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We are now accepting applications for the new cohort of Murphy Scholars - the Class of 2029. The application deadline is October 1, 2024. Students who will be in 8th grade in the 2024-2025 academic year are encouraged to apply! Click the button below to begin your application today.
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Murphy Scholar Qualifications
Ensure you meet these three qualifications before you start your application:
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Important Dates
Application Deadline
The application deadline to be considered for the DMSF Class of 2029 is October 1, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. DMSF's High School Fair
Mark your calendar for Tuesday, September 10, 2024 from 5:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m at the Hope Student Athletic Center (2641 W. Harrison St). This is a great opportunity to learn more about DMSF and to meet with representatives from over 65 of our partner day and boarding schools.
VIRTUAL VISIT
If you would like a DMSF representative to speak to interested 7th and 8th graders about DMSF and the application process, please fill out this form or email DMSF at [email protected]. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
WHO IS A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR THE DMSF SCHOLARSHIP?
Applicants that demonstrate academic potential, strong character and financial need are the best candidates for a DMSF scholarship.
Aspiring Murphy Scholars demonstrate academic potential through the grades they received in 7th grade. The applicant’s report card should contain mostly A’s and B’s in core subjects. DMSF also carefully considers teacher recommendations, which indicate the applicant’s ability to perform at grade level and contribute to a positive classroom environment.
Leadership potential is demonstrated through school and community activities as well as by the content of the applicant’s essays.
Financial need generally means families whose annual incomes are at or under $75,000. DMSF is only able to provide financial assistance to families who also qualify for financial assistance from our partner schools.
Aspiring Murphy Scholars demonstrate academic potential through the grades they received in 7th grade. The applicant’s report card should contain mostly A’s and B’s in core subjects. DMSF also carefully considers teacher recommendations, which indicate the applicant’s ability to perform at grade level and contribute to a positive classroom environment.
Leadership potential is demonstrated through school and community activities as well as by the content of the applicant’s essays.
Financial need generally means families whose annual incomes are at or under $75,000. DMSF is only able to provide financial assistance to families who also qualify for financial assistance from our partner schools.
HOW DO I APPLY?
The DMSF application is entirely online. The application requires students to write three essays, complete short answer questions, and provide contact information for recommenders. Parents are required to upload proof of income.
HOW MANY SCHOLARSHIPS WILL YOU AWARD?
DMSF will award approximately 130-140 scholarships to students each year.
CAN THE SCHOLARSHIP BE APPLIED TO ANY SCHOOL?
No, the scholarship only applies to DMSF partner schools. DMSF retains the right to limit the scholarship award to a specific school or schools.
DOES THE FAMILY PAY ANYTHING?
Yes, each family is required to pay a portion of their child’s educational expenses. Families will be responsible for a portion of the tuition and any additional supplementary fees, including but not limited to books, uniforms, technology fees, and registration fees. The average family contribution is between $2,500 and $3,500 per school year. The estimated family contribution (EFC) varies at each DMSF partner school.
WHAT HAPPENS TO THE APPLICATIONS?
Once an application is received by DMSF, it is reviewed to ensure that it is complete. Incomplete applications are not considered. Complete applications are reviewed by at least two readers, and ultimately about one in every five students who has submitted an application is selected to be interviewed.
WHAT IS THE INTERVIEW PROCESS?
Applicants selected for an interview will be advised of their interview date at least one week in advance of the interview date. At the interview, each applicant will meet with a panel of interviewers, all of whom are volunteers. Each meeting will last for about ten minutes. Then separately, the parents or guardians meet with each panel of interviewers. Everyone will also meet with a member of the DMSF Education Department.
HOW WILL I LEARN ABOUT MY STATUS?
No information about an applicant’s status is given out over the phone. After an applicant has been interviewed, he or she will receive an email advising the applicant of DMSF’s decision and next steps. If an applicant is not selected for an interview, they will learn their status at the end of interview season, typically in early December.
IF I AM AWARDED A DMSF SCHOLARSHIP, WHAT ARE MY NEXT STEPS?
Scholarship awards are not final until the applicant completes the steps that follow:
- Is admitted to a DMSF partner school
- Completes the school’s financial aid forms by the school’s deadline and receives financial aid from the school.
- Registers at the school by the school’s deadline.
- Signs a DMSF scholarship contract.
- Attends DMSF’s mandatory two-week Summer Bridge program.
