Dartmouth College King Scholarship seeks low-income students from developing nations who are interested in alleviating poverty in their home countries.

At Dartmouth, King Scholars receive 4-year scholarships including a tuition waiver, travel costs, a laptop, and free healthcare.

Beneficiaries of the Dartmouth College King Scholarship also benefit from extensive mentoring and leadership training.

Requirements:

The Dartmouth College King Scholarship aims to benefit students who are:

  • Involved in their communities
  • Passionate about creating positive change
  • Interested in alleviating poverty in their own countries
  • Capable of succeeding at a top U.S. university
  • Driven to succeed in whatever they do
  • Proficient in English

Benefits

Full Scholarships to Dartmouth

King Scholars attend Dartmouth for four years at no cost to students or their families. This includes;

  • tuition
  • accommodation
  • health insurance,
  • a new computer in the first year, and
  • annual travel between Dartmouth and the student’s home country.

Strong Support

  • King Scholars receive pre-orientation support and mentoring services to help with the transition to college and ongoing academic mentoring throughout their Dartmouth careers.
  • All King Scholars are part of the First Year Student Enrichment Program, an intensive experience that prepares students to handle many of the challenges they will face during the course of their first year. 
  • They are also part of a supportive and close-knit community of fellow Scholars and students.

Method of Application

All eligible international applicants to Dartmouth will be considered for the Dartmouth University King Scholarship.

To apply for the scholarship, follow the procedures below;

  • Click on the button below to visit the scholarship webpage
  • Click on “Apply to Dartmouth“
  • Click on ‘Apply Now‘
  • Click on ‘Early Admission Decision“
  • Proceed with your application using the ‘Common App‘ 
  • Create your Common App Account
  • Fill in your personal details
  • Proceed to upload all required documents

Click Here to Apply

Application Deadline: November 1, 2025.