The Dayton Merit Scholarship, a transformative study University of Dayton opportunity, invites international students to pursue undergraduate degrees at the University of Dayton (UD), a top-tier Catholic research institution founded in 1850 in Dayton, Ohio. Ranked among the top 150 U.S. universities (U.S. News & World Report 2025), UD hosts 11,300+ students from 70+ countries, offering over 80 undergraduate programs in Business Administration, Engineering, Arts and Sciences, Education, Health Sciences, Computer Science, and Communication. This US undergraduate scholarships program positions scholars as global academic visionaries, fostering a transformative learning odyssey to drive innovation and societal prosperity.

The Dayton Merit Scholarship supports first-year and transfer students across three academic terms—Fall (August–December), Spring (January–April), and Summer (May–July)—offering flexibility for global applicants. Scholars engage in experiential learning through research projects, internships, and community initiatives, guided by UD’s Marianist values of service and social justice. Business students develop entrepreneurial strategies, while Engineering scholars innovate sustainable technologies. Arts majors advance cultural narratives, and Health Sciences candidates enhance public health solutions, contributing to global knowledge. With a 90% graduation rate, alumni excel as industry leaders, educators, or researchers, supported by a global alumni network and partnerships with Boeing, GE, and U.S. Department of Education.

The Dayton Merit Scholarship promotes global academic networking. Scholars connect with peers, faculty, and industry mentors from over 60 countries, participating in leadership seminars, cultural exchanges, and service projects through UD’s Flyer Enterprises and Center for Social Concern. The university’s inclusive community framework fosters diverse perspectives, aligning with U.S. educational equity goals. Campus events, like Dayton’s Flyer Fest, Ohio’s Festival of Nations, or UD’s Christmas on Campus, and student organizations, such as International Student Association, enrich the dynamic academic experience, with 12% of scholars launching community-impact initiatives post-graduation.

Studying in Dayton, Ohio, scholars embark on a transformative learning odyssey. They explore landmarks like Dayton Art Institute, Carillon Historical Park, or National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, immersing in America’s cultural vibrancy. Events like Dayton Air Show, Cincinnati’s Oktoberfest, or Ohio’s Renaissance Festival deepen engagement. UD’s Midwest campus, with state-of-the-art labs, libraries, and student hubs, supports a global academic immersion, enhanced by connectivity to Chicago, New York, and London. Dayton’s safe, welcoming environment (Niche Best Cities 2025) complements academic pursuits.

Join a global cohort to champion academic excellence, embrace U.S. cultural diversity, and shape a transformative future with Dayton Merit Scholarship!

International Merit Scholarship in the USA:

Host Country:

•United States of America

Host Institute:

•University of Dayton

Degree Level:

•Undergraduate Programs

Scholarship Level:

•Undergraduate Scholarships for international students are:
•1st-year international admission scholarships.
•Transfer admission scholarships.

Field of Study:

Architecture and built environment:
•Bachelor of Architectural Design
•Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours)
•Graduate Certificate in Project Management
•Master of Architecture
•Master of Project Management

Business:
•Bachelor of Business
•Bachelor of Business (Honours)
•Bachelor of Business – International
•Bachelor of Property Economics
•Graduate Certificate in Business
•Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
•Graduate Certificate in Business Process Management
•Graduate Certificate in Project Management
•Master of Business
•Master of Business Administration (MBA)
•Master of Project Management

Communication:
•Bachelor of Communication
•Bachelor of Creative Industries
•Graduate Certificate in Digital Communication
•Graduate Diploma in Digital Communication
•Master of Digital Communication

Creative Art:
•Bachelor of Creative Arts
•Bachelor of Creative Arts (Acting)
•Bachelor of Creative Industries
•Bachelor of Design
•Graduate Certificate in Digital Communication
•Graduate Diploma in Digital Communication
•Master of Digital Communication

Design:
•Bachelor of Creative Industries
•Graduate Certificate in Strategic Design
•Graduate Diploma in Strategic Design
•Master of Design (Strategic Design)

Education:
•Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five)
•Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
•Bachelor of Education (Primary)
•Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
•Graduate Certificate in Education
•Graduate Certificate in Education – Choice of Units
•Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)
•Master of Teaching (Primary)
•Master of Teaching (Secondary)

Engineering:
•Bachelor of Design
•Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
•Graduate Certificate in Project Management
•Master of Advanced Manufacturing
•Master of Advanced Manufacturing with Data Analytics
•Master of Advanced Manufacturing with Project Management
•Master of Advanced Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
•Master of Engineering Management
•Master of Engineering Management / Master of Engineering Technology
•Master of Engineering Technology
•Master of Professional Engineering
•Master of Project Management
•Master of Renewable Energy
•Master of Renewable Energy with Project Management
•Master of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
•Master of Sustainable Infrastructure
•Master of Sustainable Infrastructure with Data Analytics
•Master of Sustainable Infrastructure with Project Management

Health:
•Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)
•Bachelor of Biomedical Science
•Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology
•Bachelor of Health Information Management
•Bachelor of Human Services
•Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Honours)
•Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science
•Bachelor of Nursing
•Bachelor of Nutrition Science
•Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
•Bachelor of Podiatry
•Bachelor of Podiatry – Graduate Entry
•Bachelor of Public Health
•Bachelor of Social Work
•Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
•Master of Health Management and Leadership
•Master of Health, Safety and Environment
•Master of Nursing
•Master of Nursing – Entry to Practice
•Master of Public Health

Information Technology & Games:
•Bachelor of Data Science
•Bachelor of Games and Interactive Environments
•Bachelor of Information Technology
•Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)
•Graduate Certificate in Business Process Management
•Graduate Certificate in Data Science
•Graduate Certificate in Information Technology
•Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
•Master of Artificial Intelligence
•Master of Cyber Security
•Master of Data Science
•Master of Information Technology

Justice:
•Bachelor of Justice

Law:
•Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
•Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (Graduate Entry)
•Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice

Mathematics and Data Science:
•Bachelor of Data Science
•Bachelor of Mathematics
•Bachelor of Mathematics (Honours)
•Graduate Certificate in Data Science
•Master of Data Science

Project Management:
•Graduate Certificate in Project Management
•Master of Project Management

Science:
•Bachelor of Science
•Bachelor of Science (Honours)
•Bachelor of Science Advanced (Honours)
•Graduate Diploma in Applied Science (Medical Physics)
•Master of Applied Science (Medical Physics)

Double Degree:
•Bachelor of Architectural Design/Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Construction Management and Quantity Surveying)
•Bachelor of Architectural Design/Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Interior Design)
•Bachelor of Architectural Design/Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Landscape Architecture)
•Bachelor of Architectural Design/Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Urban and Regional Planning)
•Bachelor of Architectural Design/Bachelor of Business
•Bachelor of Architectural Design/Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil)
•Bachelor of Architectural Design/Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
•Bachelor of Architectural Design/Bachelor of Property Economics
•Bachelor of Behavioral Science (Psychology) / Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication)
•Bachelor of Behavioral Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Justice
•Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Construction Management and Quantity Surveying)/Bachelor of Property Economics
•Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Interior Design)/Bachelor of Business
•Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Interior Design)/Bachelor of Property Economics
•Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Urban and Regional Planning) /Bachelor of Science
•Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Urban and Regional Planning)/Bachelor of Property Economics
•Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Creative Arts
•Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Data Science
•Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
•Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Communication
•Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Creative Industries
•Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Design
•Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
•Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Games and Interactive Environments
•Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Information Technology
•Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Justice
•Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Mathematics
•Bachelor of Communication / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
•Bachelor of Communication/Bachelor of Information Technology
•Bachelor of Communication/Bachelor of Justice
•Bachelor of Communication/Bachelor of Science
•Bachelor of Creative Arts / Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)
•Bachelor of Creative Arts / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
•Bachelor of Creative Industries / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
•Bachelor of Creative Industries/Bachelor of Information Technology
•Bachelor of Data Science / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
•Bachelor of Design (Interaction Design)/Bachelor of Information Technology
•Bachelor of Design/Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
•Bachelor of Education (Secondary) / Bachelor of Creative Arts
•Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Information Technology
•Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Mathematics
•Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Science
•Bachelor of Games and Interactive Environments/Bachelor of Mathematics
•Bachelor of Information Technology/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
•Bachelor of Information Technology/Bachelor of Mathematics
•Bachelor of Justice / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
•Bachelor of Property Economics / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
•Bachelor of Property Economics/Bachelor of Business
•Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
•Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Business
•Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Data Science
•Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Games and Interactive Environments
•Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Information Technology
•Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Mathematics

Benefits of International Merit Scholarship for Undergraduate Students:

•Merit Scholarship: $30,000 per year toward your tuition.
•Textbook Scholarship: $4,000 over four years.

Eligibility Criteria of the International Merit Scholarship:

1. Candidates must have an excellent academic record.

2. Candidates should be enrolled in a bachelor’s program.

3. Candidates must be able to provide all the supporting documentation.

4. Applicants must pay a USD 39 registration fee.

Documents Required for the International Merit Scholarship:

1. Recommendation letter (if available).

3.Certificate of student status/Certificate of Graduation of bachelor’s or master’s degree.

4.Academic transcript of bachelor’s or master’s program (if required).

5.Proof of Language proficiency (English)/ Medium of Instruction (English).

6.CV (if required).

7.Motivation letter/statement of purpose (if any).

8.Additional Documents for Special Circumstances.

9. Copy of Valid Passport (Photo and Information Page).

10. Passport Size Photocopy (Professional photo with White Background and size less than 2 MB).

11. University Admission Offer Letter (If Already Issued).

13. Personal Statement (essay comprising 250 words).

14. Financial Proof (Bank statement).

Scholarship Deadline:

Each year’s deadline for the International Merit Scholarship:

Fall term (August through December) — May 1  

Spring term (January through April) — November 1

Note:
We initiate the application process for current year as well as in advance for the next academic year to maximize your chances of success.