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Pennsylvania · Research checked 2026-07-02 · School research, not an aid offer

The starting point

Dickinson awards automatic academic merit of $15,000-$35,000/year with a lenient 2.0 renewal GPA, and layers on a set of region-gated full-tuition awards (Reynolds for Maryland, Sandia for the Southwest, Sheehy for DC, Cumberland County for locals) — but Tuition Exchange recipients forfeit all other merit.

Selection beyond grades and scores. These awards are not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read each award's selection rules, application steps and dates. Meeting a minimum is not an award offer.

Awards to discuss

First 3 of 8 recorded awards, in chapter display order. This is a selection, not a ranking. Read the full chapter for all awards. Amounts retain the original units and conditions; confirm the entering year with the school.

Academic Merit Scholarships

$15,000-$35,000 · Published range

Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.

Eligibility: Exemplary academic performance and contribution to the college, without regard to financial need; individualized admissions-committee determination; no additional application required (except Reynolds and Cumberland County)

Renewal: Awarded for eight semesters (in residence or in a Dickinson study-abroad program); maintained through continued full-time enrollment and good academic standing (2.0 GPA).

Other terms: No published GPA/test grid (holistic). Lenient 2.0 renewal GPA.

https://www.dickinson.edu/homepage/511/grants_and_scholarships

Reynolds Leadership Scholar Program

$50,000 · Published amount

Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.

Eligibility: Top MARYLAND residents in a challenging high-school curriculum with leadership potential. A SEPARATE application is required

Renewal: $200,000 toward tuition over eight semesters of full-time study (including off-campus study in a Dickinson program or partner program).

Other terms: $50,000/year. Residency-gated (Maryland) and requires a separate application.

https://www.dickinson.edu/homepage/511/grants_and_scholarships

Dickinson-Cumberland County Scholarship

Full tuition · Published coverage or package

Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.

Eligibility: Cumberland County (PA) resident who wishes to make a positive community impact. A SEPARATE application is required

Renewal: Four-year, full-tuition award.

Other terms: One awarded annually. Residency-gated and requires a separate application.

https://www.dickinson.edu/homepage/511/grants_and_scholarships

Ask before you decide

  1. Which entering-year policy and residency category apply to us? What are the admission and scholarship deadlines?
  2. What grades and credits are required to renew, and for how many terms?
  3. How would other school awards or outside scholarships change the offer?

Recorded stacking policy: Total aid cannot exceed need as computed by federally approved methodology. Crucially, the college will always reduce or eliminate SELF-HELP (loans or work) before reducing grant aid — a family-favorable order. Tuition Exchange recipients cannot receive any other Dickinson merit scholarship.

Our unanswered questions / Family notes

Keep the sources with the decision

Full research, award details and source context: https://meritplaybook.com/colleges/dickinson-college/merit-aid

The research date is not a guarantee that a policy still applies. Confirm current amounts, deadlines and conditions with the school before making a financial decision.