Nomination and Selection Process
Davidson College invites high schools and community-based organizations (both domestic and international) to nominate outstanding students with extraordinary potential to compete for the John M. Belk Scholarship.
A candidate’s record and recommendations must demonstrate academic excellence and purposeful engagement beyond the classroom. While academic achievement is paramount, Belk Scholars also exhibit intellectual curiosity and a commitment to both their local and global communities.
The Belk Scholarship provides comprehensive funding plus special opportunity stipends that allow great flexibility in the on- and off-campus experiences scholars choose to explore. Those experiences, paired with our academic programs, deepen students' insight, maturity and understanding of global issues.
Nominate a Student for the Belk Scholarship
School counselors, principals/heads of school, or college access program directors may nominate up to two candidates from each school.
Candidates may also be nominated by Davidson's admission committee on the basis of a strong application for admission.
Dates & Selection Process
- November 1 - Nomination deadline.
- November 15 - Application deadline for all Belk nominees (application for admission). We will accept all supporting documents, including recommendations, through November 30. View Davidson's application plans and requirements. Please note: application by this deadline does not necessarily imply a commitment to Early Decision.
- Mid-February - Semifinalist notification and interviews.
- Early March - Finalist notification.
- March - Finalists will participate in interviews and events designed to provide a fuller sense of the Davidson community.
- By April 1 - Belk Scholarship outcomes announced.
For questions related to the Belk Scholarship, please contact our scholarships team.