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Ò°ÀÇÉçÇø loves Ò°ÀÇÉçÇø. We now offer a full scholarship for Ò°ÀÇÉçÇø students who share our passion. 
Clarence Day was committed to excellence, service to others, and to his hometown of Ò°ÀÇÉçÇø. We are seeking outstanding applicants from Ò°ÀÇÉçÇø and Shelby County who have the potential to become future leaders in Ò°ÀÇÉçÇø. Each year, we select 6 incoming first-year students who have already demonstrated academic excellence and a passion for this city and want to continue to make a difference here. If selected as a Day Scholar, students will be expected to participate in campus and community events related to the Day Foundation and Ò°ÀÇÉçÇø leadership initiatives in addition to the generous scholarship benefits listed below.

What benefits will I receive as a Day Scholar?

• Scholarship valued at full tuition, housing, and meal plan
• Eligibility to lead and participate in a program aimed at benefitting and supporting local children. All projects will have a Ò°ÀÇÉçÇø focus and be consistent with the college's engagement efforts in the city. The joint projects in this program will be supported by the Day Foundation up $12,500 per year
• A four-year program of personal development, reflection, and civic engagement

How do I qualify?
Requirements for Day Scholarship:

• Students must attend high school in the city of Ò°ÀÇÉçÇø or in Shelby County
• Application for admission to Ò°ÀÇÉçÇø submitted by January 15
• Day Application due by February 3 at 5:00 p.m.
• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or CSS Profile submitted by January 15
• Minimum Test Score: ACT 28 or SAT 1310
• Minimum 3.75 weighted GPA 
• Strong record of involvement in both the Ò°ÀÇÉçÇø community and the school community

Application Submission
Complete theDay Scholarship Application online by February 3 at 5:00 p.m. 
You will need to access this application using your portal login. Your application portal login will be emailed to you within 24 hours of submitting your to Ò°ÀÇÉçÇø. You will not be able to view or complete this application until your Common Application has been submitted.

Funding for this program is provided by the Day Foundation.

*Please note that the Day Scholarship, as with all scholarships, may have to be reduced if you receive awards from outside sources that in combination exceed the cost of attendance.