tier Scholarship awards are limited and are given on a first-come basis.
Eligibility for Merit-based awards are determined based on the student’s grade point average and SAT/ACT scores, if applicable. Every student who is admitted to Dillard University will be considered for one of the following awards based on the credentials presented at the time of acceptance. Students will have an opportunity to request one (1) additional review of their scholarship award. Details about that process will be sent to each student individually once award letters are sent out. A general overview of each award criteria is listed below.
All scholarship award amounts are based on yearly disbursements and are based on full-time enrollment (12 credit hours or more). Students must complete 24 credit hours at the end of the Spring semester and maintain the required grade point average for the respective scholarship award to be considered for scholarship renewal.
*Please note: amounts are reviewed and subject to change annually
| University Scholarship | Presidential Scholarship | Dean’s Scholarship | Merit Scholarship | DU Grand I | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Tuition Room & Board | Full Tuition | $10,000 | $8,000 | $6,000 | |
| With ACT/SAT Scores | 3.8 GPA or higher 27 ACT or 1220 SAT or highe | 3.67 – 3.799 GPA 25 ACT or 1200 SAT or higher | 3.0 – 3.599 21 ACT or 1060 SAT or higher | 2.75 GPA or higher 19 ACT or 990 SAT or higher | 2.5 GPA or higher 18 ACT or 960 SAT or higher |
| W/O ACT/SAT Scores | Not Available | Not Available | 3.6 GPA or higher Maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher while enrolled at DU | 3.25 – 3.59 GPA Maintain a 2.75 GPA or higher while enrolled at DU | 3.0 – 3.249 GPA Maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher while enrolled at DU |
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