Outside Scholarship

In addition to the awards available through DePauw, Federal, and Indiana sources, there are many other organizations that also offer scholarships.  The Financial Aid Office posts scholarship opportunities on the office bulletin board.  Copies of applications are included in the files.  Stop by and research these opportunities.

Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants recognize the need of most students today to receive financial assistance to be able to continue with their education.  Students will submit an essay on one of two topics that appear on the scholarship page of the web site:  http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm to compete for up to $1,000 in scholarship.  The deadline is June 15, 2008.

AFP-IN (formerly TMAI) Scholarship is awarded for the 2008-2009 school year to a finance major or someone with a concentration in finance or a closely related field. The two $2000 scholarship recipients will also receive two complimentary registrations for themselves and their faculty advisor to the annual Circle City Treasury Management in Conference in Indianapolis in September. Application may be submitted online at www.afp-in.org

American Business Women's Association, MONUMENT STAR Chapter announces the availability of a $2,000 scholarship for women citizens of the US who are a resident of Hancock, Shelby, Morgan, Marion, Hendricks, Boone, Hamilton or Johnson County, Indiana, will be enrolled in college or graduate program in August 2007, and have a 2.5 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale.  To receive an application, interested parties should send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to:                                                                    

MONUMENT STAR CHAPTER
Susan Stout
915 Texarkana Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46231

The John Gyles Education Awards are available each year to students in both Canada and the United States.  Canadian or American citizenship and a minimum 2.7 cumulative grade point average are required.  Selection is based on academic ability and financial need.  Selected students will receive up to $3,000.  The deadline is June 1, 2008.  Applications are available at www.johngyleseducationcenter.com.

Indiana Wildlife Federation is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a full time sophomore undergraduate (or above) who is in a field related to resource conservation or environmental education.  Applications and further information are available in the DePauw Financial Aid Office.  The deadline is April 15, 2008.

Indiana Sheriffs' Association, Inc will be awarding forty (40) $500 scholarships to students who are pursuing an education and career in the criminal justice field.  Additional information and application materials are available in the DePauw Financial Aid Office.  The deadline is April 1 2008.

Minority Teacher Scholarship and Special Education Services Scholarship are awarded to Indiana resident minority students or special education majors pursuing a career in teaching certification full time at an eligible Indiana college who maintain a 2.0 grade point average. You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be eligible.  Applications are available at http://www.state.in.us/ssaci/programs/

The SALLIEMAE Fund is a charitable organization dedicated to college access and is awarding about 1,000 underserved students more than $2.5 million in college scholarships.  Applications for these scholarships are now available online at www.salliemaefund.org. The SallieMae Fund Scholarship Fact Sheet is also available.

United Methodist Higher Education Foundation through the United Methodist Dollars for Scholars Program is making available 325 additional scholarships.  For further information and to download an application, visit the web site at www.umhef.org.  Applications for The Stoody-West Fellowship for graduate students and the Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship for racial ethnic minority undergraduate students are available in the Financial Aid Office in the DePauw Administration Building. The Verde Dickey Memorial Scholarship is specifically for students majoring in education or physical education who plan to become teachers or coaches. Two $7,500 awards are available for juniors or seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and an economic need for scholarship support. Information is available in the Financial Aid Office or on the web site listed above.

Broke Scholar is a great web site to find outside scholarships that is FREE with no unwanted mailings.  Go to:  www.brokescholar.com.