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Scholarships to be Awarded for 2008 / 2009 by IU Northwest Scholarship Committee

The IU Northwest Scholarship Committee will select recipients for the following scholarships for the 2008 / 2009 year. The number of scholarships awarded, and amount of each scholarship will be determined by the Scholarship Committee. Applications must be submitted to the Office of Financial Aid, Hawthorn 111 by Friday, December 7, 2007 at 5:00 p.m.

The following Scholarships are available for currently enrolled students (2007-2008) who will enroll in the 2008-2009 academic year. To apply, complete the application fill-in form - click in area to be completed, print, and sign. Students must print and attach an unofficial IU Northwest transcript for each application. You may attach additional information when submitting the application. Submit either in person, by mail or by fax. (noted on the form)

Apply for the following:
Complete the application fill-in form - click in area to be completed, print, and sign.

Altrusa of the Indiana Dunes Scholarship

Provides annual scholarships to full or part time undergraduate students who have attained junior standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7. Candidates must be U.S. Citizens who are residents of Northwest Indiana with preference given to female students. The Scholarship Committee provides a recommendation to the Chancellor.

Peggy Gordon Elliott Scholarship

Awarded to a sophomore student with financial need. This scholarship can cover tuition, fees and books.

Gladys C. Harris Scholarship

This scholarship recognizes outstanding academic achievement and financial need. This is a one year scholarship which may be renewed at discretion of IU Northwest Scholarship Committee. The donor has requested that the recipient will return to the Harris Scholarship Fund sometime in the future an amount that they feel is appropriate.

The Carl L. And David M. Kahn Scholarship

The scholarship will be awarded based on academic performance.

Francis D. Meyer / Bank Calumet Scholarship

Awarded based on financial need and good academic standing.

The Kenneth A. and Marjorie A. Mills Scholarship

Mildred Paich Scholarship

An annual award is given to a student who has achieved academic excellence.

David Plucinski Memorial Scholarship

Ray C. and Josephine K. Thomas Scholarship

Scholarship(s) are awarded to full time undergraduate students with credible scholastic records, definite career goals and have indicated by their outside activities, the drive to successfully complete their degree at IU Northwest.

Indiana University Endowed Scholarships

The following scholarships are provided by Indiana University Endowed Scholarships (Bloomington). Recipients are selected by the IU Northwest Scholarship Committee.

William Lowe Bryan – the awards will be made to men and women on the basis of scholastic ability, character and leadership.

Havens – no restrictions on who can receive the award.

Malott to financially needed persons, studiously inclined to obtain an undergraduate education.

Ruth Wells – recipient should have a minimum GPA of 3.3.

I.U. Endowed Scholarship – general scholarship, minimum GPA 3.3.

Josephine A. Byron – used to support scholarships for the benefit of IU students.

Charles and Gloria Jacot Scholarship – provides scholarship to needy and deserving students.

Complete the application fill-in forms - click in area to be completed, print, and sign. Submit application with a copy of your unofficial IU Northwest transcript.

IU Northwest African American Studies Scholarship - Apply

Applicants may be full 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 must have a minimum GPA of 2.5, 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.

Latino Studies’ ALMA Scholarship - Apply

James and Betty Dye Half Tuition Scholarship - Apply

Recipient(s) of this scholarship must be enrolled in an associate or bachelor’s degree program. The scholarship will pay one half tuition. Recipients must reside in Northwest Indiana with preference given to citizens of Griffith, Indiana, who are graduates of Griffith High School. Recipients must have completed 12 credit hours at IU Northwest and must be in good standing. Recipients must be enrolled in 12 credit hours per year.

The Andrew Fernandez Scholarship and Latino Hoosier Hero Scholarship- Apply

In selecting the recipient of the Andrew Fernandez Scholarship, the IU Northwest Scholarship Committee will give preference to a student of Hispanic descent. Academic achievement is considered in the awarding of the 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.

Syd Garner Scholarship - Apply

A full tuition scholarship. First preference is given to candidates who are Lake County Government Employees with 5 or more years of service, or to the children of such employees. The recipient will be selected on the basis of class standing (2.7 GPA minimum) and may be enrolled in any major.

The Jennie B. Kahn Adult Learner Scholarship and Jennie B. Kahn Scholarship. - Apply

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.

NIPSCO Scholarship - Apply

Provides a scholarship to a full time student with preference given to dependent children of NIPSCO employees, minority students, or students with disabilities. The scholarship is renewable with a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or above.

IU Northwest Nontraditional Student Scholarship - Apply

Provides half tuition scholarships to students who are enrolled at least half time in a degree program and are at least 24 years of age. Recipients must be a resident of Jasper, Lake, Laporte, Newton, Porter, Pulaski or Starke County.

Scholarships to be Awarded for 2008/2009 by Divisions, Schools and Departments.

The following Schools and Departments will be selecting recipients for their respective scholarships for the 2008/2009 academic year. All selections will then be ratified by the IU Northwest Scholarship Committee. Applications must be submitted to the Office of Financial Aid, Hawthorn 111 by Friday, December 7, 2007 at 5:00 PM.

To apply, complete the application fill-in form—click in the area to be completed, print, and sign. Students must print and attach an unofficial IU Northwest transcript for each application. Please note any additional eligibility criteria when applying and attach additional information as required. Submit either in person, by mail or by fax (noted on the form).

College of Arts and Sciences - Apply

BP (Amoco) Scholarship

Awarded to an undergraduate student majoring in Chemistry. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be either a junior or senior. Preference will be given to residents of either Lake or Porter County. Must demonstrate financial need.

Allen Austin Memorial Scholarship

Awards to be determined by College of Arts and Sciences Scholarship Committee.

Computer Information Systems Scholarship

Awarded to either a 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.

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.

IU Northwest Student Anthropology Club Scholarship

Must be an Associate of Arts major in anthropology, an anthropology minor or 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 combined anthropology courses. Should demonstrate participation in extra-curricular activities on and/or off campus related to anthropology. May be renewed.

IU Northwest Theatre Patron Scholarship

Awarded to an incoming freshman with a high school GPA of “B” or better. Will be awarded based on student’s audition and/or portfolio presentation.

Jean F. Chirila Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a junior or senior student majoring in Fine Arts. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.3.

Keith Lorentzen Chemistry Scholarship

Awarded to outstanding students in the Department of Chemistry. Must have a GPA of 3.25 or higher. First preference given to seniors, then juniors.

Paul Louis Urcan Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to student studying in the Department of History.

Rhiman A. Rotz Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to full or part-time undergraduate students for excellence in History. Must submit a proposal according to guidelines established by Department of History. See History Department for additional details.

Romy S. Chirila Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a student who has 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.

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.

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

Awarded to student in the College of Arts and Sciences majoring in Humanities. Preference given to female students who are at least 50% or more of Greek (Hellenic) descent with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Must be a graduate of Valparaiso High School.

Fred C. and Louise E. Rowley Scholarship

Awarded to students majoring in English or English Literature. Must have minimum GPA of 3.0. Preference given to student from Hammond or Munster, IN who has attained junior or senior class standing.

Herman and Mae Feldman Scholarship

Awarded to full-time student majoring in Psychology who has completed at least two semesters. Must have minimum GPA of 3.0.

IU Northwest Chemistry Scholarship

Awarded to a student who has an interest in the study of chemistry.

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 help pay for their educational expenses.

IU Northwest Performing Arts Scholarship

Awarded to full-time undergraduate students majoring in Theater. Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA.

School of Business and Economics - Apply

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. Applicants must see the Office of the School of Business for additional application requirements.

IU Northwest Leslie P. Singer Memorial Scholarship

Preference will be given to a student(s) enrolled in the School of Business & Economics who is pursing 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. Essay should be delivered to the Office of the School of Business.

IU Northwest School of Business and Economics Scholarship

Awarded to an undergraduate student in the School of Business and Economics. Must be junior or senior with minimum GPA of 2.5.

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.

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.

George Uzelac and Associates Scholarship Fund

Awarded to a full-time student with junior or senior class standing in the School of Business and Economics, majoring in marketing or accounting. Must have GPA of 3.3 or above.

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. Applicants must see the Office of the School of Business for additional application requirements.

School of Education - Apply

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.

Elsie Kerr Meyer Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to undergraduate students with a 2.0 GPA or better in their major. Preference given to seniors in the School of Education.

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.

Florence Bond IU Northwest Elementary Education Scholarship

Awarded to student majoring in elementary or special 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.

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.

Dental Education - Apply

Carrie Varlan Memorial Scholarship

Full-tuition scholarship for student in Dental Hygiene program. Must have 3.0 GPA and demonstrate both interest and promise in clinical experience as determined by dental hygiene faculty. May be renewable for one additional year.

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.

Dental Auxiliary Education Scholarship (Christine Newhart Scholarship)

Awarded to undergraduate student with interest in the study of Dental Education.

Labor Studies - Apply

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.

To apply for the Labor Studies scholarship, click here. (link to Labor Studies application)

School of Nursing

See School of Nursing office for information and details.

School of Public and Environmental Affairs - Apply

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.

IU Northwest Izaak Walton League Scholarship

Awarded to student majoring in Public Affairs, with preference given to students with a concentration in environmental policy, junior standing and minimum cumulative GPA of 3.09. Consideration given to Izaak Walton qualifying members, members’ children or grandchildren.

Ronald J. Ziol Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to full-time student 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.

Patricia and John Ryan Scholarship

Awarded to a junior or senior Political Science major. Must have highest GPA in the respective class group of majors (but must have minimum of 3.35 GPA).

School of Social Work - Apply

IU Northwest Social Work Scholarship

Awarded to a graduate student with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Preference given to single parents.

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.