Danforth Scholars Program at Washington University in St. Louis 2026 (Full Tuition)

Level of Study
Bachelor's
Host Institution
Washington University in St. Louis
Scholarship Type
Full Tuition
Eligible Nationalities
Eligible Subjects
Number of Recipients
Not Specified
Additional Materials Required?
Yes
Admission Deadline
January 2, 2026 (Past Deadline)
Scholarship Deadline
January 2, 2026(Past Deadline)

Danforth Scholars Program Coverage

This full tuition scholarship for international students covers the following:

  • Half to full tuition fee waiver
  • Stipend worth $2,500 per year

Danforth Scholars Program Eligibility Criteria

  • You just need to be an international Bachelor's student or applicant of Washington University in St. Louis.

Make sure to check out the Washington University in St. Louis admissions pages and the Danforth Scholars Program pages for more information!

Danforth Scholars Program Application Procedure

If you meet the eligibility criteria for Washington University in St. Louis and Danforth Scholars Program, you can move forward with the application process!

Remember to apply for admission to Washington University in St. Louis first before applying for Danforth Scholars Program. You can visit the official website found in Washington University in St. Louis Admissions Section to see the admissions application process.

Danforth Scholars Program Application Process

A separate scholarship application – in addition to the university admission – is needed for Danforth Scholars Program. You’ll have to collect these requirements:

  • 250-word essay detailing your commitment to the ideals of the Danforth Scholars Program
  • 200-word essay answering "What matters to you?"
  • 2 to 3 Recommendation Letters

Once you have those ready, follow these steps to submit your scholarship application and requirements:

  1. Submit the required essays and letters via the Common or Coalition Application
  2. Finalists will be invited to an interview

For more information, please see the Danforth Scholars Program Scholarship Application Procedure Page .

Danforth Scholars Program Deadlines

For Danforth Scholars Program, you may apply on these dates:

We also recommend visiting the Washington University in St. Louis Admissions Section for other university deadlines and requirements.

For more information about the admission details of Washington University in St. Louis, you can visit the following pages:

Bachelor's Admissions Page

Danforth Scholars Program Page

Want to learn more about Washington University in St. Louis, Danforth Scholars Program, scholarship requirements, deadlines, application process, and other related information? Check the Danforth Scholars Program page!

Official Scholarship Page

About the Author: Hyun Lee

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Hi! I am Hyun, and I am the founder at Global Scholarships. I've received a full-tuition scholarship at Birmingham-Southern College and a $1,000 Burger King Scholarship for my undergraduate degree and was offered a fully funded scholarship consisting of tuition, living stipend, and health insurance for computer science Ph.D. program at North Carolina State University. You can read more about my scholarship journey here. If you are interested, you can follow me on Linkedin where I regularly write about scholarships.
Updated September 9, 2025

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