Denison University Merit Scholarships (international applicants)
Merit scholarships from $5,000 per year to full tuition, awarded at admission on the same terms to international and US students.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
United States
Funding
Merit scholarships range from $5,000 per year to full tuition, awarded at admission and combinable with need-based aid. Aid packages cover tuition, housing and food but not books, travel, insurance or incidentals.
Eligible applicants
All first-year applicants, including international
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Overview
Denison University Merit Scholarships (international applicants) is offered by Denison University for Undergraduate study in United States. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition support
Included
Housing and food (need-based package)
May be included
Books, travel, insurance
Not included
Merit scholarships range from $5,000 per year to full tuition, awarded at admission and combinable with need-based aid. Aid packages cover tuition, housing and food but not books, travel, insurance or incidentals. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: All first-year applicants, including international.
- International eligibility
- Need-based aid must be requested at application; later requests are not possible. The Certification of Finances is the only financial document required; CSS Profile is not accepted.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Experience and personal requirements
- Financial needRequired
- Merit awards are not need-based; need-based aid is separate and requires the Certification of Finances.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United States
Official eligibility summary
All applicants who submit an admission application are considered; international students are eligible for the same merit scholarships as domestic students. Denison also meets 100% of demonstrated need for admitted students, including international students, if they apply for aid at admission.
Applicant profile
- All first-year applicants, including international
Study route
- Undergraduate study in United States
Current-cycle criteria
- All applicants who submit an admission application are considered; international students are eligible for the same merit scholarships as domestic students. Denison also meets 100% of demonstrated need for admitted students, including international students, if they apply for aid at admission.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Certification of Finances
How to apply
- 1
Apply through the Common Application or Coalition Application
- 2
Tick the box to apply for financial aid
- 3
Upload the Certification of Finances to the student portal
Application timeline
Application cycle
Aid forms are due with admission deadlines: Early Decision 1 on November 15, Early Decision 2 and Regular Decision on January 15 (years not stated).
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Denison University
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.