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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.​​​​​

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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.

Nominate a Student for the Belk Scholarship

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. 

Contact

For questions related to the Belk Scholarship, please contact our scholarships team.