James Madison University

Thomas A. Dingledine Scholarship

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Award
In combination with other JMU scholarships, equivalent to in-state tuition and fees per year for four years. Up to 10 awarded each year.
Deadline
Submit the JMU Early Action application with the Honors College section by November 1, and the Dingledine application in the Madison Scholarships Hub by November 15 (displayed without a year). Finalists interview January to February; recipients are notified in late February.
How to apply
Apply Early Action with the Honors College section, then complete the General Scholarship Application and the Dingledine application in the Madison Scholarships Hub: two 250-word essays, unofficial transcript with senior schedule, and lists of activities and awards.
What you'll need
  • A separate scholarship application
  • An honors college application
  • A short essay or statement
  • An interview
  • A finalist round or selection weekend
  • Your transcript
Who can apply
Incoming first-year students applying to the JMU Honors College through Early Action who have either a 3.6 cumulative unweighted GPA (or 89 on a 100-point scale) or a 1250 SAT / 27 ACT (official scores received by November 1).
Good to know
Recipients must stay in the Honors College, join a leadership and service community with a one-credit seminar each semester, and keep a 3.0 GPA. Cannot be combined with several other JMU merit awards.
Details
Before Early Action