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Dartmouth College King Scholars Program 2027 for Students from Developing Countries
Updated 21 October 2026
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The King Scholars Program at Dartmouth College, an Ivy League university in New Hampshire, USA, supports talented low-income students from developing countries who want to help reduce poverty in their home countries. King Scholars receive a fully funded four-year bachelor's degree, plus mentoring and leadership training.
Deadlines: Early Decision 1 November 2026 · Regular Decision 1 January 2027 (financial aid documents by 1 February 2027)
What King Scholars receive
- Four years of full financial aid: tuition, room and board
- Health insurance
- A new computer in the first year
- One trip a year between Dartmouth and home
- Pre-orientation support and ongoing academic mentoring
- Leadership training focused on fighting poverty
- Lifelong access to an international alumni network
Who it's for
- International students from developing countries
- From low-income backgrounds
- Interested in alleviating poverty and addressing social issues in their home countries
- Strong academic record and leadership potential
How to apply
- Apply to Dartmouth as a first-year student through the Common App.
- Early Decision: 1 November 2026 (binding if admitted)
- Regular Decision: 1 January 2027
- Apply for financial aid by the deadline (Early Decision: 1 November; Regular Decision: 1 February 2027).
- Submit your SAT or ACT scores (Dartmouth offers extra testing options for students at schools outside the US).
- In your essays and activities, make your commitment to reducing poverty in your community clear.
Tips
- Dartmouth is highly selective. Your essays should tell a specific, honest story about the problems you've seen and what you've already done about them.
- Early Decision is binding: only choose it if Dartmouth is your clear first choice.
- Ask teachers for recommendation letters early.
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