Apply for an Institutional Scholarship
Awarding process:
- All applications for admission are reviewed for scholarship eligibility. You will be notified shortly after acceptance of any scholarships you qualify for. You will be contacted if any further information is needed.
- Undergraduate students must submit a FAFSA to be considered for a scholarship.
- Unless otherwise noted in the scholarship description, Davenport scholarships will cover up to tuition, fees and books after all federal and state aid (excluding student loans and work study) has been applied. External scholarships (Ex: Rotary Clubs, churches, etc.) can be used to cover other University costs such as books or room and board, but will not result in a refund to the student.
- Some scholarships require an additional application, including the Gerald R. Ford Scholarship; the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Inherit The Dream Scholarship; and the President's Scholarship.
- Be sure to read through the general scholarship guidelines for more details.
| Si Se Puede Cesar E. Chavez Scholarship | |
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Maximum Annual Amount |
Up to full tuition and fees |
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Per Semester Amounts |
Tuition and fees |
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Student Type |
New high school student
New adult student
New transfer student
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Program Type |
Undergraduate |
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To Qualify |
Minimum 2.00 GPA (end of junior year). Competitive essay is required (due December 1st). Recommended enrollment of 12 credit hours per fall and winter semester, with spring summer enrollment of 6 credit hours. Minimum of 6 credit hours per semester required. Students involved in community service and/or activities in support of diversity and inclusion are encouraged to apply. Essay Topic: “How I have demonstrated and plan to demonstrate in my life ideals espoused by Cesar E. Chavez including leadership, environmentalism, social justice, and community service.” |
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Renewable |
Up to 4 years or bachelor's degree (whichever is shorter) |
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Renewal CGPA |
Students must maintain Standards of Academic Progress |
| Martin Luther King Inherit the Dream Scholarship | |
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Maximum Annual Amount |
Up to full tuition and fees |
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Per Semester Amounts |
Tuition and fees |
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Student Type |
New high school student
New adult student
New transfer student
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Program Type |
Undergraduate |
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To Qualify |
Minimum 2.00 GPA (end of junior year). Competitive essay is required (due December 1st). Recommended enrollment of 12 credit hours per fall and winter semester, with spring summer enrollment of 6 credit hours. Minimum of 6 credit hours per semester required. Students involved in community service and/or activities in support of diversity and inclusion are encouraged to apply. Essay Topic: “How I have demonstrated and plan to demonstrate in my life ideals espoused by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, including leadership, equality, inclusion of people from different cultures, beliefs and community service.” |
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Renewable |
Up to 4 years or bachelor's degree (whichever is shorter) |
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Renewal CGPA |
Students must maintain Standards of Academic Progress |
| Gerald R. Ford Memorial Scholarship | |
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Maximum Annual Amount |
Full tuition and fees, on-campus room and board, study abroad, textbooks |
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Per Semester Amounts |
Full tuition and fees, on-campus room and board, study abroad, textbooks |
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Student Type |
New high school student
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Program Type |
Undergraduate |
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To Qualify |
Minimum 3.75 CGPA (end of junior year) and minimum 31 ACT. Competitive essay is required (due January 15). Minimum enrollment of 15 credit hours per fall and winter semesters required; optional minimum of 6 credits for spring/summer semester. Essay Topic: "How I have demonstrated and plan to demonstrate in my life characteristics espoused by Gerald R. Ford including leadership, civic responsibility, service, ethics and courage of conviction." |
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Renewable |
Up to 4 years or bachelor's degree (whichever is shorter) |
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Renewal CGPA |
3.60 (checked at the end of winter semester for awarding for the following academic year) |
| President's Scholarship (Charter Scholarship) | |
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Maximum Annual Amount |
Full tuition and fees |
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Per Semester Amounts |
Tuition and fees |
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Student Type |
New high school student
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Program Type |
Undergraduate |
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To Qualify |
Minimum 3.90 CGPA (end of junior year) OR minimum 31 ACT and 3.0 CGPA OR minimum 1360 SAT (verbal + math) and 3.0 CGPA. Competitive essay is required (due January 15). Minimum enrollment of 15 credit hours per fall and winter semesters required; optional minimum 6 credit hours for spring/summer semester. Essay topic: "How will a Davenport education help you achieve your career goals?" Essays should be approximately 500 to 750 words long and will be evaluated based upon the specific career goals, how those goals fit within a program at Davenport and the quality of the writing. Awarding Process The essay plays a primary role in the awarding process. Other factors such as overall GPA, standardized test scores and class rank are considered when making decisions. All candidates are reviewed and essays read by a committee made up of representatives from Admissions, Faculty and Financial Aid. That committee’s recommendations are then reviewed by the Executive Vice President for Enrollment and Student Development and the Executive Director of Admissions. The final decisions are reviewed by the President of Davenport University. |
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Renewable |
Up to 4 years or bachelor's degree (whichever is shorter) |
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Renewal CGPA |
3.60 (checked at the end of winter semester for awarding for the following academic year) |
| Gold | |
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Maximum Annual Amount |
$3,000 |
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Per Semester Amounts |
Full-time: $1,500 3/4 time: $1,125 Half-time: $750 |
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Student Type |
New high school student
New adult student
New transfer student
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Program Type |
Undergraduate |
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To Qualify |
One of the following must be met for high school students to qualify:
One of the following must be met for transfer students to qualify:
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Renewable |
Up to 4 years or bachelor's degree (whichever is shorter) |
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Renewal CGPA |
3.00 (checked at the end of winter semester for awarding for the following academic year) |
| Platinum | |
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Maximum Annual Amount |
$4,000 |
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Per Semester Amounts |
Full-time: $2,000 3/4 time: $1,500 Half-time: $1,000 |
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Student Type |
New high school student
New adult student
New transfer student
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Program Type |
Undergraduate |
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To Qualify |
One of the following must be met for high school students to qualify:
One of the following must be met for transfer students to qualify:
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Renewable |
Up to 4 years or bachelor's degree (whichever is shorter) |
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Renewal CGPA |
3.20 (checked at the end of winter semester for awarding for the following academic year) |
| Medallion | |
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Maximum Annual Amount |
$2,000 |
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Per Semester Amounts |
Full-time: $1,000 Half-time: $500 |
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Student Type |
New graduate-level student
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Program Type |
Graduate (any masters program) |
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To Qualify |
Minimum 3.8 CGPA from a bachelor’s degree program and be fully accepted into a graduate program |
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Renewable |
Up to 4 years or master's degree (whichever is shorter) |
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Renewal CGPA |
3.50 (checked at the end of winter semester for awarding for the following academic year) |
| Silver | |
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Maximum Annual Amount |
$2,000 |
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Per Semester Amounts |
Full-time: $1,000 3/4 time: $750 Half-time: $500 |
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Student Type |
New high school student
New adult student
New transfer student
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Program Type |
Undergraduate |
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To Qualify |
One of the following must be met for high school/GED students to qualify:
One of the following must be met for transfer students to qualify:
The following must be met for either high school/GED or transfer students to qualify:
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Renewable |
Up to 4 years or bachelor's degree (whichever is shorter) |
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Renewal CGPA |
2.80 (checked at the end of winter semester for awarding for the following academic year) |
| Scholars | |
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Maximum Annual Amount |
$1,500 |
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Per Semester Amounts |
Full-time: $750 Half-time: $375 |
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Student Type |
New graduate-level student
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Program Type |
Graduate (any masters program) |
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To Qualify |
Minimum 3.50 CGPA from a bachelor’s degree program and be fully accepted into a graduate program |
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Renewable |
Up to 4 years or master's degree (whichever is shorter) |
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Renewal CGPA |
3.20 (checked at the end of winter semester for awarding for the following academic year) |
| Graduate | |
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Maximum Annual Amount |
$1,000 |
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Per Semester Amounts |
Full-time: $500 Half-time: $250 |
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Student Type |
New graduate-level student
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Program Type |
Graduate (any masters program) |
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To Qualify |
Minimum 3.0 CGPA from a bachelor’s degree program and be fully accepted into a graduate program |
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Renewable |
Up to 4 years or master's degree (whichever is shorter) |
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Renewal CGPA |
3.00 (checked at the end of winter semester for awarding for the following academic year) |
| Academic Excellence for Undergraduate | ||||
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Maximum Annual Amount |
$1,500 - - - - - - - - $1,000 - - - - - - - - - - $500 | |||
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Per Semester Amounts |
Full-time: $750 3/4 time: $563 Half-time: $375 - - - - - - - - - Full-time: $500 3/4 time: $375 Half-time: $250 - - - - - - - - - - Full-time: $250 3/4 time: $188 Half-time: $125 | |||
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Student Type |
Continuing student
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Program Type |
Undergraduate | |||
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To Qualify |
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Renewable |
Not automatically renewable | |||
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Renewal CGPA |
N/A | |||
| Academic Excellence for Graduate | |
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Maximum Annual Amount |
$1,000 |
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Per Semester Amounts |
Full-time: $500 Half-time: $250 |
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Student Type |
Continuing student
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Program Type |
Graduate (any masters program) |
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To Qualify |
Minimum 3.80 CGPA and minimum 12 graduate-level credit hours earned at Davenport |
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Renewable |
Not automatically renewable |
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Renewal CGPA |
N/A |
| Student Club | |
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Maximum Annual Amount |
$2,000 |
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Per Semester Amounts |
Full-time: $1,000 3/4 time: $750 Half-time: $500 |
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Student Type |
New high school student
New adult student
New transfer student
Continuing student
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Program Type |
Undergraduate |
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To Qualify |
Submit copy of first-place national championship certificate to the Financial Aid Office |
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Renewable |
Not automatically renewable |
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Renewal CGPA |
N/A |
| Study Abroad | |
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Maximum Annual Amount |
$1,000 |
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Per Semester Amounts |
N/A |
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Student Type |
Continuing student
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Program Type |
Undergraduate |
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To Qualify |
Minimum 3.00 CGPA, minimum 30 credit hours completed at Davenport University and a faculty reference. Deadline: May 1 for summer study abroad; June 1 for fall; October 1 for winter. Students should submit applications to the Study Abroad Advisor. |
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Renewable |
Not automatically renewable |
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Renewal CGPA |
N/A |
| High School Employee | |
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Maximum Annual Amount |
Tuition only, up to 2 courses per academic year |
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Per Semester Amounts |
N/A |
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Student Type |
High school employee
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Program Type |
Undergraduate |
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To Qualify |
Award covers tuition only for up to two classes per year, one of which must be taken in-seat at any Davenport campus. Student is responsible for associated fees and textbook costs. Student must provide documentation of eligibility directly to the Director of Admissions during the admission application process. Eligible high school employees are teachers, counselors, coaches, assistant coaches, administrators and staff. No FAFSA is required unless a student pursues other financial aid. |
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Renewable |
Not automatically renewable |
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Renewal CGPA |
N/A |
| Alumni Scholarship | |
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Maximum Annual Amount |
$500 |
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Per Semester Amounts |
Undergraduate – Full-time: $250 ¾ time: $188 Half-time: $125 Graduate – Full-time: $250 Half-time: $125 |
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Student Type |
New high school student
New adult student
New graduate-level student
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Program Type |
Undergraduate |
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To Qualify |
Associate's Degree: DU alum in good standing and fully accepted into a bachelor's program Bachelor's Degree: DU alum in good standing and fully accepted into a master's program |
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Renewable |
Up to 4 years or a bachelor's or master's degree (whichever is shorter) |
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Renewal CGPA |
Students must maintain Standards of Academic Progress |
| Community College Employee | |
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Maximum Annual Amount |
Tuition only, up to 2 courses per academic year |
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Per Semester Amounts |
N/A |
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Student Type |
Community college professor/counselor
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Program Type |
Undergraduate |
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To Qualify |
Scholarship covers tuition only —up to two classes per academic year. One class must be taken on campus, at any location. Class may be undergraduate or graduate level. Student is responsible for associated fees and textbook costs. Student must provide a letter from their supervisor that identifies the student as a school employee. The letter must state the employee’s current job title as documentation that they meet eligibility requirements. Student must submit an admissions application. FAFSA is not required. Scholarship is not automatically renewable. Recipients must reapply for scholarship consideration annually. |
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Renewable |
Not automatically renewable |
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Renewal CGPA |
N/A |
