Thomas A. Dingledine Scholarship Endowment for Achievement in Academics & Service

The Thomas A. Dingledine Scholarship is awarded based on demonstrated excellence in academic achievement, leadership, and community service. This scholarship for first-year 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:

• 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.

Beyond the above criteria, the appointment of a student as a Thomas A. Dingledine Scholar shall follow the University’s guidelines for the awarding of scholarships.