Presidential Scholarships at Illinois Institute of Technology

Overview

Inspired by a series of conversations with Chancellor Cheryl Hyman (IIT, CS 1996) of the City Colleges of Chicago and the presidents of the City Colleges of Chicago, in 2010 Illinois Institute of Technology announced a major new scholarship and educational outreach initiative — the Presidential Scholarship. Through this initiative, IIT is determined to substantially redefine the pipeline initiatives within the fields of science and psychology, technology, engineering, and mathematics, as well as business and architecture — hereafter referred to as STEM+ fields — and to significantly engage students at every level throughout the educational community from K-12 through the community colleges to four-year institutions. Collaborating institutions and organizations are committed to serve as a catalyst to support students toward their goals to conduct undergraduate research and earn advanced professional and academic degrees in STEM+ fields.


Scholarship Information

Students who are granted an official nomination by their institution's President and admitted to IIT are considered by IIT's scholarship committee for the Presidential Scholarship. Recipients of the Presidential Scholarship receive:

• $23,500 annual tuition scholarship award
• $5,000 annual housing scholarship award to support on-campus residence at the university
• Up to $5,000 stipend for undergraduate research through IIT's Undergraduate Research Scholars Program†

*Presidential Scholars are asked to maintain a commitment to STEM+ community outreach each academic year that engage and bridge their home and sending communities with the communities at the university, in the IIT/Bronzeville neighborhood, and the city of Chicago. Additionally, recipients of the Presidential Scholarship must maintain full-time enrollment and make satisfactory academic progress.

† Consideration for the $5,000 Research Stipend requires the completion of additional paperwork and is dependent on availability. Please see Undergraduate Research Scholars Program for more information.

Student Eligibility

Applicants are eligible to be considered for the Presidential Scholarship if they:

• Have completed (or will complete) their Associate's Degree at the eligible nominating institution from which that student is directly transferring*
• Have attained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 on an 4.0 scale at the nominating institution, or are a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, and are in good academic standing at the college at time of nomination
• Have proven intellectual and academic achievement of a high standard, as well as a clear and demonstrated interest in one or more of the following academic fields of study: Science, Psychology, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Business, or Architecture
• U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents are required to complete the FAFSA no later than April 15th of each academic year that they are enrolled at the university. International students are also eligible for the Presidential Scholarship. If you are ineligible to complete the FAFSA, you are still eligible for the Presidential Scholarship but should not fill out the FAFSA. If you would like additional information on financial resources that do not require a social security number, please review this website
• PLEASE NOTE: A nominated student who does not receive a Presidential Scholarship will automatically be considered for a Transfer Scholarship (up to $12,000 annually); a Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship ($5,000 annually); and a $1,500 Housing Scholarship, if living on campus. A nominated student who receives the Presidential Scholarship is no longer eligible for the Transfer and/or PTK Scholarship. If a student earns multiple Illinois Institute of Technology merit scholarships throughout the admission process, the university will award the highest merit award for which the student is qualified, but will not combine multiple awards. Total institutional scholarships and/or tuition benefits may not exceed tuition.

* Requirement for the Associate's Degree can be waived by the nominating institution.

How to Apply

In addition to meeting all stated deadlines and eligibility requirements (see below), students interested in applying for the Presidential Scholarship must:

• Complete an IIT application for admission
• Download and complete the Presidential Scholarship Form:
  Domestic students
  International students
• Submit the completed Presidential Scholarship Form (with the required essay and an unofficial transcript from your nominating institution) to your college's Dean of Instruction or other designated liaison (see list below) to request an official nomination from the President of your college
  • PLEASE NOTE: Only Presidential Scholarship Forms that are signed by the President/Principal of their eligible institution and submitted to IIT will be considered for the Presidential Scholarship, unless partnership specifies otherwise. Please contact BJ Engelhardt at jengelha@iit.edu with any questions regarding exceptions.
• Submit your Presidential Scholarship application (including the Presidential Scholarship Form, with the official nominating signature from the President of your qualified institution; essay, and unofficial transcript) to:
  • ATTN: BJ Engelhardt
    Office of Undergraduate Admission
    Illinois Institute of Technology
    Perlstein Hall 101
    10 West 33rd Street
    Chicago, IL 60616

For more information, contact BJ Engelhardt, Transfer Coordinator, at 312.567.5727 orjengelha@iit.edu.

Deadlines

Entrance Term Spring 2012

Application for IIT Admission Due (Recommended)*	Presidential Scholarship Application Due	Notification
1st Priority Deadline (Int'l Partners Deadline)	November 1, 2011	November 1, 2011	Applications received by the noted deadlines will be reviewed within 7-10 business days.
Final Deadline	December 1, 2011	December 1, 2011

Entrance Term Fall 2012

Application for IIT Admission Due (Recommended)*	Presidential Scholarship Application Due	Notification
1st Priority Deadline (Int'l Partners Deadline)	May 15, 2012	May 15, 2012	Applications received by the noted deadlines will be reviewed within 7-10 business days.
Final Deadline	June 15, 2012	June 15, 2012

http://www.iit.edu/undergrad_admission/apply/presidential_scholarships.shtml


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