NDNU Merit Scholarships Freshmen & Transfers Entering Fall 2010

Recognizing academic, artistic, leadership, and athletic achievements, several NDNU merit-based scholarships can help with the costs of your undergraduate education.

Many freshmen and transfer students are eligible to apply for one of the following programs which reward exceptional work and talent providing the students complete the application for admission by the stated deadlines. Commitment to community service is a major consideration in selecting recipients. International students are considered for these awards. Once you have been admitted to NDNU, you may be considered for one of the following renewable, merit-based awards regardless of financial need:

Ralston Presidential Scholarships: $24,000/ year
Provost Scholarships: $14,000/year

• Apply for admission by December 1; interviews in January; awards announced in February
• Freshmen—minimum 3.8 academic GPA; 600 on each SAT section, including writing
• Transfers—minimum 3.6 in 30 or more transferable units
• Strong consideration for demonstrated leadership and community service experience
• Presidential Scholarship includes a $2,000 work award and internship with NDNU president, vice president, or dean
• Housing residency requirement for both scholarships during the entire undergraduate degree

NDNU Emerging Artist Talent Scholarships in Art, Music, Musical Theatre,
Theatre or English (Writing): Up to $9,500 /year

• Apply for admission by February 1; awards announced in March
• Students must audition or submit a portfolio by January 17th, depending on the award
• Requires active participation in chosen major/area under the direction of the department chair

San Mateo County Fair Literary Contest Award

The emerging artist scholarship for the San Mateo County FairLliteraryCcontest (www.sanmateocountyfair.com) is open to high school juniors and seniors entering the poetry, short story, and/or essay division relating competition. Student must have a 3.00 GPA or above, and enroll in NDNU within one (1) year of receiving the award.  The winning student will receive $5,000 a year in each of four consecutive years for a total of $20,000, beginning in his/her freshmen year. The award will continue as long as the student remains in good academic standing. For more information about the literary contest visit www.sanmateocountyfair.com.

Belmont Scholarships: $2,500 - $9,000 /year (Freshman $2,500 - $9,000, Transfers $2,500 - $7500)

• Awarded to both freshmen and transfers when admission decisions are being made
• Amount based on academic achievement per the admissions application and transcripts

Athletic Scholarships: Various values

NDNU athletes compete in the NCAA Division II and PacWest Conference. Athletic scholarships are awarded by individual coaches. To complete a prospective athletic form, visit: www.ndnu.edu/athletics/recruiting.aspx

Undergraduate International Grant: $2500

 

If you have further questions about these scholarships, please contact Johanna Riffel, Admissions Counselor, 650-508-3524, jriffel@ndnu.edu

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