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The following is a current listing of the scholarships offered by Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana - Fort Wayne to qualified and deserving students. These scholarships range from the Ivy Tech General Grant Fund to others that require the applicant to be in specific academic programs or meet other specific donor requirements.
Unless otherwise indicated, the application for all these awards is made by completing the Scholarship Application Form electronically or by obtaining one from the Financial Aid Office.
Your request will be reviewed to determine your eligibility for specific awards based on the scholarship criteria and funding levels. It is therefore important to pay close attention to each scholarship's individual eligibility requirements when making application.
Since these are scholarships, academic success is an important factor in the selection process. With a few exceptions, academic success in your Ivy Tech program classes and future potential in your career are major factors in awarding the scholarships.
Since financial need is a criterion for the majority of these awards, it is strongly recommended that you have a FAFSA on file before applying. The majority of these scholarships are awarded during the late spring and summer for the following academic school year. Therefore, application should be made by June 30th or the date stated in the individual scholarship description for maximum consideration. Occasionally, limited awards may be available during the academic year depending on usage and funding.
BUSINESS EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
Field of Study: Business Division
Average Award: $200-600 Per Semester
Based On: Academics and Financial Need
New or Returning Student: Both, Full or Part-time
Use of Money: Fees, Books, Supplies, Personal
Time Period: One Year
Application Deadline: Open
Contact Person: Division Chair and Financial Aid Office
Selection Criteria: Money to benefit disadvantaged students, i.e., minorities, dislocated workers, women re-entering the workforce and individuals receiving public assistance. Must be eligible for financial assistance under the College’s guidelines for the Futures Unlimited Program.
ROBERT C. BYRD HONORS SCHOLARSHIP
Description: Federally supported merit-based scholarship
Eligibility: Minimum SAT score of 1300, or a 29 composite score on the ACT, or earn an average score of 620 or higher on the GED; Indiana resident; not have defaulted on a debt to the federal government or sentenced for a drug offense
Application: Robert C. Byrd Application
Contact: Special Programs Division of the State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana, 150 West Market Street, Suite 500, Indianapolis, IN 46204, 317.232.2350
CHOICE SCHOLARSHIP
Field of Study: Any
Average Award: $1000 Per Year
Based On: Academics
New or Returning Student: New, Full or Part-time
Use of Money: Fees
Time Period: One Year
Application: Choice Scholarship Application
Application Deadline: March 15
Contact Person: Admission Coordinator
Selection Criteria: Awards determined by a selection committee who review the applications. References and high school transcripts required. Awards are only made to graduating high school seniors.
CHILDREN OF ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP
Field of Study: Open
Award range: The Alumni Association will award $1,00 annually. The entire award may be given to one recipient or divided among qualified recipients based on need and qualification. Part-time students may receive up to $500.00; full-time students up to $1,000.
Based on: Academics and financial need
New or Returning Student: Both, Full or Part-time
Use of Money: The award must first be applied to Ivy Tech tuition and fees, and then to pay for books and supplies. The remaining award dollars will be given to students for living expenses.
Time period: One Year
Application Deadline: An extension of the deadline has been given in 2007 (August 1), however the actual deadline is July 1.
Contact Person: Alumni Coordinator
Selection Criteria: The scholarship will be awarded based on academic excellence, community involvement and civic leadership. The applicant must:
CULINARY SCHOLARSHIP
Field of Study: Hospitality Administration
Award Range: $100-$1,000 Per Year
Based On: Academics and Financial Need
New or Returning Student: Both, Full or Part-time
Use of Money: Fees, Books, Supplies
Time Period: One Year
Application Deadline: October 1 of Current Year
Contact Person: Hospitality Administration Program Chair
Selection Criteria: Awards determined by the Hospitality Administration Department.
COUNTY SCHOLARSHIP
Field of Study: Open
Award: Tuition & fees up 15 credits per semester
Based On: Academics and county of residence
New or Returning Student: Returning, Full Time
Use of Money: Tuition and Fees only
Time Period: One Year
Application Deadline: July for following academic year
Contact Person: Financial Aid Office
Selection Criteria: One scholarship will be awarded to a student in each of the following counties served by this region; Adams, Allen, Dekalb, Huntington, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wells and Whitley. Applicants should have a 3.5 or above cumulative grade point average in their program classes and be attending full time.
DEVER NURSING SCHOLARSHIP
Field of Study: Nursing
Average Award: $500
Based On: Strong academic success in LPN Program
New or Returning Student: Returning
Use of money: College Expenses
Time Period: Last semester of LPN Program
Application Deadline: Month before final semester
Contact Person: Financial Aid Office
Selection Criteria: LPN student in their final semester with strong academic success, potential in the field and demonstrated financial need.
DUKES DAY SCHOLARSHIP
Field of Study: Practical Nursing
Average Award: $500 Per Semester
Based On: Academics and Financial Need
New or Returning Student: Returning, Full Time
Use of Money: Fees, Books, Supplies, Personal
Time Period: One Semester
Application Deadline: September 15 of Current Year
Contact Person: Financial Aid Office
Selection Criteria: Given to top graduating PNU students for fall semester as recommended by faculty.
FUTURES UNLIMITED
Field Of Study: Any
Award Range: $300-500 Per Year
Based On: Academics and Financial Need
New or Returning Student: Both, Full or Part-time
Use of Money: Fees, Books, Supplies, Personal
Time Period: One Year
Application Deadline: Open
Contact Person: Financial Aid Office
Selection Criteria: Money available to dislocated workers, minorities, women reentering the work force, individuals receiving public assistance.
GED SCHOLARSHIP
Field Of Study: Any
Average Award: $500-$1,000 Per Year
Based On: Academics and Financial Aid
New or Returning Student: Both, Full or Part-time
Use of Money: Fees
Time Period: One Year
Application: GED Scholarship Application
Application Deadline: May 3
Contact Person: Outreach Advisor
Selection Criteria: Based on combination of GED scores and financial need. Essay and personal recommendations required. Potential for renewal if grades are maintained.
GENERAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Field of Study: Open
Award Range: $200-$800 Per Year
Based On: Extenuating Circumstances, Financial Need and Academic Success
New or Returning Student: Both, Full or Part-time
Use of Money: Fees, Books, Supplies, Personal
Time Period: One Year
Application Deadline: Open, Depending on Funding Level
Contact Person: Financial Aid Office
Selection Criteria: This category of scholarships consists of many smaller donations and a few large open donations. Depending on the applicant’s specific needs, an award may be made from one of these funds based on the above criteria.
GENERAL GRANT FUND
Field of Study: Any
AwardRange: $100-$800 Per Year
Based On: Academics and Financial Need
New or Returning Student: Both, Full or Part-time
Use of Money: Fees
Time Period: One Year
Application Deadline: Open
Contact Person: Financial Aid Office
Selection Criteria: Recipients normally demonstrate extenuating financial circumstances and/or exceptional academic performance.
HARVEY POLING SCHOLARSHIP
Field of Study: Rotated Yearly Between Academic Divisions
Average Award: $1000 Per Year
Based On: Academics and Financial Need
New or Returning Student: Returning, Full or Part-time
Use of Money: Fees, Books, Supplies, Personal
Time Period: One Year
Application Period: September 10
Contact Person: Financial Aid Office
Selection Criteria: Applicant must be 28 years of age or older. Must be half way through program with a GPA of at least 3.0.
HOLMES ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP
This endowed scholarship with established in memory of Howard and Louise Holmes. Mr. and Mrs. Holmes valued education and emphasized its importance for all individuals, specially those without a family history of attending college.
New or Returning Student: Returning, Full or Part-time
Application Period: June 29 (received in Indianapolis)
Contact Person: Financial Aid Office
Selection Criteria: Applicant must be a first generation college student, have a declared major, have successfully completed one semester at Ivy Tech, document financial need, and be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours for the following fall semester.
HOOSIER SCHOLAR AWARD
Description: State academic merit award
Eligibility: Recipients are selected by high school guidance counselor staff; Indiana resident; rank in top 20% of high school class.
Contact: State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana, 150 West Market Street, Suite 500, Indianapolis, IN 46204, 317.232.2350
KUHNE SCHOLARSHIP
Field of Study: Open
AwardRange: $200-$500
Based On: Academics and demonstrated financial need
New or Returning Student: Both, Full and Part Time
Use of Money: College Expenses
Time Period: One Year
Application Deadline: One month before semester begins
Contact Person: Financial Aid Office
Selection Criteria: Academic success in program and demonstrated financial need.
MCNAGNY SCHOLARSHIP
Field of Study: Child Development
Average Award: 3 Awards At $333 Per Year
Based On: Academics
New or Returning Student: Returning, Full or Part-time
Use of Money: Fees, Books, Supplies
Time Period: One Year
Application Deadline: August 31
Contact Person: Financial Aid Office
Selection Criteria: Based on GPA and faculty recommendations.
MUSTANG CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
Field Of Study: Automotive
Average Award: $1000 per year
Based On: Academics and Financial Need
New or Returning Student: Both, Full Time
Use of Money: Fees, Books, Supplies
Time Period: One Year
Application Deadline: November 15
Contact Person: Financial Aid Office
Selection Criteria: Based on GPA and faculty recommendations. Student must be full time and either a new student or less than 25% of the way through the program.
NEW EDITION BOOKSTORE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
Field of Study: Open
Award: $200 per Division per Semester (Fall & Spring)
New or Returning Student: Returning, Full Time
Use of Money: Fees, Books, Supplies or Personal
Time period: One semester, One Time
Application Deadlines: Must be submitted 6 weeks prior to new Semester: 7/1 for all; 11/1 for Spring
Contact Person: Financial Aid Office, Division Chairperson or Bookstore Manager
Selection Criteria: Awards based on the recommendations of the Division Chairpersons and faculty in each of the four divisions and strong academics in selected field of study. Each applicant will be required to submit an application, copy of current transcript and short essay (200 words or less) on why they chose Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana for their educational needs. This scholarship has a different application which can be obtained from one of the contact areas listed above.
NURSING SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Description: State scholarship promoting qualified individuals to pursue a nursing career in Indiana
Eligibility: Indiana resident; agree in writing to work as a nurse in Indiana for two years following graduation; demonstrate financial need
Application: Nursing Scholarship Fund Program Application, Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Contact: State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana, 150 West Market Street, Suite 500, Indianapolis, IN 46204, 317.232.2350
OUTREACH SCHOLARSHIP
Field of Study: Any
Award Range: $500-$1000 Per Year
Based On: Academics and Financial Need
New or Returning Student: Both, Full or Part-time
Use of Money: Fees
Time Period: One Year
Application: Outreach Scholarship Flyer and Application
Application Deadline: May 29 for Following Year
Contact Person: Outreach Advisor
Selection Criteria: Awards determined by a selection committee. Transcript and references required.
PRACTICAL NURSING SCHOLARSHIP
Field of Study: Nursing
Award Range: $200-$600 per year
Based On: Academics and Financial Need
New or Returning Student: Both, Full or Part-time
Use of Money: Fees, Books, Supplies, Personal
Time Period: One Year
Application Deadline: Open, Depending on Funding Level
Contact Person: Financial Aid Office
Selection Criteria: Preference given to current LPN students who have proven themselves academically and demonstrate financial need.
PETE RACHAL SCHOLARSHIP
Field of Study: Welding
Award Range: $200-$600
Based on: Academics and Need
New or Returning: Both, Full or Part Time
Use of Money: College Expenses
Time Period: One Year
Application Deadline: Spring for following year
Contact Person: Financial Aid Office
Selection Criteria: Recipient must be in the welding program with good grades and potential for future success. Demonstrated financial need a consideration in the selection process.
SCOTTISH RITE SCHOLARSHIP
Field Of Study: Practical Nursing
Award: $250 Per Semester
Based On: Academics
New or Returning Student: Returning, Full-time
Use of Money: Fees, Books, Supplies, Personal
Time Period: One Semester
Application Deadline: September 30 for Current Year
Contact Person: Financial Aid Office
Selection Criteria: Awarded to top fall graduating PNU students. Selection is made with an emphasis on grades.
SNYDER SCHOLARSHIP
Field Of Study: Open
Award: 75% of tuition up to $750/semester
Based On: Steuben County resident
New or Returning Student: Both, Full or Part-time
Use of Money: Tuition
Time Period: One year
Application: Snyder Scholarship Application
Application Deadline: April 1
Contact Person: Scholarship Associate, Steuben County Community Foundation
Selection Criteria: This scholarship is for Steuben County residents ONLY. It is directed to those who wish to receive technical training or an Associate degree; ideal for the individual who is returning to college or wishes to have a trade.
STAPLETON SCHOLARSHIP
Field of Study: Primarily Health Area/Open
Award Range: $300-$600
Based On: Academics and financial need
New or Returning Student: Both, Full and Part Time
Use of Money: College Expenses
Time Period: One Year
Application Deadline: Open
Contact Person: Financial Aid Office
Selection Criteria: Academic success in program and financial need are the primary criteria.
TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY SCHOLARS
Description: State need-based grant
Eligibility: Sign and mail your Twenty-First Century Scholar's pledge affirmation on time; Indiana resident; enrolled full time, US Citizen or eligible non-citizen
Application: Student may request an application from their high school, Twenty-First Century Scholars Regional Support Programs, or the Learn More Resource Center Hotline(1-800-992-2076). Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be received by federal processor by March 10
Contact: Office of Twenty-first Century Scholars, State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana, 150 West Market Street, Suite 500, Indianapolis, IN 46204, 317.233.2100
TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY GEAR UP SUMMER SCHOLARSHIP
Description: Need-based summer grant
Eligibility: Affirmed Scholar; enrolled full time in the following fall term
Application: Twenty-First Century Scholars GEAR UP Summer Scholarship Application
Contact: Office of Twenty-First Century Scholars, State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana, 150 West Market Street, Suite 500, Indianapolis, IN 46204, 317.233.2100
W. LLOYD BRIDGES SCHOLARSHIP
Field of Study: Health & Human Services
Award Range: $400-$800 Per Year
Based On: Academics and Financial Need
New or Returning Student: Both, Full or Part-time
Use of Money: Fees, Books, Supplies, Personal
Time Period: One Year
Application Deadline: September 15 for Current Year
Contact Person: Financial Aid Office
Selection Criteria: Based on recommendations by faculty, strong academics in program, and financial need.
ZOLLNER FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Field of Study: Specific Programs within the Technology/Business Division
Average Award: $600-$2,200 per year
Based On: Academics
New or Returning Student: Both, Full or Part-time
Use of Money: Fees, Books, Supplies, Personal
Time Period: One Year
Application Deadline: Open
Contact Person: Financial Aid Office
Selection Criteria: Based on GPA, faculty and counselor recommendations and financial need.
The above information lists only those awards that Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana - Fort Wayne has control over. There are many other areas that a student should investigate when applying for outside scholarships. Your high school counselor's office is an excellent location to find out about awards that are awarded through organizations in your local community. Even if you graduated several years ago they are willing to help you. You should also check with local service groups, churches and organizations you or family members belong to. Your or your parent's employers are often valuable sources of tuition assistance. If you meet their specific criteria, you may be eligible for assistance through Vocational Rehabilitation or JobWorks in your local community. To search for scholarships on a larger basis, you can go to our Web site and link to the scholarship websites listed. These are all good sites for aid information but keep in mind that you will be competing with a larger group of applicants when applying for these awards.
Finally, if a scholarship site requests money or personal financial information to help you apply for an award, I would suggest going to another site. Paying a fee to apply for aid does not always mean that you will receive better information.
For general questions, please contact swhitton@ivytech.edu
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