Clarence Day Scholarship

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Rhodes loves Memphis. We now offer a full scholarship for Memphis students who share our passion. 
Clarence Day was committed to excellence, service to others, and to his hometown of Memphis. We are seeking outstanding applicants from Memphis and Shelby County who have the potential to become future leaders in Memphis. 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 Memphis leadership, character, and professional development initiatives in addition to the generous scholarship benefits listed below.

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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 Memphis 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
  • Opportunity to serve as an ambassador for Memphis and Rhodes by mentoring new Day Scholars and recruiting students from local high schools
  • A four-year program of personal and professional development, reflection, and civic engagement

How do I qualify?
Requirements for Day Scholarship:

  • Students must attend high school in the city of Memphis or in Shelby County
  • Application for admission to Rhodes submitted by January 15
  • Day Application due by February 3 by midnight.
  • 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 Memphis community and the school community

Application Submission
Complete the Day Scholarship Application online by February 3 by midnight. 
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 Common Application to Rhodes. 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.

 

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