Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships

IU Northwest Scholarships

General Scholarships and Awards 2010-11

• Scholarship Application

Altrusa of the Indiana Dunes Scholarship

This scholarship is for full or part-time undergraduate students attending IU Northwest.  In making the awards, first preference will be given to female candidates.  To be eligible, students must be U.S. citizens who are residents of northwest Indiana (as defined by Lake, Porter, LaPorte, Starke, Newton, Jasper, and Pulaski Counties); who have attained Junior standing as established by the Division in which the student is enrolled; and demonstrated academic merit with a minimum 2.7 grade point average.  The number, amount, and recipients will be determined by the IU Northwest Scholarship and Financial Aid Committee. 

Andrew Fernandez Scholarship

In selecting the scholarship recipients, the committee shall award the scholarship to an Indiana University Northwest student, with preference to a student of Hispanic descent.  The decision shall in part be based on academic achievement.  The number and amount of scholarships to be awarded annually shall be determined by IU Northwest Scholarship Committee.

Carl L. And David M. Kahn Scholarship

The number, amount, and recipient(s) of the Scholarship(s) will be determined by the Scholarships Committee of IU Northwest.  The initial award be made to an incoming freshman in the fall of 1992; from then on, the award may be made to any IU Northwest student at any level.  The award will be open to all applicants in any discipline.  To qualify for the initial award, incoming freshmen must be in the top 25% of their high school graduating class, and have above average SAT scores.  The annual award will provide for full tuition, books, and fees.  The scholarship will be renewable, if the recipient continues to meet the criteria. 

David Plucinski Memorial Scholarship

The recipient shall be a full-time student, have attained senior class standing, majoring in science, with a minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.  Number, amount, and recipient(s) of the scholarship will be determined by the Scholarship Committee of the Campus.  The Scholarship will be credited to the student’s account at IU Northwest.

Edward Gillham, M.D., Memorial Book Scholarship

The Scholarship will be given to Baccalaureate M.D. (“BMD”) student(s) with sophomore standing or higher and is renewable provided recipient remains in BMD Program.  The number, amount, and recipient(s) of the scholarship will be determined by the IU Northwest BMD Selection Committee

Emerson Neighborhood Scholarship

The scholarship supports undergraduate students, including but not limited to tuition, room and board, books and fees.  The scholarship will be given to students attending IU Northwest who reside within the Emerson Neighborhood of Gary, Indiana.  In the event that there are insufficient qualified applicants from the Emerson Neighborhood, then students who reside in Gary, Indiana may receive the scholarship.  The scholarship may be renewable, at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee, so long as the student maintains minimum academic eligibility requirements as set by Indiana University.  The number, amount, and recipients of the scholarship will be determined by the Scholarship Committee of IU Northwest.

Francis D. Meyer / Bank Calumet Scholarship

The scholarship offers support for full-time or part-time undergraduate students.  The Scholarship will be given to students with financial need and good academic standing.  The number, amount and recipient(s) will be selected by the IU Northwest Scholarship and Financial Aid Committee.

Gladys C. Harris Scholarship

Scholarship shall be granted for one year predicated on the need of the recipient but may be renewed at the discretion of the IU Northwest Scholarship Committee so long as applicant makes satisfactory progress.  The number, amount, and recipient(s) shall be determined by the IU Northwest Scholarship Committee.

IU Northwest African American Studies Scholarship

The scholarship supports undergraduate, post graduate and graduate students.  The recipients will be full time or part time, traditional or non-traditional students, with a preference given to students of Black-African/African American heritage.  Preference will be given to students majoring in African American Studies, although students may major in any discipline.  The recipients will be expected to maintain a record of academic excellence as demonstrated by a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, or if a first time student based on their last high school record.  The scholarship may be renewable if the recipient maintains a minimum 3.0 GPA; The scholarship will be for tuition, mandatory fees and college course textbooks only.  The number, amount, and recipient(s) of the Scholarship will be determined by the Scholarship Committee of IU Northwest, in consultation with the two members of the IU Northwest African American Studies Committee.

IU Northwest Nontraditional Student Scholarship

The recipients of the scholarship will be students at IU Northwest who are in the process of achieving an associate or bachelor degree.  The scholarship will pay 1/2 of the recipients' tuition.  The criteria for receiving the scholarship shall be as follows: A) Scholarships shall be given to students who are residents of Jasper, Lake, LaPorte, Newton, Porter, Pulaski or Starke Counties. B)Scholarships shall be given to currently enrolled students who have successfully completed a minimum of  (12) credit hours at IU Northwest and are in good standing; C) The Scholarship recipients will be undergraduate students working toward an associate degree or bachelor degree who are continuously enrolled in a minimum of  (12) credit hours per year.  The Scholarship will be the amount of the maximum of (1/2) of the tuition for the remaining credit hours required for that degree. For an associate degree, (1/2) of the tuition will be paid up to a paid up to a max (48) credit hours remaining.  For a bachelor degree, (1/2) of the tuition will be paid up to the max of 110 credit hours remaining; D) The number, and recipient(s) of the Scholarship will be determined by the Scholarship Committee of IU Northwest.  Progress reports shall be made annually to the Dye Foundation concerning the scholarships awarded and the success of the scholarship recipients.

James and Betty Dye Scholarship

The recipients of the scholarship will be students at IU Northwest who are in the process of achieving their goal of an associate bachelor degree.  The scholarship will pay one-half (1/2) of the recipients tuition. Criteria: A) Given to students who reside in Northwest Indiana with preference given to citizens of Griffith, IN who are graduates from Griffith High School. B) Scholarships shall be given to currently enrolled students who have successfully completed a minimum of  (12) credit hours at IU Northwest and are in good standing; C) The Scholarship recipients will be undergraduate students working toward an associate degree or bachelor degree who are continuously enrolled in a minimum of  (12) credit hours per year.  The scholarship will be the amount of the maximum of (1/2) of the tuition for the remaining credit hours required for that degree. For an associate degree, (1/2) of the tuition will be paid up to a paid up to a max (48) credit hours remaining.  For a bachelor degree, (1/2) of the tuition will be paid up to the max of 110 credit hours remaining; D) The number, and recipient(s) of the Scholarship will be determined by the Scholarship Committee of IU Northwest.  Progress reports shall be made annually to the Dye Foundation concerning the scholarships awarded and the success of the scholarship recipients.

Jennie B. Kahn Adult Learner Scholarship

The Jennie B. Kahn Adult Learner Scholarship provides a scholarship to a student who has earned at least 60 credit hours, who is at least 25 years of age, and who has a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0. Preference is given to adult students with family responsibilities, single mothers, and adults who without financial assistance would be unable to continue their studies. Recipient must demonstrate considerable financial need.  The number, amount and recipient of the scholarship will be determined by the Scholarship Committee of IU Northwest.

Kenneth A. and Marjorie A. Mills Scholarship

The scholarship will be awarded to a student or students majoring in Social Sciences: Afro-American Studies, Economics, Communication (with an emphasis on Organizational Communication), Political Science, Psychology or Sociology. Candidates must be enrolled full time, have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours, and have a (GPA) of between 2.5 and 3.5.  Preference will be given to those students who work to help pay for their educational expenses.

Latino Hoosier Hero Scholarship

The Latino Hoosier Hero award provides an annual scholarship to a full time student with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Preference is given to students of Latino heritage. The scholarship may be renewed with a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 or above.

Latino Studies’ ALMA Scholarship

Recipients may be full or part time, graduate or undergraduate students, with a preference given to a person of Latino Heritage. The recipient may major in any discipline, and must have a GPA of 3.0, or if a first time student, based on their last high school record. The scholarship may be renewable if the recipient maintains a minimum 3.0 GPA

Mildred Paich Scholarship

Recipient(s) shall be IU Northwest students who have achieved excellence as determined by the IU Northwest Scholarship Committee.  The number, amount, and recipients will be determined by the IU Northwest Scholarship Committee.

NIPSCO Scholarship

The Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) provides that one student shall be selected by the IU Northwest Scholarship Committee who is a full time student with preference being given to dependent children of NIPSCO employees, minority students or other students with disabilities.  The student may major in any discipline but must maintain a record of academic excellence as demonstrated by a grade point average of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale.  The scholarship may be renewable if the recipient maintains a 2.7 GPA, to be determined by Indiana University Northwest at the end of each academic year.  The scholarship will be for tuition only and will be credited to the students account.  The number, amount, and recipient(s) of the scholarship will be determined by the Scholarship Committee of Indiana University Northwest.

Peggy Gordon Elliott Scholarship

The scholarship(s) shall provide full tuition, books, and fees to students of sophomore standing, of any major, attending IU Northwest.  Consideration will be given to financial need.  The number, amount, and recipient(s) of the scholarship will be determined by the Scholarship Committee of Indiana University Northwest.

Ray C. and Josephine K. Thomas Scholarship

The recipient(s) shall have credible scholastic records and indicated by outside activities the drive and incentive to complete successfully a degree at IU Northwest.  Emphasis is to be placed on giving the scholarship to worthy students who have definite career goals, rather than having the scholarship given merely to needy students.  The number, amount, and recipient(s) of the scholarship will be determined by the Scholarship Committee of Indiana University Northwest.

Syd Garner Scholarship

Candidates who have attained an overall grade point average of 2.7 or higher will be eligible.  First preference will be given to candidates who are Lake County government employees with 5 or more years of service, or to candidates who are the children of such employees.  The recipient(s) will be selected on the basis of academic excellence and may be enrolled in any major at any class standing.  The scholarship will be awarded for one year only and may not be renewed.  The number, amount, and recipient(s) of the scholarship will be determined by the Scholarship Committee of Indiana University Northwest.

William A. Shields, of the Neal-Marshall Alumni Club of Northwest Indiana, IU Northwest Scholarship

The recipient(s) shall be undergraduate students of IU Northwest and/or graduate students at IU Northwest.  Student applications shall be reviewed by the IU Northwest Neal-Marshall Alumni Club.  Preference shall be given to students who are parents and demonstrating financial need for tuition and/or books. The amount of the Scholarships will be a minimum of $500.00 per any one year and may not exceed the earnings from this fund.

Academic Unit Scholarships and Awards 2010-2011

College of Arts and Sciences

School of Business and Economics

School of Education

Dental Education

Labor Studies

School of Nursing

School of Public and Environmental Affairs

School of Social Work

College of Arts and Sciences

Allen Austin Memorial Scholarship

Applications will be reviewed by the College of Arts and Sciences Scholarship Committee. The number, amount, and recipient(s) of the scholarship will be determined by the Scholarship Committee of Indiana University Northwest.

BP (Amoco) Scholarship

This Account shall be used for scholarships in Medical Education at IU Northwest.  Up to $3,000 per year per student enrolled at IU Northwest majoring in the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry will be awarded.  The recipients will have a record of academic excellence as demonstrated by a 3.0 grade point average and have attained junior or senior status.  Preference will be given to students residing in either Lake or Porter County, demonstrating financial need and whose family income is under $40,000 per annum.  Preference will be given to students residing in either Lake or Porter County, demonstrating financial need and whose family income is under $40,000 per annum.  The scholarship may be renewed for two consecutive years, if funding is available.  The number, amount and recipient(s) of the Scholarship will be determined by the Scholarship Committee of IU Northwest.

Bettimae Reshkin Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship supports undergraduate and graduate scholarships with a preference given to female students.  Because, as part of its mission, Indiana University is committed to diversity, special consideration will be given to underrepresented populations.  The recipients will be enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences, pursuing a major in psychology with an interest in clinical psychology.  The scholarship may be renewable, but students must reapply each year.  Eligible applicants must have at least a GPA of 3.0.  The number, amount and recipient(s) of the Scholarship will be determined by the IU Northwest Scholarship Committee.

Computer Information Systems Scholarship

This scholarship supports graduate or undergraduate student who has an interest in the study of Data Processing and Information Systems and has demonstrated a record of academic excellence as an honor student. The number, amount, and recipient(s) of the scholarship will be determined by the Scholarship Committee of Indiana University Northwest.

Dr. Clarke Johnson Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to an undergraduate student declaring an Associate of Arts major in anthropology, an anthropology minor or a Bachelor of Arts major in sociology or anthropology. Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and a GPA of 3.0 or higher in anthropology courses completed. Must demonstrate participation in extra-curricular activities on and/or off campus related to anthropology. May be renewable.  The number, amount, and recipient(s) of the scholarship will be determined by the Scholarship Committee of Indiana University Northwest.

Duneland Rock Club Scholarship

Candidates may either be students in the Division of Arts and Sciences who are Geology majors or students in the Division of Education seeking a certificate in Earth Science or Geology. Consideration will be given to scholastic accomplishment and financial need.

Evangelia Kremizes—Helen Southwell Scholarship

Candidates shall be IU Northwest students in the Division of Arts and Sciences majoring in Humanities.  Preference shall be given to female students who are at least 50% or more of Greek (Hellenic) descent and established a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.  Recipient must be a graduate of Valparaiso High School, Valparaiso, IN. The amount and recipient of the scholarship shall be determined by the IU Northwest Scholarship and Financial Aid Committee. It is the intent of the Donor that 1 Scholarship be awarded annually to a full time student attending IU Northwest.

Fred C. and Louise E. Rowley Scholarship

Recipient must have an interest in majoring in English and/or the study of English Literature, and have a record of academic excellence as demonstrated by a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.  The recipient of the scholarship(s) will be determined by the Scholarship Committee of the School.  In selecting recipients, preference should be given to a student from Hammond or Munster, Indiana who is a full time student and has attained Junior or senior class standing.  The use of this scholarship will be authorized by the Dean, Division of Arts and Sciences and Chair, Department of English for the reasonable and customary requirements of a scholarship in accordance with internal operating policies as established by this agreement, Indiana University, and the Division of Arts and Sciences, IU Northwest.

Herman and Mae Feldman Scholarship

The Herman and Mae Feldman Scholarship provides that one student shall be selected by the IU Northwest Scholarship Committee each year.  The recipient will be a full time student.  The student must be a Psychology major and one who has completed at least two semesters.  The student must maintain a record of academic excellence as demonstrated by a grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

IU Northwest Chemistry Scholarship

Each recipient shall be a student enrolled at IU Northwest who has an interest in the study of chemistry.  The number, amount, and recipient(s) of the scholarship will be determined by the Scholarship Committee of Indiana University Northwest.

IU Northwest Performing Arts Scholarship

Up to 2 two scholarships in the amount of $500.00 per academic year.  The recipients of the scholarship will be full-time undergraduate students majoring in theater, who maintains a minimum 2.5 GPA.  Preference shall be given to one female in the name of Helen J. Danko and Gary Printing, Inc. and the other preference shall be given to one male in the name of Robert J. Danko and Gary Printing, Inc.  The recipient(s) shall be determined by the IU Northwest Scholarship Selection Committee.

IU Northwest Student Anthropology Club Scholarship

The Scholarship will be given to undergraduate students based on academic merit and who must be an anthropology student, defined as: Declaring an associate of arts major in anthropology, declaring anthropology minor, or declaring a bachelor of arts major in sociology in the anthropology track within the four-year program.  Recipients must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and a GPA of 3.0 or higher in combined anthropology courses completed.  Recipients should demonstrate participation in extra-curricular activities on and/or off campus related to anthropology.  The scholarship may be renewed provided the recipients maintain the above-stated criteria.  The number, amount, and recipient(s) of the scholarship will be determined by the Department of Sociology and Anthropology Scholarship Committee.

Jean F. Chirila Memorial Scholarship

The scholarship will be given to undergraduate students.  The recipient will be a student enrolled at IU Northwest who is a junior or senior majoring in Fine Arts.  The recipient must have a minimum GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale.  The number, amount, and recipient(s) of the scholarship will be determined by the Scholarship Committee of Indiana University Northwest.

Kathleen M. Mills Hill Scholarship

Awarded to students enrolled as majors in Communications or Fine Arts. Must be full-time and have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours. Must have a GPA between 2.5 and 3.5. Preference will be given to students who show financial independence.  The number, amount, and recipient(s) of the scholarship will be determined by the Scholarship Committee of Indiana University Northwest.

Keith Lorentzen Chemistry Scholarship

This scholarship will be used to support undergraduate scholarships.  The scholarship will be given to outstanding seniors (if not senior, then junior) in the Department of Chemistry at IU Northwest as judged by the faculty of the Chemistry Department.  The main criterion will be a minimum GPA of 3.25.  The number, amount, and recipient(s) of the scholarship will be determined by the Scholarship Committee of the Chemistry Department.

Paul Louis Urcan Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to student studying in the Department of History.  The number, amount, and recipient(s) of the scholarship will be determined by the Scholarship Committee of the Department.

Rhiman A. Rotz Memorial Scholarship

The scholarship will be given for full-time or part-time undergraduate students.  The scholarship will be given to students for excellence in History.  The recipients must have junior or senior standing with a minimum 3.0 GPA.  The amount, number, and recipient(s) will be determined by a committee comprised of the full time faculty members of the History Department. Students wishing to receive the Scholarship may apply by submitting a proposal according to guidelines and timetable established by the Department.  The recipient may use the scholarship to support or enhance his/her academic achievement, including but not limited to tuition, books, and fees.

Dr. Robin R. Hass Birky Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship will be used to support scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students who have attained at least a sophomore standing at IU Northwest.  This scholarship recognizes outstanding academic achievement at IU Northwest, as defined by a minimum 3.5 GPA.  The scholarship will be awarded with preference to an academically excellent female student majoring in the humanities, with financial need.  The number, amount and recipient(s) will be determined by the IU Northwest Scholarship Committee.

Romy S. Chirila Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a student who has academically shown an interest in the study of Dentistry and who has a record of academic excellence as demonstrated by a GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale.  The number, amount, and recipient(s) of the scholarship will be determined by the Scholarship Committee of Indiana University Northwest.

Silas W. “Bill” May Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to full-time undergraduate students majoring in biology. Must have a minimum 2.8 GPA. Must be resident of Lake, Jasper, LaPorte, Porter, Newton, Pulaski or Starke Counties and have demonstrated financial need. May be renewable for up to 3 years.

School of Business and Economics

Albert and Margaret Gallagher Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to an undergraduate student studying in the School of Business and Economics. Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Should exhibit interest in the pursuit of a career in small business enterprise and be participating in the financing of his or her own education. The recipient(s) of the scholarship will be determined by the Scholarship Committee of the School. 

IU Northwest School of Business & Economics Scholarship

The recipients will be junior or senior undergraduate enrolled in the School of Business & Economics with a minimum grade point average of 2.5.  Two scholarships will be given each year at $700 each will be awarded with $350 given in the Fall Semester and $350 given in the Spring Semester.  The recipient(s) of the scholarship will be determined by the Scholarship Committee of the School.

Danilo Orescanin Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a full-time student majoring in Business. Must have attained junior class standing with minimum GPA of 3.3. Must have proof of financial need. Consideration will be given to qualities of citizenship, extracurricular activities at IU Northwest and academic accomplishment. May be renewed.

Gary Lynch, Charles Reilly and Philip Rutledge Memorial Scholarship
The scholarship will be given to non-traditional undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in the School of Business and Economics who have a record of academic excellence as demonstrated by a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4 point scale.  The number, amount and recipient(s) of the scholarship will be determined by the IU Northwest Scholarship Committee.

George Uzelac and Associates Scholarship Fund

One scholarship will be awarded annually to a full-time student attending IU Northwest. Candidates shall be IU Northwest students who are residents of Lake or Porter Counties and have attained Junior or Senior class standing in the Division of Business and Economics, majoring in marketing or accounting, and established an overall accumulative GPA of 3.3 or above on a 4.0 scale. The recipient(s) of the scholarship will be determined by the Scholarship Committee of the School.

Hubert and Norma Seller Fund

The income from this scholarship be used to support the general needs of students within the IU Northwest School of Business and Economics.  Expenditures may include, but are not limited to, scholarships and student membership fees.  The recipients of the scholarship will be full or part time, undergraduate or graduate students, who maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.5 (3.0 for graduate students).  The scholarship may be renewable.  The number, amount, and recipient(s) of the funds will be determined by the Scholarship Committee in the School of Business and Economics at IU Northwest.

IU Northwest Leslie P. Singer Memorial Scholarship

Preference will be given to a student(s) enrolled in the School of Business & Economics who is pursuing a degree in Business or Economics or a student(s) enrolled at IU Northwest who has an interest in the study of Business or Economics.  Must have a GPA of a minimum of 3.5.  Preference given to students who have demonstrated financial need.  Integrity and character are important and must be determined by a required essay, at least 500 words, written by the applicant. The recipient(s) of the scholarship will be determined by the Scholarship Committee of the School.

Lloyd J. Buckwell Scholarship

Must be a junior majoring in accounting with a record of academic excellence as demonstrated by a GPA of 3.0 or higher.  The recipient(s) of the scholarship will be determined by the Scholarship Committee of the School.

Strack Family Scholarship

Awarded to a student in the School of Business and Economics majoring in Management or taking courses with an emphasis in Marketing or Retailing. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.8 and demonstrate financial need. Applicants must reside in Crown Point, Dyer, the Glen Park area of Gary, Griffith, Highland, Hobart, Lake Station, Merrillville, Munster, Portage, Schererville, St. John or Valparaiso. Preference given to candidates who are employees or children of employees of Strack and VanTil.  The recipient(s) of the scholarship will be determined by the Scholarship Committee of the School.

Wanda Dudzik Scholarship Fund

Awarded to undergraduate and graduate students in the School of Business and Economics.  Recipients must have G.P.A. of 2.5.  The scholarship shall be renewable with the maintenance of a 2.5 overall G.P.A.  The recipient(s) of the scholarship will be determined by the Scholarship Committee of the School.

School of Education

Brown Urban Scholarship

Awarded to undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in the Urban Teacher Education Program who has demonstrated the knowledge, skills and disposition to become an effective urban teacher. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 (undergraduate) or 3.8 (graduate). Preference will be given to residents of East Chicago, Gary or Hammond who are not full-time employees of those districts.

Duneland Rock Club Scholarship

Candidates may either be students in the College of Arts and Sciences who are Geology majors or students in the School of Education seeking a certificate in Earth Science or Geology. Consideration will be given to scholastic accomplishment and financial need.

Elsie Kerr Meyer Memorial Scholarship

It is the intent of the Donor that this gift be used to support undergraduate and graduate scholarships.   Preference will be given to students in the School of Education.  The Scholarship will be given to students with a 2.0 GPA or better in their major.  The scholarship will be a maximum $1,500 a person for classes and lab fees.  The number, amount, and recipient(s) will be determined by the Indiana University Northwest Scholarship and Financial Aid Committee.

Florence Bond IU Northwest Elementary Education Scholarship

The scholarship shall be awarded annually to a student(s) enrolled at IU Northwest who is majoring in elementary or special education.  The recipient(s) of the scholarship will be determined by the Scholarship Committee of the School.

IU Northwest School of Education Scholarship

Scholarships for graduate and undergraduate students enrolled in the School of Education ("School") at IU Northwest.  The number, amount, and recipient(s) of the scholarship will be determined by the Scholarship Committee of the School of Education.

Jennie B. Kahn Scholarship

Awarded to a full-time student who has financial need and resides in Lake County, Indiana. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Preference given to students majoring in Education or Social Work and who have a personal physical disability. The recipient(s) of the scholarship will be determined by the Scholarship Committee of the School.

June L. Shipley Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to full-time undergraduate students in the School of Education. Preference given to students with minimum 3.0 GPA in their major. Recipient must demonstrate an affinity or talent for visual arts and must be preparing to become a fine arts or English teacher.  The recipient(s) of the scholarship will be determined by the Scholarship Committee of the School.

Dental Education

Carrie Varlan Memorial Scholarship

Recipients must be a dental hygiene student at IU Northwest and have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.  To be eligible, students must demonstrate both interest and promise in clinical experience as determined by the dental hygiene faculty.  The Scholarship is renewable for a second year provided the recipient(s) meets all criteria set forth in this agreement.   The recipient(s) of the scholarship will be determined by the Scholarship Committee of the School.

Dental Auxiliary Education Scholarship

Awarded to undergraduate student with interest in the study of Dental Education.  The recipient(s) of the scholarship will be determined by the Scholarship Committee of the School.

Penny MacLennan Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to full-time student majoring in dental hygiene. Must have attained second year standing and have minimum GPA of 3.0. Must have financial need and hold no other scholarships. Consideration given to qualities of citizenship, academic accomplishment and desire to help others.  The recipient(s) of the scholarship will be determined by the Scholarship Committee of the School.

Labor Studies

Local 6787 Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to undergraduate student majoring in Labor Studies. Must demonstrate financial need. Preference given first to members of Local 6787, then to members’ immediate families and then to any member of the United Steelworkers of America.  The recipient(s) of the scholarship will be determined by the Scholarship Committee of the School.

School of Nursing

IU Northwest Medical Education Scholarship

Four undergraduate scholarships will be given in the amount of $1,000 each year ($500 per semester) to Baccalaureate students in Nursing.  The recipient must maintains a minimum 3.0 grade point average and exhibit significant progress toward a degree.  Candidates will be sponsored by a faculty member (s) who will be requested to write a letter of support.  The recipients of the scholarship will be determined by the Scholarship Committee of IU Northwest.

Student Nurses’ Association (SNA) Scholarship

Full time nursing students applying must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.  To be eligible, students must be a SNA member, submit an essay of not more than 300 words on the "reason for being a nurse," and have demonstration of community involvement and/or extra-curricular activities.  Student Nurses’ Association Board Members are ineligible for consideration.  The number, amount, & recipient(s) will be determined by and the SNA Faculty Advisor in consultation with the SNA Board members.  Recipient(s) will be notified by letter before the start of the fall semester. 

The Hilda Richards Scholarship Fund

Full or part-time undergraduate students attending IU Northwest Division of Nursing are eligible.  The number, amount, and recipient(s) of the Scholarship(s) will be determined by the faculty thereof. To be eligible, students must be African Americans, born in the United States and demonstrate academic merit with a minimum 3.0 grade point average. Preference shall be given to students who can show financial need.  If the award is made to other than a senior student that student may qualify for a second year provided that the student demonstrates continuous advancement.  The recipient(s) of the scholarship will be determined by the Scholarship Committee of the School.

The Methodist Hospitals, Inc. Doris R. Blaney Scholarship

Students enrolled at IU Northwest who is majoring in the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing Program, and who has a record of academic excellence as demonstrated by a GPA of.2.0 on a 4.0 scale, and have demonstrated his/her willingness to perform community service.  In selecting recipients preference should be given to a child of an employee of Methodist Hospitals.  The number, amount, and recipient's of the scholarship will be determined by the IU Northwest Scholarship Committee.

Susan Thorstad Hugus, R.N. Memorial Scholarship

Two scholarships for full-time undergraduate students at IU Northwest.  Consideration shall be given to qualities of citizenship, academic accomplishment, and nursing acumen.  One scholarship will be given to an incoming freshman, with preference given to a graduate of either Chesterton High School or Valparaiso High School, has a high school cumulative GPA of 3.3, and who intends to enroll in the School of Nursing during his/her second year of studies.  This Scholarship will be renewable for the student's second year provided the student maintains a minimum 3.3 GPA and enrolls in the School of Nursing in their second year.  The Scholarship Selection Committee of the School of Nursing, in cooperation with the Office of Admissions, will select the recipient and amount from the incoming freshman class.

The second scholarship will be made to a student who is currently enrolled in the School of Nursing, with preference given to a graduate of either Chesterton or Valparaiso High School and who has a cumulative GPA of 3.3.  This recipient will be either a sophomore, junior or senior student and the Scholarship may be renewable.  The amount awarded will equal the amount of the freshman renewal.  The Scholarship Selection Committee of the School of Nursing will select the recipient and the amount.

The Sherry Wilds Burger Memorial Scholarship

IU Northwest students who have declared Nursing as their major and who possess a record of academic excellence as demonstrated by a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 point scale are eligible.  Students must have attained sophomore class standing.  Scholarships may be renewed with evidence of an overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.  Consideration shall be given to qualities of citizenship, academic accomplishment, and nursing acumen. In selecting recipients, preference should be given to those students who have demonstrated financial need.  The number, amount, and recipient(s) of the scholarship will be determined by the Scholarship Committee of IU Northwest.

Shirley Langel Scholarship

At least one scholarship in the amount of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) shall be awarded on an annual basis.  Candidates for the scholarship award shall be screed by the Division of Nursing, IU Northwest. The scholarship shall be awarded to students enrolled as seniors in the Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing programs in the Division of Nursing, Such students shall be in the top ten percent (10%) of their respective class at the beginning of their eligibility year.  Students shall have demonstrated a commitment to nursing as evidenced by participation in student organizations, as well as outstanding clinical performance evidenced by favorable faculty evaluations.  The recipient(s) of the scholarship will be determined by the Scholarship Committee of the School.

School of Public and Environmental Affairs

Charles Bonser IU Northwest Scholarship

Awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student. Selected on the basis of need, scholarship and career objectives. Must be full-time student in good standing with the School of Public and Environmental Affairs and have GPA of at least 3.0. Other factors being equal, preference may be given to students seeking careers in state or local government. The recipient(s) of the scholarship will be determined by the Scholarship Committee of the School.

Patricia and John Ryan Scholarship

Two scholarships shall be awarded upon recommendation of the Political Science Academic Advisor of SPEA. The Scholarships shall be given from the pool of junior and senior political science majors each year with a minimum amount of Five Hundred Dollars ($500) each.  The recipients of the scholarship must have the highest grade point index in their respective class groups of majors, provided that their grade point index is at least 3.35.  The recipients must have been enrolled as political science majors in an institution of higher learning the spring semester prior to the award.  The amount and recipients shall be determined by the IU Northwest Scholarship Committee.

Ronald J. Ziol Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to full-time student(s) majoring in Criminal Justice and entering senior year of coursework. Minimum GPA of 3.2. Should either be working in their respective field or have demonstrated leadership abilities through an internship or volunteer work. Should demonstrate community involvement, such as working with children, church involvement or anything that demonstrates the ideals and principles of one who is civic minded. Selection not made solely on academic performance but rather on what the applicant is doing in the community and how he or she is making a difference.  The recipient(s) of the scholarship will be determined by the Scholarship Committee of the School.

School of Social Work

IU Northwest Social Work Scholarship

This scholarship shall be for graduate students in the Division of Social Work.  The recipient(s) should have a minimum GPA of 3.0.  Preference shall be given for single parents.  The number, amount, and recipient(s) of the scholarship will be determined by the Division of Social Work faculty and representatives of the Social Work Advisory Board.