Scholarship Description
Duchossois Scholars may be selected only prior to entering IIT as first-year students; currently enrolled IIT students are not eligible. Students majoring in any program at IIT are eligible. Students competing for the scholars program must be United States citizens or permanent residents, and satisfy high selection standards including:
An outstanding academic ability with a minimum 3.5 high school GPA, and ACT/SAT scores in the top 10 percent nationally
Strong leadership potential with demonstrated extra-curricular leadership activity
Outstanding communication skills, a positive personality, and a capacity for original thought
A sense of caring that reaches beyond self
Students coming from households with an annual income of $200,000 or more are not eligible for the Duchossois Leadership Scholarship.
The Duchossois Leadership Scholars Program focuses on engagement that develops young leaders throughout their academic career at IIT. As such, the scholars are expected to participate in the program’s activities and maintain good academic and personal standing at the university.
Scholars must maintain a GPA of 3.25 or higher. Students with GPAs that drop below 3.25 for two consecutive semesters become ineligible to continue as Duchossois Scholars.
Scholars must participate in designated programming and other leadership opportunities on campus, and have a good record of university citizenship.
Scholars must agree in writing to share their academic performance including grades each semester, and to submit a report annually to the Duchossois Family Foundation on their achievements and experiences during the past 12 months.
Students will sign a letter of intent stating that in exchange for participation in the Duchossois Scholarship Program they understand the importance of providing financial support to IIT and upon graduation will make annual $100 donations until they are able to provide an increased level of annual support when they have increased financial capacity. This affirms the scholars’ commitment to give back to their alma mater in return for the opportunity they received.
Year of Need: College Freshman,
Type: Merit Based
Num Awards: 1
Min Award:
Max Award: Full Tuiton
Deadline: 2025-12-31
Website: http://admissions.iit.edu/undergraduate/finances/scholarships
Sponsoring Organization
Illinois Institute of Technology
Office of Undergraduate Admission 10 W. 33rd Street, Perlstein Hall Room 101
Chicago, IL 60616
Contact Person:
Phone: 312-567-3025 | Toll Free 800-448-2329
Fax:
Web: http://admissions.iit.edu/undergraduate/finances/scholarships
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