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Undergraduate Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarships

All deadlines for University of Dallas scholarships use Central time.

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This includes merit awards, departmental scholarships, and more.

The Yale Fund Scholarship - Deadline: May 31, 2024 by 11:59 pm CDT for the 24/25 year.

Outside Scholarship Opportunities

These scholarships are not offered or maintained by the University. Please contact the scholarship organization with any questions about the scholarship or website. 这个列表已经放在一起,以帮助学生开始他们的奖学金申请和 does not include all outside scholarship opportunities.

您必须尽快将从特拉华大学以外收到的任何奖励报告给我们的办公室 so that arrangements can be made for appropriate credit. To report outside scholarships electronically, please log in to BannerWeb and:

  1. Click on Financial Aid box
  2. Click on Award Offer
  3. Scroll down to find "Additional Payment Options"
  4. Click "Add/View Resource" and fill out the form

您可以通过电子方式将您的外部奖学金提交到我们的资源/附加办公室 Information tab. UD may have to make changes to your existing financial aid offer, if necessary. All outside scholarships are placed on our financial aid system, however, it will never show on the official financial aid notification. Student Account Services 将能够访问的信息,以帮助您确定您欠的余额.

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Organizationally Funded Scholarships: 

Scholarships for High School Seniors: 

Scholarships With Varying Deadlines/Amounts Throughout The Year:

  • $2,500 HACE’s Dr. Ervin "Vinny" Caraballo Scholarship (Jan. 31)西班牙裔和/或拉丁裔/a/x/e全日制本科生和研究生 heritage. Minimum of 3.0 GPA required. Open to ALL majors. Scholarship winners will be required to record a video.
  • $1,000 Changing The World Scholarship (Jan. 4): STEM Majors Only. In an essay of 500 words or less, please answer the following question as clearly and creatively as possible: 作为一名STEM专业的学生,你认为你的职业道路将如何帮助世界变得更美好 place?
  • $3,000 WellBefore Scholarship (Jan. 参加任何大学课程,尤其是医学、烹饪和美学 courses. Write an essay with a minimum of 300 words on one of the following topics:
    The Prevalence of Incontinence in Adults
    The Creation of Disposable Gloves and Their Impact on Hygiene
    The Importance of Sanitization and Disinfection in the Workplace
  • $1,000 The Crowder Law Firm Scholarship  (Jan. 8): Have a GPA of 3.6 or higher. Submit an essay of approximately 1000 words addressing the following prompt: How do you define the American Dream? Do you believe it is attainable today?
  • $1,000 Elite Lawyer Scholarship  (Jan. 10): You have a current GPA of at least 3.0. You must submit either a 500-word essay or a 2-minute video presentation in response to the following question: What positive change are you working to bring to your community this year? 
  • $1,000 2024 Pioneering Women Scholarship  (Jan. 31): *For Women* Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be in good academic standing. A well-written essay of 750 to 1,000 words 讨论你作为家里第一个上大学的女性的经历 and how that shapes your goals, aspirations, and future. 
  • $2,000 Price Benowitz Social Justice Scholarship  (Feb. 28): Must be in good academic standing, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. Must possess an interest in social justice, as demonstrated by past and present volunteer, professional, and educational experiences. A 750-word essay responding to the following prompt: 残障人士在日常生活中会遇到哪些重大挑战 basis? What are some practicable public policies that could address these challenges? 请随意谈论你在所爱的人身上经历或目睹的挑战 one’s life.
  • $1,000 Quality Comix Scholarship Program (Mar 10): Write a short essay on the influence of comics on you and your view of current events or the impact of comics on society.
  • $2,500 Overcoming Disability Scholarship (Mar 27): *Students with physical or psychological disabilities that affect their ability to work. Submit a video response of 3-5 minutes to the following prompt: 为什么你认为让残疾人获得高质量的服务很重要 education? How do you think your disability has affected your life choices?  *A video must be submitted as a URL (NOT a movie file or other attachment).
  • $1,000 Maineri Law Firm Higher Education Scholarship  (Apr 3): *Visit the website for eligibility/requirements. Submit an essay of up to 500 words answering the following question: Why are you pursuing your field of study? What type of graduate degree do you plan 如何获得,以及你将如何在你追求的过程中运用你在教育中所学到的知识 future career opportunities? 
  • $2,000 Living with a Sense of Purpose Scholarship  (April 30): Applicants must also have maintained a 3.0 or higher GPA in school. A 500-1,000 word article 在如何立法以降低或减少的问题上有深思熟虑的想法 rate of suicide in the United States.
  • $2,500 Dixie Belle Paint Company Scholarship (June 15): Along with an application, submit a short essay on the topic: “How has creativity helped you in problem solving?” 1 top award winner, plus two will be awarded $1,250.
  • $2,500 Oil Field Safety Education and Policy Scholarship (Aug. 1): 写一篇至少500字的文章,详细描述他们父母的经历 work in the oil fields, methods of  protection for current and future oil fields, methods of protection for current and future oil field workers and their families, and their plan for securing their future outside of the industry. Students are encouraged 巧妙地讲述他们的故事,并概述保护工人和家庭的详细方法 in the future. 
  • $2,000 Future of Finance Award Scholarship (Aug. 17): Majoring in Business, Finance, Accounting, Maths, Economics, Management and Technology. GPA with at least 2.0. Sumit a 1000 word essay answering the following prompt: What Do You Believe Is The Future Of The Financial World? 
  • $2,500 Community Impact Scholarship (Aug. 22): Visit the website for requirements. Submit a video (5 minutes or less) or an essay of approximately 1,000 words responding to the following prompt: Why is it important to volunteer within your community? Which efforts make the biggest difference in a community? How has the time you have dedicated to community service helped you to develop your own skills and grow as an individual? 
  • $1,000 The Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship (Aug.24): GPA of 3.0 or higher. Submit an original essay (approximately 500-1000 words) answering the following prompt: 成为亲人的照顾者是一种令人难以置信的服务行为,而且往往是吃力不讨好的 job. If you have a parent who has provided care for a loved one, or if you have been 你自己也是护理员,这段经历对你的优先顺序有什么影响 goals? How will this new perspective prepare you for the future?
  • $500 Rest Right Mattress Scholarship (Aug. 30): Visit the website for requirements. Submit a 700-850 word essay in response to the following prompt: 想想你的睡眠质量,写一篇文章,谈谈你可以改善它的方法.
  • $1,000 Conquering Childhood Cancer Scholarship (Aug. 31):This opportunity is open to applicants who were diagnosed with pediatric cancer as well as those who have experiences with loved ones fighting the disease. Submit a 750 – 1,000 word essay response to the prompt: 告诉我们你作为儿童癌症幸存者的旅程或支持的经历 someone after a pediatric cancer diagnosis.
  • $1,000 First of Us Scholarship (Aug. 31): Submit a 750-1000 word essay response to the prompt: 与我们分享一个你或你的家庭成员作为第一代如何克服困难的故事 大学生和你或你的家人在这条路上学到的教训. 
  • $1,000 Safety on the Road Scholarship (Aug. 31): Visit the website for eligibility / requirements. Submit an essay 讨论你对改善道路安全的想法,以及你的建议可能产生的结果 change.
  • $1,000 Who Inspires You Scholarship (Aug. 31): * A minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing. Write an essay of 500-1,000 words discussing who has inspired you to be the person you are now or are becoming. What have they done or continue to do, and how has that impacted your life?
  • $1,000 Fighting to End Drunk Driving Scholarship (Sept. 1): Applicants must also have a 3.0 or higher GPA. Write a 500-750 word article with 促进创新和有效的教育、立法和执法的周到想法 programs to prevent drunk driving.
  • $1,000 Striving Solo Parent Scholarship (Sept. 21): You are a permanent resident or citizen of the United States. Minimum grade point average of 3.0 in your most recently completed academic semester. Submit 通过回答以下提示之一,写一篇不超过1500字的文章: 作为一个单亲妈妈,你认为追求高等教育的最大好处是什么 education at this time in your life? Before beginning your academic journey, what 你考虑过风险吗?你认为最艰巨的挑战是什么? How do you plan to address and overcome those factors? OR How has your experience as a single parent inspired you to pursue a higher education? What do you hope to teach your child(ren) as you go through this experience? How will obtaining further education benefit you and your family?
  • $2,500 Goostree Law Group Bright Futures Scholarship  (Sept. 28): You have a need for financial assistance with an annual household income of less than $75,000. You achieved a 3.0 GPA or higher in your most recently completed academic semester. Your application must include a high-quality essay, answering the following prompt in 500-1000 words: Tell us about yourself. Please describe how you have demonstrated these three characteristics throughout your academic or personal life: Leadership, Determination, and Passion. 
  • $1,000 Animal Rescue Scholarship (Sept. 30): Visit the website for eligibility / requirements. Submit a 750 words (12-point, Times New Roman font preferred) that answers the following prompt: 讨论你与救援动物或动物志愿者组织的关系 how it has impacted your life. How do you dedicate your time to helping animals and animal rescue organizations?
  • $500 Book Lovers Scholarship (Sept. 30): Submit a 250-400 word essay to the following prompt: 如果你能让世界上的每个人都读一本书,那本书会是什么 and why?
  • $1,000 2023 Empowering Immigrants Scholarship (Sept. 30): Visit the website for eligibility / requirements. Submit an essay of 750-1000 words to the following prompt: 分享你或你的家人的移民故事,你克服了什么困难,以及如何克服 this story pushes you towards your educational goals.
  • $1,000 First Responders Scholarship (Sept. 30): Visit the website for eligibility / requirements. Write an essay of 500-1,000 讨论急救人员在当今社会中的作用以及他们的作用 contribute to public safety. 作为急救人员,或者作为一个家庭,你对急救人员有什么经验 member of a first responder shaped your life? What can be done to assist the difficult job of first responders?
  • $2,000 2023 Boyk Law Veteran Scholarship (Nov. 1): *The applicant has served in the United States Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, or Reserves OR is the child or stepchild of a veteran. Submit a 750-1,000 word essay addressing at least two (2) of the following questions: 1. Tell us the story of YOU. What is driving you to go to college, and what would you like to do with your degree? 2. How has being a Veteran or the child of a Veteran affected your life? 3. If you could advise someone joining the Armed Forces or other children of Veterans, what would that advice be?
  • $2,000 Alford & Clark Injury Attorneys Students in Need Scholarship (Nov. 21): Students with a need for financial assistance and an annual family income 5万美元以下,符合以下条件:学生对职业有兴趣 攻读法律预科或人文学科学位(如政府、哲学、 或英语),学生是美国公民或永久居民. All applications must also include a video submission of 1 to 2 minutes in length answering the following question: Imagine you have graduated college and have begun your career in the legal field. How will you use your skills to help others who are in need? 
  • $1,000 Law Office of Jae Lee Immigrant Student Scholarship (Nov. 21): The student must be either a first or second-generation immigrant living in the United States. The student’s family must be considered to be low-income, with an annual household income of less than $50,000. Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Your application must also include a written essay or video submission describing your family’s immigration story and discussing what separates you from others. Written essays may be up to 500 words long, and video essays may be up to five minutes. Your essay should answer the following questions: Where did your family immigrate to the U.S. from, and how did they establish themselves in the country? What experiences have shaped your life and made you who you are today? What makes you unique or different from others? What are your goals after you receive your college degree? What profession do you want to pursue? What are your personal goals?
  • $1,000 Clark Law Group Scholarship  (Nov. 29): Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and are a child of a current or former military service member.  Submit an essay (500-1000 words) that answers the following prompt: How do you intend to serve the public with your higher education and future career? 
  • $1,000 Overcoming Adversity Scholarship 2023  (Nov. 30): 该奖学金的获得者将证明,尽管他们遇到过 hardship, they have persevered and committed themselves to becoming successful in all of their endeavors. Must have a good academic standing by holding a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Submit an essay of 500-1000 words that describes how you overcame adversity, outlining a specific roadblock through which you fought and emerged victoriously.
  • $1,000 Pontius Tax Law, PLLC (Nov. 30): Applicant has served in the United States Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, or Reserves OR is the child or stepchild of someone who has. Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing. The candidate must submit a 750-1,000 word essay response to the prompt: How can we better support Veterans in our community? Please provide specific examples.
  • $1,000 Aaron Wersing Employment Discrimination Scholarship Contest (Dec. 1): Students currently enrolled in a college, trade school, university, or law school as of the start of the fall 2023 semester. Write a 500-word essay about 什么是就业歧视法,如何降低就业歧视率 and mitigated.
  • $1,000 2023 Rise Above Scholarship  (Dec.1): Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing. Must submit a 500-750 word essay response to the prompt: 分享一次你觉得自己被员工利用的经历, intern, or group member. How did this experience affect your professional relationships with those involved? Has your experience helped you look for future or current employment red flags? How did a negative, professional situation turn out to be a positive one in the long run, and how did you learn from it?
  • $1,000 John F. Renner, P.C. Scholarship (Dec 2): Complete an essay on a choice of several topics related to law, attorney, or service to society. 
  • $1,000 James Kennedy Law One Tough Student Scholarship  (Dec. 4): You or a family member was injured by a drunk driver. You have a need for financial assistance, with an annual family income of less than $75,000. Your application 应该包括一页(大约500字)的文章,以回应以下问题 prompt: How can drunk driving accidents be reduced at a societal level? What steps can you take to prevent drunk driving in your community?
  • $1,000 The Behan Law Group Military Veteran Scholarship (Dec. 6): You are a U.S. military Veteran, a current service member in the U.S. military, or the child of a Veteran or current service member. Your current cumulative GPA is at least 2.5. Submit an essay of 500 to 1,000 words on the following topic: 你作为退伍军人或退伍军人的孩子的经历对你的学业有什么影响 and career goals?  How do you plan to use your education to make a positive impact in your community?
  • $1,000 Schwartz Injury Law Perseverance Scholarship  (Dec. 6): Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Must include an original essay of 500-1000 words addressing the following prompt: Discuss a personal injury or medical issue that you suffered and how you overcame the challenges of this experience. How has this experience prepared you for the challenges of higher education and your future career?
  • $2,000 AI Innovators Undergraduate Scholarship  (Dec. 15): Students pursuing Computer Science. Submit an essay of 500 words to the following prompts:
    1. 写一篇个人陈述,讨论你对人工智能的兴趣,过去的经历(学术) or otherwise) with AI, and post-graduation aspirations.
    2. Submit a description of an AI-related project or research that you have worked on, including the problem tackled, the AI technologies used, the process, the outcome, and the impact of the project.
  • $1,000 Fob James Law Firm Annual Scholarship Contest (Dec. 15): We are asking students to write a 150-300 word essay about the following: 描述你克服的一个障碍,以及这个经历如何展示了你的性格 or helped to shape it.
  • $1,000 Clean Energy Experts Scholarship  (Dec. 20): Must be a student/enrolled of any of the following: Environmental Science program, major in environmental sciences, or other related studies. Write a 300-word essay on any topic below of your choice: The potential for solar energy to mitigate climate change. The challenges and limitations of the widespread adoption of solar energy. The cost-effectiveness of solar energy compared to traditional fossil fuels. 
  • $1,000 Hoggatt Injury Law Children of Injured Workers Scholarship (Dec. 20): Your parent has been affected by a work-related injury. You have a current cumulative GPA of at least 2.5. Must include an essay of between 500 and 1,000 words in response to the prompt: 你的学术和职业目标是什么?这项奖学金将如何帮助你实现 them? In what ways have your parents inspired you to further your education? 
  • $1,000 Ramage Law Group Adopted Child Scholarship  (Dec. 28): Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher as of their last completed academic semester. Must have been legally adopted by one or both of their parents. An applicant will 还需要提交一篇长达800字的文章,回答以下问题 questions: What challenges have you faced as an adopted child? How have your relationships with your parents and other family members influenced your outlook on life? How has your experience affected your plans and goals for your education and career?
  • $1,000 Education Accessibility Scholarship (Dec. 31): Be the first in your family to attend a four-year college and have a minimum 3.0 GPA or above. Write a 750-word essay discussing 你认为美国的公共教育系统可以为学生做更多的事情吗 to be able to attend a higher education institution. 
  • $1,000 Gideon Asen Perseverance Scholarship (Dec. 31): Must have experienced a birth/childhood injury. The scholarship is open to any current or incoming college student. Candidates for this scholarship must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. A 750-1,000 word essay response to the following prompt: 谈谈你是如何坚持面对出生/童年带来的挑战的 injury to pursue higher education. 

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