SCHOLARSHIPS

BUSINESS - New Design

Business Administration/Management:

BRENT C. BIERHAUS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP MAJOR

  • Business Major
  • Full time Student [minimum 12 credit hours]
  • Recommendation will be made by Business Division
  • First consideration will be given to student with plans to pursue further education at Indiana University
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.

RICHARD S. LAWLESS, DDS SCHOLARSHIP

  • Major in Business, Math, Science or other major as directed by the donor
  • Graduate of Lawrenceville High School in Lawrenceville, Illinois with a minimum of a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale
  • If multiple applicants meet the criteria, the one with the highest academic credentials will receive the award
  • Must maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA at all times during scholarship period at VU
  • Scholarship recipients are eligible for renewal consideration with letter of request, scholarship application and all criteria met at all times
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.

MAC MCCORMICK SCHOLARSHIP

  • Transportation, Business, Logistics or Aviation Majors
  • Full or part time (minimum of 6 credit hours); Minimum of 2.0 GPA must be mainated at all times
  • Financial need is a consideration
  • Applications whose character represent the "Spirit of Mac" will receive first consideration
  • Knox County and Dubois County applications will be considered first, then other nearby counties
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.

OLD NATIONAL BANK BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP

  • Business Major, enrolled Full Time Status
  • Knox County resident attending, North Knox High School, South Knox High School, Vincennes Lincoln or Vincennes Rivet.
  • Financial need will be a consideration
  • Recipient must have high school cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above and maintain same at VU during the scholarship period
  • Fall and Spring semesters only
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.

DAVID J. ROSENBURG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

  • Full time student; Business Major
  • Must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA at all times during scholarship period
  • Financial need is a consideration
  • Leadership, community service and extra-curricular activites are significant considerations
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.

NOBLE P. SARTOR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

  • Full time student; Banking or Business Management Major
  • Resident of Southern Indiana, first priority is for a Knox Co. graduate
  • In the top 10% of their graduating class
  • Must have and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.

SOLES FOR EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

  • Full Time or Part Time Student
  • College of Business & Convergent Technologies
  • Must maintain a 2.75 GPA at all times while at VU
  • Must be in either the 2nd year of Associate's Degree or 4th year of Bachelor's Degree
  • Financial need is a consideration-low to middle income
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.

STEVE GRAHAM SCHOLARSHIP

  • Accounting major
  • Full time 2nd year student
  • Selected by the Business Division
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.

REGIONS BANK SCHOLARSHIP

  • Majoring in the preferred business related fields - Agribusiness, Business Administration, and Business Management
  • Full time student, traditional or non-traditional - low to middle income is a primary consideration
  • Students at VU main or VU Jasper campus but be an Indiana resident
  • Must have and maintain a GPA o 3.0 (on a four point scale) or above at all times during scholarship period
  • Scholarship is for one year. Recipients may reapply to be considered in subsequent years
  • Applicants participation and support of social service organizations and communities will be part of the review
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.

GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA AND NOTIFICATION

In addition to the specific scholarship criteria, all students must meet and maintain the following scholarship guidelines.

Scholarship Guidelines
  • 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.
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.