Dominican University of California — Merit Scholarships & Automatic Consideration
San Rafael, California · 5 published award(s) in our verified dataset.
Consideration — amount not guaranteed
Dominican University of California automatically considers admitted students for the published merit awards below — but it does not guarantee an amount. Figures are the college's published amounts a student may be awarded, taken from its own scholarship page. Every row links to its official source and shows its verification date.
Automatically considered — amount not guaranteed
For the awards below, the college automatically considers students who meet the published criteria, but the amount is not guaranteed. Figures shown are the college's published amounts a student may be awarded — read the official source for how selection and funding work.
| Award | Min GPA | Min SAT | Min ACT | $/year | 4-yr total | Residency | Deadline | Separate app? | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trustee Scholarship Consideration — amount not guaranteed First-Year Merit Scholarships, Fall 2026-Spring 2027; amounts recorded are the Non-Nursing Majors column (Nursing Majors amounts are lower: Trustee $22,000, Presidential $19,000, Dean's $17,000, Dominican $15,000, Alemany $9,000). Final award amount is determined by a variety of factors including GPA, coursework, application, essay, and/or RaiseMe micro-scholarships. Renewable for three additional years (eight semesters total) with full-time enrollment and Federal Satisfactory Academic Progress. | 3.85 | — | — | $28,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $112,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 | |
| Presidential Scholarship Consideration — amount not guaranteed First-Year Merit Scholarships, Fall 2026-Spring 2027; amounts recorded are the Non-Nursing Majors column (Nursing Majors amounts are lower: Trustee $22,000, Presidential $19,000, Dean's $17,000, Dominican $15,000, Alemany $9,000). Final award amount is determined by a variety of factors including GPA, coursework, application, essay, and/or RaiseMe micro-scholarships. Renewable for three additional years (eight semesters total) with full-time enrollment and Federal Satisfactory Academic Progress. | 3.5 | — | — | $26,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $104,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 | |
| Dean's Scholarship Consideration — amount not guaranteed First-Year Merit Scholarships, Fall 2026-Spring 2027; amounts recorded are the Non-Nursing Majors column (Nursing Majors amounts are lower: Trustee $22,000, Presidential $19,000, Dean's $17,000, Dominican $15,000, Alemany $9,000). Final award amount is determined by a variety of factors including GPA, coursework, application, essay, and/or RaiseMe micro-scholarships. Renewable for three additional years (eight semesters total) with full-time enrollment and Federal Satisfactory Academic Progress. | 3.2 | — | — | $23,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $92,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 | |
| Dominican Scholarship Consideration — amount not guaranteed First-Year Merit Scholarships, Fall 2026-Spring 2027; amounts recorded are the Non-Nursing Majors column (Nursing Majors amounts are lower: Trustee $22,000, Presidential $19,000, Dean's $17,000, Dominican $15,000, Alemany $9,000). Final award amount is determined by a variety of factors including GPA, coursework, application, essay, and/or RaiseMe micro-scholarships. Renewable for three additional years (eight semesters total) with full-time enrollment and Federal Satisfactory Academic Progress. | 3.0 | — | — | $21,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $84,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 | |
| Alemany Scholarship Consideration — amount not guaranteed First-Year Merit Scholarships, Fall 2026-Spring 2027; amounts recorded are the Non-Nursing Majors column (Nursing Majors amounts are lower: Trustee $22,000, Presidential $19,000, Dean's $17,000, Dominican $15,000, Alemany $9,000). Final award amount is determined by a variety of factors including GPA, coursework, application, essay, and/or RaiseMe micro-scholarships. Renewable for three additional years (eight semesters total) with full-time enrollment and Federal Satisfactory Academic Progress. | 2.6 | — | — | $16,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $64,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
Score ROI — what the next tier takes at Dominican University of California
Computed only from this college's own published thresholds above: for each pair of adjacent tiers, the score/GPA gap to the next award and what that gap is worth. Retesting only pays if the higher tier is actually reached and the award renews — check the published conditions.
| From tier | What it takes | Next tier | $ unlocked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alemany Scholarship ($16,000/yr) | +0.4 GPA | Dominican Scholarship ($21,000/yr) | +$5,000/yr · +$20,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
| Dominican Scholarship ($21,000/yr) | +0.2 GPA | Dean's Scholarship ($23,000/yr) | +$2,000/yr · +$8,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
| Dean's Scholarship ($23,000/yr) | +0.3 GPA | Presidential Scholarship ($26,000/yr) | +$3,000/yr · +$12,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
| Presidential Scholarship ($26,000/yr) | +0.35 GPA | Trustee Scholarship ($28,000/yr) | +$2,000/yr · +$8,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
Published conditions & source wording
- GPA basis: Weighted high school GPA
- Full-time enrollment required: Yes
- Entry: Fall 2026
Admitted full-time undergraduate first-year students are automatically considered for a renewable Dominican merit scholarship.
Questions
Does Dominican University of California guarantee merit scholarships?
No. Dominican University of California automatically considers students for the awards above, but amounts are not guaranteed — per the college's published source(s), verified 2026-11-02. Confirm current terms on the official page before applying.
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