- Maintain "Good Standing" status with Vincennes University and follow the Standards of Student Behavior. As noted in the Vincennes University catalog: A student who violates the Standard and breaks the law is subject to university, civil, and/or criminal authorities. The university, at its sole discretion, may pursue disciplinary action against a student while the student is also subject to criminal proceedings. The univeristy reserves this right even if criminal charges are pending, reduced, deferred or dismissed.
- Regarding scholarship awards, students who violate the Standards of Student Beaviour of Vincennes University are subject to scholarship review and possible revision or removal. The VU Foundation reserves this right even if charges are pending, reduced, deferred or dismissed.
- Unless the specific criteria for a scholarship is listed as being available to Part-time students, all scholarships are for Full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours) students.
- Unless the specific criteria for a scholarship is listed, 2.0 is the minimum GPA that must be maintained at all times during the scholarship period.
- Any fraudulent misrepresentation of information supplied by the applicant on any form, regardless of when misinformation is discovered, is grounds for the scholarship to be rescinded and repayment of any funds awarded to be repaid by the recipient.
- Any enrollment changes (dropping/adding/withdrawing of classes/change of major or degree) relating to the criteria of the scholarship must be reported to the VU Foundation office within five business days of the change. Failure to do so is grounds for the scholarship to be rescinded and repayment of any funds awarded to be repaid by the recipient.
- Students who have had a scholarship rescinded may appeal by requesting the Scholarship Status Review Form from the VU Foundation office. This form allows the student to petition for scholarship reinstatement and to inquire about the availability of other scholarships that may apply to their new circumstances. Please note that documentation of the change in or new circumstances may be requested.
- Students who need to request a delay in use of their scholarship may do so by requesting the Petition to Delay Use of Scholarship Form from the VU Foundation office. Please note that documentation of the circumstances that necessitate the delay may be requested.
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Scholarships
EDUCATION
EDUCATION:
BRETT A. ADAMS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
- Special Education Major - 3rd or 4th year student preferred
- Full time or Part time student (minimum of six credit hours)
- Traditional or Non-Traditional
- Scholarship can be used for tuition, books and fees
- Financial need is a consideration
- Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
H.A & JUNE RICHEY DOLLAHAN SCHOLARSHIP
- Education, Psychology and Nursing majors will receive first consideration
- Full time, part time or summer school. Summer school students repeating one or more classes would not be eligible
- Any year of attendance; traditional or non-traditional
- Financial need is a primary consideration
- Recipients must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 at all times (not cumulative) during the scholarship period
- Eligibility is not restricted by city, state or country of origin
- Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
LISA MCCRACKEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
- Education Major
- Full time student
- Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above
- Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
A.M. (SMOKEY) MEDERIROS SCHOLARSHIP
- Education Major; Full time student
- Traditional student
- Resident of the State of Indiana
- Must have and maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA or above
- Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
VUJC MAX MEUSER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
- Education Major or any major
- Full or part time student (minimum of 6 credit hours)
- Preference will be given to students with a 3.0 grade point average or higher
- A minimum of a 3.0 GPA must be maintained at all times during the scholarship period
- Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
ALICE THELMA NEAL SCHOLARSHIP
- Elementary Education majors will receive first consideration
- Full time or Part Time Student (enrolled, attending, completing and passing) a minimum of six credit hours
- Traditional or non-traditional students from Knox County, Indiana will receive first consideration
- Recipient must have and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 at all times during scholarship period
- Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
RACHEL E. OSBORNE SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
- Committee from Special Ed Education Department helps select
- Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
PSI IOTA XI SCHOLARSHIP
- Major in Music, Art, Special Education, Speech or Hearing
- Applicant must have a high school cumulative GPA (on a four point scale) of 3.0 or above
- Rank in the upper 50% of graduating class
- Submission of High School and/or College transcript
- Written statement of financial need and two letters of recommendation
- Participation in extra-curricular activites
- Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
SOUTH KNOX - VU SCHOLARSHIP
- Education Major
- Graduate of South Knox High School - Knox County, Indiana
- Applicants will have attained a minimum GPA of 2.5 in high school
- Recipients will maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 at all times (not cumulative) during scholarship period
- Traditional or Non-Traditional student
- Full time, part time or summer school
- Financial need is not a primary consideration
- Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
SHERRY CARTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
- Major in Education, but if none then any major
- Full time student at VU's main campus, in any year of study
- Maintain a minimum of a 2.75 GPA at all times during the scholarship period
- Preference given to LHS, SKHS, or NKHS grads
- Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
RICHARD & HELEN LUX SCHOLARSHIP
- Major in Education
- GPA of 2.5 or better at all times
- Non-traditional students
- First consideration will be for residents from Knox County, Indiana
- Part time student acceptable, but must be enrolled and attending a minimum of six credit hours
- Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
NEAL ESTATE SCHOLARSHIP
- Elementary Education majors will receive first consideration
- Full time or Part Time Student (enrolled, attending, completing and passing) a minimum of six credit hours
- Traditional or non-traditional students from Knox County, Indiana will receive first consideration
- Recipient must have and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 at all times during scholarship period
- Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
DOROTHY M. WALTERS EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
- Major in Education
- A total score of 1160 or above on the S.A.T. examination or 23 or above on the A.C.T. examination
- Rank in the Top Twenty Percent (20%) of their high school class. Recommendation by his/her high school
- Participation in high school extra-curricular activites. Student leader in high school
- Four year award (four years or two years at VU, two years at other university) provided all criteria continues to be met
- Full time student attending Vincennes University for at least the first two years before transferring to another college
- Scholarship supplements other financial aid to the point that all tuition, fees, room, board and books are provided or the maximum of $10,000.00 per academic year ($5,000.00 per semester), whichever is less
- Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or above for renewal. Recipient must submit a request letter and documentation of college cumulative GPA and financial aid package by June 1 every year to renew scholarship.
- Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
DOROTHY M. WALTERS EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
- Major in Education
- Recipients must be enrolled in 300 and 400 level courses in the special education program at Vincennes University.
- Additional consideration will be given to students indicating the goal to teach in Knox County or an immediately adjacent county.
- Recipient may be enrolled full-time or part-time.
- Financial need is a consideration for selection, but not the primary decision factor.
- Recipients must maintain the standards of academic progress as defined by Vincennes University for the full period of the award.
- The scholarship may be renewed for a maximum of two (2) additional semesters if all requirements are maintained.
GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA AND NOTIFICATION
In addition to the specific scholarship criteria, all students must meet and maintain the following scholarship guidelines.
Scholarship Guidelines
Scholarship Award Policies
- Anyone who submits a VU scholarship application will be considered for an award.
- All scholarship categories will be considered by a committee that will review each student’s qualifications. The goal of the committee is to select the recipients who best match the criteria for each specific scholarship.
- Any other scholarships and grants (excluding loans) will be applied to the student’s account prior to the posting of this scholarship. Cash refunds are not allowed under the terms of VU Foundation scholarships.
- The Scholarship Acceptance Form must be signed and returned to the VU Foundation office before the scholarship award is official. At that time, the award will be posted to the student’s account.
Award
Award
Tuition, Vincennes campus standard room and board or Tuition and stipend (commuter/other campus) for four semesters, with 3.3 minimum GPA and full time status maintaned at all times.
- $3,000 per year for four semesters* with minimum 3.3 GPA and full-time status maintained at all times.
- $2,000 per year for four semesters* with minimum 3.0 GPA and full -time status maintained at all times.
- $1,250 per year for four semesters* with minimum 3.0 GPA and full-time status maintained at all times.
**Scholarships are competitive. A limited number of scholarships will be given to the most qualified students. Applications MUST be received by January 15 to be considered for all academic awards.
Qualifications
Qualifications
High school seniors who rank number one or two in their class. Additional requirements for students from non-accredited high schools, Home Schools, or a senior class of 30 or less.
**High school seniors who rank in the upper 25% of their class. Combined SAT of 1190 or composite ACT of 25.
**High school seniors who rank in the upper 50% of their class. Combined SAT of 1110 or composite ACT of 21.
All recipients of the Indiana Academic Honors or Technical Honors Diploma.
All Indiana students must receive the Indiana Academic Honors/Technical honors Diploma or their state's equivalent to be eligible for consideration of any academic scholarship.