Dingledine-Bluestone Scholarship Application

The Dingledine-Bluestone Scholarships are awarded based on demonstrated excellence in academic achievement, leadership, and community service. The Dingledine-Bluestone Scholarship for freshman students is equivalent to in-state tuition and fees per year for a total of four years if eligibility requirements are met. All eligible in-state and out-of-state students may apply.

Competitive applicants must either:

  • apply to the Honors College after completing the JMU admissions application; AND
  • have a 3.6 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 unweighted scale) or an 89 (on a 100 point scale); OR
  • have a 1250 SAT (out of 1600 – writing portion not considered) or a 27 ACT score (composite only). If you choose to meet this criteria, you must have your scores sent officially from the testing agency to James Madison University and received by November 1st.

For Renewal of this award: A minimum 3.0 GPA must be maintained each year. All Dingledine-Bluestone Scholars will be required to be an Honors College student in good standing. All recipients are encouraged to participate in the Leadership and Service programs within the Honors College.

Award
Equivalent to In-State Tuition and Comprehensive Fees
Deadline
11/15/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Essay #1: Describe and discuss a time when you were under pressure to make a significant decision. Explain the causes of the pressure, the reasons you decided as you did, and the impact of your decision. Would you make the same decision again today? Please do not add any identifying information in the essay (name, birthdate, ID number, etc.)
  2. Essay #2: Choose one of your service or leadership experiences and describe how it relates to your dream for a different and better world. How are you presently working to better the lives of others in fulfillment of your dream? How do you expect to make your dream a reality in the future? Please do not add any identifying information in the essay (name, birthday, ID number, etc.)
  3. Using a bulleted list format, describe your involvement in extracurricular, personal, and volunteer activities. This can be school, church, community, work, etc.
  4. Using a bulleted list format, list any academic awards, honors, and recognitions. Please include any description necessary.
  5. Upload a copy of your most recent high school transcript, which includes your senior year schedule.