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Nomination Scholarships

Nomination Scholarships, the most competitive awards Davidson offers, recognize and reward students who rank among the strongest in the nation.

You must be nominated for consideration. Heads of school or college counselors may nominate one or two candidate(s) per school or program for the Belk Scholarship, and up to three candidates for the Bryan Scholarship or the Charles Scholarship. You may also be nominated by our admission and financial aid staff on the basis of your strong application for admission.

Nomination Scholarships are renewable for each of your remaining three years at Davidson, providing established grade point average and progress toward degree requirements are met, and you participate fully and vigorously in the life of the college.

John M. Belk Scholarship

  • Annual Award Amount: Full comprehensive cost (tuition, fees, room, board) and two $3,000 special opportunity stipends
  • Number Awarded: Up to eight in each first-year class
  • Eligibility: Students who demonstrate exceptional achievement and promise in academics, character, leadership and service

Lowell L. Bryan Scholarship

  • Award Amount: Full tuition and fees
  • Number Awarded: One female and one male scholar-athlete recipient in each first-year class
  • Eligibility: Students who will contribute in a superlative manner to their sports as well as to academic and co-curricular life at Davidson

Charles Scholarship

  • Annual Award Amount: Full cost of attendance (room, board, tuition, fees, spending allowance for books, travel, personal expenses)
  • Number Awarded: Up to three in each first-year class
  • Eligibility: Graduates of Chicago public and charter high schools with strong records of academic and personal accomplishment who have established financial need. Preference is given to traditionally under-represented students, particularly Latinx and Hispanic students.

Norris Scholarship

  • Award Amount: Full comprehensive cost (tuition, fees, room, board)
  • Number Awarded: One scholar in the student body
  • Eligibility: Outstanding student athletes with integrity, a strong work ethic, and excellent leadership qualities
  • Learn more: Next offered to a student in the Class of 2026
  • Apply: Students are nominated for consideration by their school or by the Davidson coach of their sport