One University, Endless Opportunity

Freshman applicants are invited to apply for merit-based awards through the Dingledine Scholarship Program. Recipients of these extremely competitive awards display academic achievement, leadership, community service and unique qualities that will enhance our campus.

Thomas and Karyn Dingledine Scholarships:

Award amount is equivalent to full in-state tuition (currently $7,244) for four years at JMU
Six awards annually
Application and recommendations must be postmarked no later than November 1, 2009
Early Action freshman application to JMU is required

Madison Achievement Scholarships:

Award amounts vary from $500-$2000 per year for one or two years
Approximately 50 awards annually

Second Century Scholarships

This program financially supports exemplary students entering any of the following STEM majors:
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Earth Science
- Engineering
- Geographic Science
- Geology
- Information Analysis
- Integrated Science and Technology
- Math
- Physics
- Statistics
The amount of the scholarship is set at 75 percent of in-state tuition of the year recipients enter the university and continues at this amount for the four years.

Scholarships for Selected Colleges and Departments:

Previous Recipient Interviews

Josh Kelaher

"I think the three main parameters of the Dingledine award – being an academic leader, a leader in a general sense and someone involved in service to others"

Valerie Gibbs

"When I visited, I loved the environment, how friendly everyone was. I knew this was the school for me."