Are you a driven student from a developing country passionate about eradicating poverty in your home country? The Dartmouth College King Scholarship offers a life-changing opportunity to study at one of the world’s top institutions—Dartmouth College in the United States.
This fully funded scholarship covers tuition, travel expenses, a laptop, and free healthcare for four years, along with mentorship and leadership training to prepare scholars for impactful careers.
About the Dartmouth College King Scholarship
The King Scholarship is designed to support outstanding students committed to fighting poverty and driving social change. Recipients of this scholarship receive financial support, mentorship, and academic resources to help them excel at Dartmouth and beyond.
Upon graduation, scholars are encouraged to return to their home countries and leverage their education and Dartmouth’s alumni network to create solutions for pressing social and economic challenges.
Scholarship Overview
Host Country: United States
Institution: Dartmouth College (Ivy League)
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Eligible Countries: All developing countries
Scholarship Coverage: Fully funded
Benefits: Tuition, accommodation, health insurance, laptop, mentorship, and annual travel costs
Deadline: November 1, 2025
IELTS Requirement: Not required
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Dartmouth College King Scholarship, applicants must:
Be actively involved in their communities
Demonstrate a strong commitment to poverty alleviation
Possess leadership potential and a desire to create change
Be capable of excelling at a top-tier U.S. university
Be proficient in English
Scholarship Benefits
1. Full Financial Support
King Scholars attend Dartmouth College tuition-free for four years, with coverage for:
Tuition fees
Accommodation
Health insurance
A brand-new laptop in the first year
Annual round-trip travel between Dartmouth and the student’s home country
2. Mentorship & Support
Scholars receive pre-orientation programs to help with their transition to college
Academic mentoring and leadership training throughout their studies
Participation in the First-Year Student Enrichment Program (FYSEP), designed to equip scholars with the skills to succeed
3. Global Alumni Network
Access to Dartmouth’s extensive alumni network
Career support and guidance for scholars returning to their home countries to create impact
Application Process
All international undergraduate applicants to Dartmouth College will automatically be considered for the King Scholarship.
Steps to Apply:
1. Visit the Official Scholarship Page
2. Click on “Apply to Dartmouth”
3. Select “Apply Now”
4. Choose “Early Admission Decision”
5. Use the Common App to submit your application
6. Create your Common App Account
7. Fill in your personal and academic details
8. Upload all required documents
9. Submit your completed application before the deadline
Deadline: November 1, 2025
Apply Now
Interested students should begin their applications as early as possible to ensure all requirements are met.
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