Application is now open for the King Scholars Program at Dartmouth College. Interested applicants are encouraged to send in their applications before the deadline date.
About Dartmouth College and Scholarship
In Hanover, New Hampshire, Dartmouth College (/ˈdɑːrtməθ/; DART-məth) is a private Ivy League research institution. Eleazar Wheelock founded it in 1769, and it is one of the nine colonial institutions that were authorized before the American Revolution. In its early years, the institution largely taught Congregationalist preachers until it progressively became secular, despite its intended purpose of teaching Native Americans Christian doctrine and the English way of life.
When Dartmouth first gained national attention at the start of the 20th century, it was regarded as the most esteemed undergraduate institution in the country. Even though it is no longer only an undergraduate college but a research university, Dartmouth nonetheless refers to itself as “Dartmouth College” to highlight this emphasis on undergraduate education.
In addition to offering undergraduate instruction in 40 academic departments and interdisciplinary programs with a liberal arts curriculum, Dartmouth also offers 60 majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and engineering. Students can also create their own specialized concentrations or participate in dual degree programs. Dartmouth boasts four professional and graduate schools: the Geisel School of Medicine, the Thayer School of Engineering, the Tuck School of Business, and the Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies, in addition to its undergraduate arts and sciences faculty.
In U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 rankings, Dartmouth’s undergraduate programs at national institutions came in at number twelve. The university was ranked third among veterans by U.S. News, tied for fifth place in undergraduate teaching, and seventh among “best value” national institutions. U.S. News previously named Dartmouth’s undergraduate teaching as the best for five consecutive years, from 2009 to 2013. New England Commission of Higher Education has granted Dartmouth College its accreditation.
According to Forbes’ 2019 rankings, Dartmouth was placed 10th overall and 10th among research universities out of 650 universities, liberal arts schools, and service academies. For the second consecutive year, Dartmouth topped Forbes’ 2018 “grateful graduate” rankings.
Dartmouth is among the 90–110th top institutions in the country according to the 2021 Academic Ranking of World Institutions. Scholars have criticized this particular rating, though, for failing to sufficiently account for an institution’s size, which causes larger universities—like Dartmouth—to score higher than smaller ones.
A four-year scholarship, mentorship, leadership development, and internship opportunities are offered to Dartmouth students who are accepted as King Leadership Scholars. King Scholars are intended, with the assistance of a large network of Dartmouth alumni, to return to their home countries after graduation and work on issues related to poverty.
Details about the King Scholars Program at Dartmouth College:
Scholarship Sponsor: Dartmouth College, USA
Scholarship Value: 4-year scholarships and extensive mentoring and leadership training
Number of awards: N/A
Study level: Undergraduate
Host Institution(s): Dartmouth College, USA
Eligibility Criteria for the King Scholars Program
Applicants are advised to meet the following requirements to be qualified for the King Scholars Program at Dartmouth College:
- The King Leadership Scholar program at Dartmouth will be open to all qualified overseas candidates.
- Candidates for the King Scholars Program include:
- Active members in their communities
- Fervent in bringing about constructive change
- Dedicated to reducing poverty within their own nations
- Able to thrive in a prestigious American university
- Motivated to be successful in whatever they do
- Competent in English
Students who exhibit the program’s goals, such as a dedication to reducing poverty, a track record of academic achievement, and a love for global challenges, are chosen by the Dartmouth Admissions Office for this particular award.
Application Process for King Scholars Program
The King Leadership Scholar program at Dartmouth will be open to all qualified overseas candidates. Each candidate must fill out The Common Application; there is no separate application. Study up on how to apply to Dartmouth. You can also visit the official website for further details.
The Submission Deadline is: January 1, 2024
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