Scholarships

MEDIA PRODUCTION

MEDIA PRODUCTION:


HELEN VANWEY SCHOLARSHIP

  • Student majoring in the Arts (music/drama/Art)
  • Full time student; Selected by the Department
  • Applicant must have a 2.5 or better GPA at all times during scholarship period
  • Recipient must maintain a 2.5 or better GPA to be considered for the award
  • Display excellent attendance, puntuality, musicianship and attitude at all rehearsals and performances
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.

BRAD DEETZ BROADCASTING SCHOLARSHIP

  • Broadcasting Majors at the VU Main campus
  • Full time students in their first or second year of study - traditional or non-traditional
  • Low-Middle income will be a consideration with 1st preference going to grads of Prairie Heights HS, LaGrange IN
  • Student must be a 2.0 GPA and maintain that GPA during award period
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.

GENE B. DINKINS ELECTRONIC MEDIA SCHOLARSHIP

  • Electronic Media major
  • Full time student with GPA of 2.0 or better at all times
  • First priority will be to students from Knox County, Indiana and Lawrenceville, Illinois
  • Financial need is a primary consideration
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.

VUJC WBDC DUBOIS COUNTY BROADCASTING SCHOLARSHIP

  • Broadcasting or Electronics Communication students will receive first consideratiion
  • If no applicants exist in that curriculum, students with Any Major will be considered
  • Full time student
  • Student will not be receiving any form of federal or state financial aid
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.

AL RERKO BROADCASTING SCHOLARSHIP

  • Major in Broadcasting
  • Full time or part time students in their 2nd or 3rd year of study on VU's main campus
  • Maintain a minimum of a 2.5 GPA or above at all times during scholarship period
  • Students must have a good class performance and a strong passion for broadcasting
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.

JAMES L. JERNIGAN ELECTRONIC MEDIA SCHOLARSHIP

  • Electronic Media major
  • Full time, second year student
  • Must have and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better
  • Financial need is a primary consideration
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.

GARY LEE BROADCASTING SCHOLARSHIP

  • Broadcasting or Mass Communication majors
  • Full time, traditional or non-traditional student attending Vincennes Campus
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above
  • First priority will be to students from Knox County, Indiana and Lawrenceville, Illinois
  • Financial need of low and middle income is a primary consideration
  • Scholarship can be used for Tuition, books, fees, and/or campus housing
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.

DANA BURT PHILLIPS THEATRE SCHOLARSHIP

  • Theatre Majors (preferred) - enrolled full or part time or in summer session
  • Traditional or non-traditional students in any semester of study (through their 4th year)
  • Recipients must have a HS GPA of 2.0 and maintain a 2.0 GPA while at VU
  • Scholarship will be awarded to students from Knox Co. or Pike Co., Indiana
  • If there are no theatre majors from Pike or Knox Co. then any major will be considered
  • 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.