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These highly competitive awards recognize and reward some of the strongest students across the nation and world.

You must be nominated for consideration. Heads of school or college counselors (high school or Community Based Organization) may nominate up to two candidates for the Belk Scholarship, and up to three candidates for the Charles Scholarship. You may also be internally nominated by our admission and financial aid staff on the basis of your strong application for admission.

Nomination Scholarships are renewable for your remaining three years at Davidson, provided 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: Comprehensive cost (tuition, fees, food, and housing) plus $6,000 in special opportunity stipends
  • Number Awarded: Eight in each first-year class
  • Eligibility: Students who demonstrate exceptional achievement and promise in academics, character, leadership and service
  • Nomination Deadline: November 1
Charles Scholarship
  • Annual Award Amount: Full cost of attendance (tuition, fees, food, housing, books, travel and personal expenses)
  • Number Awarded: One 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
  • Nomination Deadline: December 15