Scholarships Translation
Scholarships That Open Doors
“Dominican University gave me hope. It offered me a lot of help through scholarships. Now, my mom, who never went to college, will see her daughter graduate. I’m planning to go to medical school and become a pediatrician.”
Areli Aragon
FIRST YEAR SCHOLARSHIPS
Merit Awards 2024-2025
First-year bachelor’s degree students are automatically considered for these scholarships regardless of financial need.
| Scholarship | Annual Award | Details |
| Presidential Scholarship | $23,000 | Selection is based on academic merit: cumulative grade-point average and academic rigor, class rank and ACT/SAT scores if submitted (optional). These scholarships are renewable for a maximum of four years of college attendance. Find our merit scholarship calculator at dom.edu/merit-calculator. |
| Dean’s Scholarship | $20,000 | |
| Founder’s Scholarship | $18,000 | |
| Achievement Scholarship | $15,000 | |
| Recognition Scholarship | $12,000 |
Additional Awards
Bachelor’s degree may students also qualify for one or more of the following awards, depending on the specific criteria listed below. These scholarships are renewable for a maximum of four years of college attendance.
| Scholarship | Annual Award | Details |
| Residence Life Award | $3,000 | First-year bachelor’s students living on campus |
| Catholic H.S. Scholarship | $2,500 | Graduates of Catholic high schools |
| SUCCESS Scholarship | $2,500 | Membership in a college readiness program |
| Traditions Scholarship | $2,000 | Children and grandchildren of Dominican graduates |
| Family Allowance | $1,000 | Sibling attending or graduated from Dominican |
Competitive Scholarships
You must apply separately for these major-specific scholarships at dom.edu/scholarships.
| Scholarship | Annual Award | Details |
| Positive Science Identity Scholarship | Up to $10,000 | Students intending to major in biology, biology-chemistry or chemistry. Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is eligible for federal Pell grant. |
| Hearst Scholarship for Direct Entry Nursing | $7,800 | Two scholarships will be awarded with priority given to students who demonstrate financial need and are from underrepresented backgrounds. |
| Ida Brechtel Scholarship | Up to $7,500 | Chemistry and biology-chemistry majors with a 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 scale. |
| Barbantini Family Scholarship | $5,000 | Admitted students with a 3.0/4.0 grade-point average who are interested in taking one course in Italian per semester. |
Westlake Health Nursing Scholarship | Varies | Students planning to major in nursing who live in western suburbs of Chicago. |
| Brennan Business Scholars | Varies | Participants in the Brennan Business Scholars program with a minimum 3.5 GPA or 23 ACT/1130 SAT. Must attend the February Admitted Students Day. |
| TheDream.US | Varies | Two scholarship opportunities are available for undocumented students through TheDream.US organization. |
| The Pillars Scholarship | Varies | Admitted freshman students with a cumulative 3.25/4.0 grade-point average who are interested in becoming urban leaders committed to social justice. Priority given to African American students. |
Net Price Calculator We make it easy to understand your college expenses. Our Net Price Calculator, a special online tool for first-time freshmen, helps you calculate your potential college expenses. Find it at dom.edu/financialaid.
TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS
Merit Awards 2024-2025
All full-time transfer students with at least 13 transferable credit hours are automatically considered for these scholarships regardless of financial need. Selection is based on a cumulative grade-point average. These scholarships are renewable for a maximum of three years of college attendance.
| Scholarship | Annual Award | Details |
| Presidential Scholarship | $17,000 | Transfer GPA of 3.5 and higher |
| Dean’s Scholarship | $16,000 | Transfer GPA of 3.3 to 3.49 |
| Founder’s Scholarship | $15,000 | Transfer GPA of 3.0 to 3.29 |
| Achievement Scholarship | $12,000 | Transfer GPA of 2.75 to 2.99 |
| Recognition Scholarship | $10,000 | All other accepted transfer students |
Additional Awards
You may also qualify for one or more of the following awards, depending on the specific criteria listed below. These scholarships are renewable.
| Scholarship | Annual Award | Details |
| Dominican Star Scholarship | $4,000 | City Colleges of Chicago Star Scholars, transfers from select private two-year institutions |
| Residence Life Award | $3,000 | Transfer students living on campus |
| Catholic H.S. Scholarship | $2,500 | Graduates of Catholic high schools |
| Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship | $2,500 | PTK membership |
| Brennan Business Star Scholarship | $2,000 | Admitted transfers to the Evening BBA program |
| Traditions Scholarship | $2,000 | Children and grandchildren of Dominican graduates |
| Family Allowance | $1,000 | Sibling attending or graduated from Dominican |
Competitive Scholarships
You must apply separately for these major-specific scholarships at dom.edu/scholarships.
| Scholarship | Annual Award | Details |
| Ida Brechtel Scholarship | Up to $7,500 | Four college science courses and cumulative 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. |
| Barbantini Family Scholarship | $5,000 | Admitted students with a 3.0/4.0 grade-point average who are interested in taking one course in Italian per semester. |
| TheDream.US | Varies | Two scholarship opportunities are available for undocumented students through TheDream.US organization. |
| The Pillars Scholarship | Varies | Admitted students with a cumulative 3.25/4.0 grade-point average who are interested in becoming urban leaders committed to social justice. Priority given to African American students. |
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Grants
Like scholarships, these funds do not have to be paid back. But while scholarships are typically awarded based on academic merit, grants are awarded based on financial need. Freshmen and transfer students are automatically considered for the following need-based grants and work-study assistance. File the FAFSA at studentaid.gov soon after December 31. Our institutional code is 001750.
| Grant | Annual Amount | Details |
| Dominican University Grant | $1,000+ | Grants funded by Dominican |
| Federal Pell Grant | $800-$7,395* | Government grant for low-income students |
| Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | $300-$1,600 | Pell recipients with greatest need (limited funding) |
| Illinois Monetary Award Program Grant (MAP) | $8,400 | State grant for Illinois residents, including eligible undocumented disqualified from federal financial aid. |
| Campus Employment | Annual Amount | Details |
| Federal Work-Study | $2,500 average | Wages from part-time campus jobs. Funds are received in the form of a paycheck. |
| Dominican Employment | $2,500 average |
*as of December 2023
Federal Student Loans
The government-sponsored William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Programs offer competitive borrowing rates. These borrowed funds can help pay costs not covered by scholarships, grants and your own resources. Unlike the other types of aid discussed in this brochure, loans must be repaid. For more information, visit studentaid.gov.
| Loan | Annual Amount | Details |
Subsidized Federal Direct Loan Current interest rate 5.50%* | Up to $3,500 for freshmen Up to $4,500 for sophomores Up to $5,500 for juniors and seniors | Subsidized loans are based on financial need. Repayment can be deferred and the federal government pays the interest for you until you leave school or drop below half-time enrollment. |
Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loan Current interest rate 7.05%* | Varies from $2,000-$7,500 | Repayment can be deferred until you leave school or drop below half-time enrollment, but the government does not pay the interest that accrues while you’re in school. |
Federal Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) Current interest rate 8.05%* | Up to cost of attendance minus other aid | Repayment can be deferred while the student is enrolled. |
*current rate as of December 2023
Visit dom.edu/financialaid for complete information on all types of financial aid available through Dominican.
For more information, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission Email: domadmis@dom.edu | Phone: (708) 524-6800 | dom.edu/apply
“Thanks to my scholarship, I’m the first in my family to attend college. I am so grateful that Dominican University invests in students like me. I’m even planning to earn my MBA at Dominican University.”
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