Scholarships

The scholarships listed on this page are available to incoming first-year students.

Merit Awards

Award amount: $15,000-$25,000
Awards are renewable for four years as long as a student maintains minimum grade point average requirements.
Awards are determined by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, based upon superior academic performance with regard to grades, course selection and test scores.
First-year applicants will automatically be considered for a merit scholarship upon applying for admission to USD. (International applicants must submit official ACT or SAT scores in order to be considered.)
Only first-year applicants are eligible for merit scholarship consideration.
Financial need is not considered in the awarding of merit scholarships.

Athletic Scholarships

Award amount: varies by year and by sport
All of our NCAA Division I sports offer scholarship opportunities, except football and men's crew.
Contact the Recruiting Coach directly if you are interested in finding out how to qualify. Contact information is available on the Torero Athletics website

Changemaker Scholarship

Award amount: up to $5,000
This scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate the spirit of a Changemaker through their capacity to take action and create positive social change in the world around them.
Applications become available every September and are due on October 31.
Financial need is taken into account when awarding Changemaker scholarships. In order to qualify, you must also submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Contact: Juan Carlos Rivas

Choral Scholars Award

Award amount: $1,200-$10,000
Please review the Music Scholarships webpage for details on eligibility and application requirements.
Applications are due February 1.
Contact: Emilie Amrein, DMA

Music Scholarships

Award amount: $500-$15,000
The Department of Music offers a wide range of scholarship opportunities. Visit the Music Scholarships webpage for detailed information on the various award types, as well as eligibility and application requirements.
Contact: Ron Shaheen, PhD

Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) Scholarships

Award amount: full tuition
Visit the NROTC website for details on this program, as well as scholarship eligibility and application requirements.
Contact: Mona Lisa Della Volpe

University Scholarships

Additional university scholarships are available to current students, such as: departmental scholarships, endowment scholarships, research grants, internship stipends and more.