Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

The University of Dayton offers significant undergraduate scholarships to make a world-class education more affordable, with awards up to $40,000 based on academic merit and availability. These scholarships are especially accessible for students attending Catholic high schools, who automatically qualify for a $5,000 scholarship if they meet minimum admission criteria. The university is nationally recognized for academic excellence, strong industry partnerships, and a commitment to service rooted in its Catholic Marianist mission. # Scholarship Overview - Scholarships available for undergraduate students enrolling at the University of Dayton - Awards range from **$5,000 to $40,000**, based on academic merit and fund availability - Scholarships apply to tuition fees only and are **non-transferable** - Renewal depends on maintaining satisfactory academic progress and full-time enrollment - Scholarships generally **cannot be combined with other institutional awards** unless specified - Final scholarship decisions are at the sole discretion of the University of Dayton - Offered in collaboration with Shorelight; additional terms may apply - The University reserves the right to modify or terminate the program without notice # Eligibility Criteria for Students Attending Catholic High Schools - Automatic qualification for a **$5,000 scholarship** if minimum admission criteria are met - Minimum academic and English proficiency requirements: - GPA: **3.0** or higher - TOEFL: **70** or higher - IELTS: **6.0** or higher - For higher scholarship amounts (up to $40,000), students must meet: - GPA: **3.75** or higher - TOEFL: **80** or higher - IELTS: **6.5** or higher - Additional requirements include an **essay and interview** # Scholarship Value and Estimated Costs - Many students receive scholarships of **$20,000 or more** - Maximum scholarship amount: **$40,000** - Estimated first-year costs before scholarship: - Tuition: $52,310 - Housing: $10,400 - Dining: $6,790 - Insurance: $2,500 - **Total estimated cost: $72,000** - Tuition after applying maximum scholarship: approximately **$32,000** # Why Choose the University of Dayton? - Recognized as a **top-tier Catholic university** with a strong Marianist mission emphasizing service, justice, and leadership - Ranked #1 Catholic university for engineering research and development - Nationally recognized for excellence in engineering, business, entrepreneurship, and student experience - Strong partnerships with industry leaders like GE Aviation and Copeland, providing real-world research opportunities - Approximately **93% of students receive financial assistance** - Consistently ranked as a “Best Value” university by U.S. News & World Report - Recognized among the Top 50 Colleges That Create Futures by The Princeton Review (2024) Prospective students attending Catholic high schools are encouraged to **apply now** to take advantage of these generous scholarship opportunities and join a university committed to academic excellence, faith, and community engagement.