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Honors Project Scholarship

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All students working on an honors project to fulfill the IPFW Honors Program requirements are eligible to apply for funding to aid in the project’s completion and presentation.  This is an ongoing award with no set application deadlines, but students are encouraged to apply as early as possible during their project to increase their chances of success.  Preference is given to students who have not previously received financial assistance from the Honors Program.

Awards are provided in the form of a scholarship; amounts are not fixed, but may not exceed $500. These funds may be used for scientific products and materials, project supplies, such as copying and mailing costs, poster boards and display materials, and worker or participant fees; as well as presentation costs, such as conference registration fees or travel expenses. 

Contact:  Dr. Shree Dhawale         Phone #260-481-5735
    dhawale@ipfw.edu

Deadline: First-come, first-serve basis.

Honors Course Scholarship

This scholarship will pay up to $600.00 in tuition for one honors class (excluding H-Options); students currently conducting their honors project may apply the equivalent amount toward supplies for their project. Applicants must currently have a 3.5 or greater GPA, nine (9) or more honors credits, and must intend to complete the IPFW Honors Program requirements. Preference will be given to applicants who have not previously received a financial award from the Honors Program. The scholarship is merit-based, and shall be awarded by a panel appointed by the Honors Program Director.

Contact:  Honors Program Center, WU G25. Phone #260-481-6924
            honors@ipfw.edu

Deadline: November 10, 2008

Undergraduate Teaching Assistantship Scholarship

The IPFW Honors Program is pleased to announce the availability of two undergraduate teaching assistantships. Available to students participating in the Honors Program, the positions may be for any semester-long three or more credit hour course and include a grant of $1,000. Students will not get credit for the position, but should gain valuable experience and insight in return for their work. These assistantships are reserved for those who will be teaching and learning, not just grading assignments in lab preparation or showing videos.

To be eligible for this grant, applicants must have taken and received an A in the course they wish to TA, have participated in the Honors Program, and have a 3.5 GPA. Also, the student must intend to complete the IPFW Honors Program requirements. Preference will be given to applicants who have not previously received a financial award from the Honors Program.

Contact:   Honors Program Center, WU G25   Phone # 481-6924
               honors@ipfw.edu

Deadline:  November 10, 2008

Research Assistantship Scholarship

The IPFW Honors Program is pleased to announce the availability of two research assistantships beginning in Spring 2009. Available to students participating in the Honors Program, the assistantships may last up to one academic year and include a grant of up to $1,000. Receipients may with other student and faculty on their research, and my obtain academic credit for the research conducted. However, the scholarship will be given only for research for a student's honors project.

To be eligible for this award, applicants must have successfully completed at least nine (9) credits in the Honors Program, must have a 3.5 GPA, and be enrolled in classes the semester(s) in which they wish to conduct the research. In addition, the student must intend to complete the IPFW Honors Program requirements. Preference will be given to applicants who have not previously received a financial award from the Honors Program.

Contact: Honors Program, WU G25 Phone # 481-6924
honors@ipfw.edu
Deadline: November 10, 2008

Dr. Beaumont S. Cornell Scholarship

Student must be a graduate of an Adams, Allen or Huntington County, IN high school. The student must enroll in a major preparing to become a medical doctor. First-time students (coming directly to IPFW from high school), must either: (a) rank in the top 25 percent of their high school class and have SAT scores of 1870 or greater, or ACT composite of 28 or greater; or (b) rank in the top 10 percent of their high school class and have SAT scores of 1650 or greater, or ACT composite of 24 or greater. All students must be enrolled full-time. This scholarship is renewable, but a student must submit an application to be considered each year. The following minimum cumulative GPAs are required for consideration for renewal.
24 - 59 credit hours - 3.2 GPA
60 - 89 credit hours - 3.3 GPA
90+ credit hours - 3.4 GPA
To be considered for the Cornell Scholarship you must file a Cornell Scholarship application and file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Contact:   IPFW Financial Aid Office, Kettler Hall 102B, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd.,
             Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1499; phone: 260-481-6820
Deadline:  Mar. 31, for students coming to IPFW directly from high school, and 
              May 1, for continuing IPFW students

Chancellor’s Distinguished Scholarship

Students must be: (a) incoming new high school graduates of state-accredited high schools who are admitted to IPFW and who will earn an Indiana Core 40 or Academic Honors Diploma (residents of other states will have followed a college preparatory high school curriculum), and who rank in the top 5% of their high school class and have an SAT score of 1800 or greater or an ACT composite of 27 or greater or (b) a graduate of any school with an SAT of 2100 or an ACT composite of 32 or greater. No scholarship application is required. Awards require full-time enrollment (minimum of 12 credit hours each semester) in fall and spring semesters, with no break in enrollment. This award may be used for summer school. For summer school only, the enrollment does not have to be full-time. A cumulative GPA of 3.5 or greater is required for renewal. Grades for renewal are only checked at the end of spring semester each year. Awards are limited to four years of enrollment, with no break in enrollment periods (students are not required to enroll in summer). A student may receive a Chancellor's Scholarship, a Chancellor's Distinguished Scholarship, or a Chancellor's Merit Award but no more than one of these scholarships will be awarded to an individual student. Not available to students currently or previously enrolled at IPFW. Awards commence in fall semester.

Contact:   IPFW Financial Aid Office, Kettler Hall 102B, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd.,
             Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1499; phone: 260-481-6820
Deadline: First-come, first-serve basis.

Chancellor’s Scholarship

Half-tuition scholarships are awarded annually to incoming new high school graduates who are admitted to IPFW and who will earn an Indiana Core 40 or Academic Honors Diploma (residents of other states will be completing a college preparatory high school curriculum), and who: (a) rank in the top 10 percent of their high school class and have SAT scores of 1800 or greater or an ACT composite of 27 or greater; or (b) rank in the top 5 percent of their high school class and have SAT scores of 1650 or greater or an ACT composite of 24 or greater; or (c) have earned semifinalist or finalist status in the National Merit scholarship competition or (d) were recognized as a valedictorian or salutatorian from a state-accredited high school. No scholarship application is required. Awards require full time enrollment (minimum of 12 credit hours each semester) in fall and spring semesters, with no break in enrollment. This award may be used for summer school. For summer only, the enrollment does not have to be full-time. A cumulative GPA of 3.5 or greater is required for renewal. Grades for renewal are only checked at the end of spring semester each year. Awards are limited to four years of enrollment with no break in enrollment periods (students are not required to enroll in summer). A student may receive a Chancellor's Scholarship, a Chancellor's Distinguished Scholarship, or a Chancellor's Merit Award, but no more than one of these scholarships will be awarded to any individual student. Not available to other students currently or previously enrolled at IPFW. Awards commence in fall semester.
Recipients also receive one voucher, for each their freshman and sophomore years, to be reimbursed for the other half of tuition of an honors course.

Contact:   IPFW Admissions Office, Kettler Hall 111, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd.,
     Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1499; phone: 260-481-6812.
Deadline: First-come, first-serve basis

Chancellor’s Merit Award

The Chancellor's Merit Award is intended to increase diversity in the IPFW student body. Up to 100 awards are available for beginning IPFW students who are classified as non-Indiana residents. Students receiving the awards may attend IPFW at in-state costs for tuition and fees.
Recipients must be beginning IPFW students who are classified as non-Indiana residents and who: (a) have a high school rank in the top 25% and earn an SAT score of at least 1650 (or an ACT score of at least 24), or (b) have earned semifinalist or finalist status in the National Merit Scholarship competition, or (c) transfer from another regionally accredited college or university with at least 24 credits and a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0*, or (d) transfer from another regionally accredited college or university having completed 24 credit hours at more than one college with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or above at each institution attended. Transfer students with fewer than 24 credits completed will be evaluated on their high school record and test scores. No scholarship application is required. Awards require full time enrollment in fall and spring semesters, (minimum of 12 credit hours each semester) with no break in enrollment. This award may be used for summer school. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required for renewal. Grades for renewal are only checked at the end of spring semester each year. Awards are limited to four years of enrollment, with no break in enrollment periods (students are not required to enroll in summer). A student may receive a Chancellor's Distinguished Scholarship, or a Chancellor's Scholarship, or a Chancellor's Merit Award, but no more than one of these scholarships will be awarded to any individual student. Not available to other students currently or previously enrolled at IPFW. Award may commence in fall or spring semester.
*If credits have been earned at more than one institution only the GPA from the most recent enrollment will be considered (based on a minimum of 24 credit hours at the most recent institution).

Contact:   IPFW Admissions Office, Kettler Hall 111, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd.,
     Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1499; phone: 260-481-6812.
Deadline:  First-come, first-serve basis

Top Ten Scholarship

Twenty-five $1000 non-renewable scholarships for 2007 high school graduates who will earn an Indiana Core 40 or Academic Honors Diploma (residents of other states will have followed a college preparatory high school curriculum) who rank in the top 10 percent of their high school class. SAT or ACT scores are not considered. A student who receives the Top Ten Scholarship may not receive the Chancellor's Distinguished, the Chancellor's Scholarship or the Chancellor's Merit Award. No scholarship application is required and scholarships will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis by date of admission.

Contact:      IPFW Admissions Office, Kettler Hall 111, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd.,
         Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1499; phone: 260-481-6812.
Deadline:    First-come, first-served basis.


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Harry S. Truman Scholarship

The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation - the federal memorial to our thirty-third President - awards merit-based scholarships to college students who plan to pursue careers in government or elsewhere in public service. Truman Scholars receive up to $30,000 for graduate or professional school, participate in leadership development activities, and have special opportunities for internships and employment with the federal government.
The Foundation has supported Truman Scholars in many fields of study, including agriculture, biology, engineering, environmental management, physical and social sciences, and technology policy, as well as traditional fields such as economics, education, government, history, international relations, law, political science, public administration, nonprofit management, public health, and public policy.
Each nominee for the Truman Scholarship must be:

  •  A full-time junior-level student at a four-year institution pursuing a bachelor's degree during the 2007-2008 academic year. 'Junior' here means a student who plans to continue full-time undergraduate study and who expects to receive a baccalaureate degree between December 2008 and August 2009, or a student in his or her third year of collegiate study who expects to graduate during the 2007-2008 academic year, or a senior-level student who is a resident of Puerto Rico or the Islands as defined below;
  • Nominated by the Truman Scholarship Faculty Representative at his or her institution;
  • In the upper quarter of his or her class; and
  •  A United States citizen or a United States national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Resident aliens (green card holders) are not eligible.

A good candidate for the Truman Scholarship meets the above eligibility requirements and also:

  • Has an extensive record of public and community service;
  • Has outstanding leadership potential and communication skills; and
  • Is committed to a career in government or elsewhere in public service, as defined by the Foundation.

The Foundation defines public service as employment in government at any level, uniformed services, public-interest organizations, nongovernmental research and/or educational organizations, public and private schools, and public service-oriented nonprofit organizations such as those whose primary purposes are to help needy or disadvantaged persons or to protect the environment.

Contact:  Dr. Shree Dhawale         Phone #260-481-5735
    dhawale@ipfw.edu

Deadline for nominations: February 3rd

Rhodes Scholarship

The Rhodes Scholarships were established in 1903 by Cecil Rhodes, who dreamed of improving the world through the diffusion of leaders motivated to serve their contemporaries, trained in the contemplative life of the mind, and broadened by their acquaintance with one another and by their exposure to cultures different from their own. Mr. Rhodes hoped that his plan of bringing able students from throughout the English-speaking world and beyond to study at Oxford University would aid in the promotion of international understanding and peace. Each year, 32 U. S. citizens are among the approximately 80 Rhodes Scholars worldwide who take up degree courses at Oxford University.
Mr. Rhodes’ Will contains four criteria by which prospective Rhodes Scholars are to be selected:

    1. literary and scholastic attainments;
    2. energy to use one’s talents to the full, as exemplified by fondness for and success in sports;
    3. truth, courage, devotion to duty, sympathy for and protection of the weak, kindliness, unselfishness and fellowship;
    4. moral force of character and instincts to lead, and to take an interest in one’s fellow beings.

Because Rhodes Scholars are selected for their potential over a lifetime, importance is properly attached to their capacity to meet the demands for physical fitness imposed by an active career. Satisfying the second standard does not require evidence of outstanding achievement in organized sports. All applicants, however, should be able to demonstrate the physical vigor which will enable them to make an effective contribution to the world around them. Moreover, American and other foreign students who are prepared to participate in sports played in the English amateur tradition have typically derived additional benefits from their Oxford experience. Many lifetime international friendships have been formed as by-products of the athletic competition among Oxford’s colleges.
Election to the Scholarship is normally for two years but the Scholarship may be held for one year only, depending upon the degree program pursued by the Scholar. The Trustees impose no requirement that a Scholar should study in Oxford for more than one year. A Scholarship may be renewed, at the complete discretion of the Trustees, for a third and final year for those who were initially admitted to Oxford to pursue a doctoral degree. Rhodes Scholars may not apply for an MBA, and may not do the Master in Financial Economics (MFE) in their first year. All educational costs, such as matriculation, tuition, laboratory and certain other fees, are paid on the Scholar’s behalf by the Rhodes Trustees. Each Scholar receives in addition a maintenance allowance adequate to meet necessary expenses for term-time and vacations. The Rhodes Trustees cover the necessary costs of travel to and from Oxford.               

Contact: Dr. Gary Blumenshine
E-mail: blumensh@ipfw.edu
Deadline: October 6th

 

Marshall Scholarship

Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans of high ability to study for a degree in the United Kingdom. At least forty Scholars are selected each year to study either at graduate or occasionally undergraduate level at an UK institution in any field of study. Each scholarship is held for two years.
To qualify, candidates should:

    • be citizens of the United States of America (at the time they apply for a scholarship);
    • (by the time they take up their scholarship) hold a their first undergraduate degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the United States;
    • have obtained a grade point average of not less than 3.7 (or A-) on their undergraduate degree.
    • have graduated from their undergraduate college or university after April 2005.
    • not have studied for, or hold a degree or degree-equivalent qualification from a British University.

Scholarship varies a little according to the circumstances (place of residence, selected university, etc.) of each Scholar but the figure tends on average to be about £20,000 a year. This comprises:

    • a personal allowance to cover residence and cost of living expenses at the rate of £703 per month (£872 for Scholars at Central London institutions);
    • payment of tuition fees;
    • fares to and from the United States;
    • an amount not exceeding £2,448 a year may be added in certain circumstances as a contribution to the support of a dependent spouse;
    • Claimable Allowances totaling approximately £3,300 including:
    • an Arrival allowance
    • a grant for books
    • a grant for approved travel in connection with studies;
    • payment of necessary daily expenses in excess for travel between place of residence and place of study, provided the distance between the two is reasonable;
    • a grant towards the cost of preparation of any thesis submitted for examination, if required;
    • shipping of property to and from the United States

Tax but may be considered taxable income by the US Internal Revenue Service.


Contact:  Dr. Shree Dhawale         Phone #260-481-5735
    dhawale@ipfw.edu
Deadline: October 2nd

 

Mitchell Scholarship

Support for one academic year of postgraduate study at institutions of higher learning in Ireland, including the seven universities in the Republic of Ireland and the two universities in Northern Ireland. 12 scholarships awarded each year. George J. Mitchell Scholarship applicants are judged on three criteria:

    • Academic excellence and intellectual distinction. Although the Scholarship program does not require a minimum GPA, it is understood that a prospective candidate must have the academic ability and preparation to succeed in a postgraduate program.
    • An outstanding record of leadership.
    • A sustained commitment to service and community

Applicants for the George J. Mitchell Scholarship must:

  • Be U.S. citizens.
  • Be 18 years of age or older but not yet 30 on October 1, 2007.
  • Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university before beginning study as a Mitchell Scholar.
  • While married applicants are accepted, no allowance is made for the expenses of a married applicant’s spouse or dependent. It is important to note that spouses who are non-EU citizens are required to obtain a work permit before seeking paid employment in Ireland or Northern Ireland.

Contact:  (none available; applications can be done online)
Deadline: October 6th

Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship

The Foundation will award undergraduate scholarships to outstanding students, to be known as Barry M. Goldwater Scholars. The awards will be made on the basis of merit to two groups of students -- those who will be college juniors and those who will be college seniors -- who have outstanding potential and intend to pursue careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering. Four-year institutions are eligible to nominate up to four students who are in the sophomore or junior class. Two-year institutions may nominate up to two students who are sophomores. To be considered, a student must be nominated by his or her college or university using the official nomination materials available to each institution on the Foundation's website.
Each scholarship covers eligible expenses for undergraduate tuition, fees, books, and room and board, up to a maximum of $7,500 annually. Scholarship monies not used during one academic year are not transferable to the succeeding academic year. Junior-level scholarship recipients are eligible for a maximum of two years of scholarship support, and senior-level scholarship recipients are eligible for a maximum of one year of scholarship support.
The Trustees intend to award up to 300 Goldwater Scholarships.

Contact:  Dr. Shree Dhawale        Phone #260-481-5735
            dhawale@ipfw.edu
Deadline: January 30th

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Scholarship

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Scholarship Program will award approximately 30 scholarships to seniors and recent graduates planning to attend graduate school for the first time starting this fall.  

Each award covers a portion of educational expenses, including tuition, living expenses, required fees, and books for the graduate degree chosen. The amount and duration of awards vary by student based on the cost of attendance and the length of the graduate program as well as other scholarships or grants received. The maximum available per student per year of study is $50,000 and the maximum length is six years.

Contact:  Dr. Shree Dhawale   Phone# 260-481-5735
                dhawale@ipfw.edu
Deadline: February 28th

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Program

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Program each year awards approximately 50 scholarships to students attending community colleges or Each award covers a portion of educational expenses, including tuition, living expenses, required fees, and books for the final two to three years of the baccalaureate degree. The amount and duration of awards vary by student based on the cost of attendance and the length of the program as well as other scholarships or grants received. The maximum available per student is $30,000 per year. This is the largest scholarship offered in the US to community college transfer students.            

Contact: Dr. Shree Dhawale   Phone# 260-481-5735
                 dhawale@ipfw.edu
Deadline: January 19th

Tylenol Scholarship

Tylenol awards $250,000 in scholarships to students pursuing careers in healthcare. 150 $1,000 scholarships and 10 $10,000 scholarships will be available. This scholarships covers tuition fees only. Students in any healthcare-related program of study may apply (high school going to college, undergraduates in various fields, medical students, etc.).

Contact:  none (students apply directly).
Deadline: Typically September 15th.

Pearson Benjamin Cummings Biology Prize Scholarship

Write a letter to an elected official while applying for the 2008 Pearson Benjamin Cummings Biology Prize. Benjamin Cummings will award four students $1,000 scholarships toward their continued education in Biology. Any biology major who has taken the General Biology course in the last two years, or is currently enrolled, can apply.

Contact:  none (students apply directly).
Deadline: November 4

 

Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship

The Woodrow Wilson Indiana Teaching Fellowship seeks to attract talented, committed individuals with backgrounds in the STEM fields-- science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—into teaching in high-need Indiana high schools. The Fellowship offers rigorous disciplinary and pedagogical preparation, extensive clinical experience, and ongoing mentoring. Eligible applicants include current undergraduates, recent college graduates, midcareer professionals, and retirees who have majored in, or had careers in, STEM fields. The Fellowship is open to college seniors, graduates, and career changers who:

  • demonstrate a commitment to the program and its goals;
  • have U.S. citizenship or permanent residency;
  • have attained, or expect to attain by June 30, 2009, a bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university;
  • have majored in and/or have a strong professional background in a STEM field;
  • have achieved a cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale (negotiable for applicants from institutions that do not employ a 4.0 GPA scale); and
  • obtain a qualifying score on the Praxis I: Pre-Professional Skills Test.

The Fellowship includes:

  • a $30,000 stipend
  • admission to a master’s degree program at one of four participating Indiana universities
  • preparation in a high-need urban or rural secondary school
  • support and mentoring throughout the three-year teaching commitment
  • guidance toward teaching certification
  • lifelong membership in a national network of Woodrow Wilson Fellows who are intellectual leaders

Contact: None (students apply directly)

Deadline: December 15th