scholarships: all colleges

scholarships: all colleges

Vincennes University and the Vincennes University Foundation annually award more than $2,000,000 in scholarships and grants to assist students in reaching their educational goals. Scholarship award amounts vary from year to year, based on available funds. All scholarship applications will be reviewed for a possible match. All other scholarships are awarded based on availability.

All scholarship recipients who are eligible for filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are required to do so. The FAFSA deadline is April 15 of each year. You may still submit a FAFSA after April 15 but there are some financial aid opportunities you will not receive if filed after April 15.

Visit our general overview of Grants and Scholarships for more information and resources.

Scholarships NOT BASED ON MAJOR

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Aaron Strahl Memorial Scholarship

  • Recipients shall be enrolled in a construction trade program as defined by Vincennes University. Recipients shall be graduates of Perry Central High school
  • Recipients must be attending Vincennes University as an incoming first year student with no more than eighteen months between high school and attendance 
  • Recipients must maintain the standards of academic progress as defined by Vincennes University for the full period of the award
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Academic or Technical Honors Diploma Scholarship

  • Recipient of the Indiana Academic Honors or Technical Honors diploma (or out of state equivalent) from high school WILL BE VERIFIED AFTER END OF SCHOOL YEAR. AWARD OFFER WILL BE RESCINDED IF ACADEMIC HONORS/TECHNICAL HONORS DIPLOMA NOT INDICATED ON FINAL TRANSCRIPT.
  • Full time student (12 credit hours or more); Any major, only one academic scholarship is allowed per student
  • GPA of 3.0 or above is required and must be maintained at all times during scholarship period, four semesters toward an Associate Degree and four additional semesters if in a Baccalaureate Degree.
  • High School Graduate within the prior 18 months.
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Ag Club Scholarship

  • Recipient(s) shall be full-time student(s) at Vincennes University
  • Recipient(s) will be a student enrolled in an Agribusiness major
  • Financial need will not be a primary consideration in awarding the scholarship
  • Scholarship awardees shall maintain academic progress as defined by Vincennes University
  • If multiple applicants meet the criteria, the one with the highest academic credentials will receive the award
  • Scholarship recipients are eligible for renewal consideration with a scholarship application and all criteria met at all times
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Alfred R. & Helen M. Friesenhengst Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Graduate of Shoals High School
  • Full time student
  • Minimum 2.5 GPA maintained at all times
  • Selected by special committee from Shoals High School and Vincennes University
  • Scholarship allows two years at VU and apply for renewal for an additional two years
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Alta Jane Gosnell Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Part time or full time students
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Angel Mission Fund Of Dubois County Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Full or Part Time Student [minimum 6 credit hours]
  • Jasper Campus student
  • Financial support is a consideration
  • GPA 2.0 or higher maintained during scholarship period.
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Barbara Deboer Alumni Association Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Non-Traditional Student
  • Full or Part Time Student [minimum 6 credit hours]
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Ben Nathan Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Full or Part-time Student [minimum of 6 credit hours]
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Bernard J. Verkamp Scholarship

  • In the selection of recipients, preference will be given to a student majoring in Philosophy or Religious Studies. If a candidate within this program is not presented, the scholarship may be awarded to a student in another program with a demonstrated interest in philosophy or religious studies courses. The successful candidate must be willing to take a philosophy or religious studies course in each semester for which the scholarship is awarded.
  • Recipients shall be either a full-time or part-time student at Vincennes University.
  • Financial need shall not be a primary consideration in awarding the scholarship.
  • Recipients shall have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better. If an incoming first year student, the high school transcript submitted for admission to the University will be used for verification.
  • If the awardee is attending a Vincennes University campus location that does not offer the required philosophy or religious course, the recipient must agree to complete these courses at the Vincennes Campus or online with Vincennes University professors.
  • A completed VU Admission application, preferably with Philosophy or Religious Studies as the major of choice, and a reported qualifying GPA as previously defined will identify students eligible for the award.
  • Identified students will be asked to submit the following:
    • A one-page essay that explicates the applicant's reasons for pursuing the major or, if a non-major, seeking some additional coursework in philosophy or religious studies.
    • Two letters of recommendation from Vincennes University faculty (or high school teachers if an incoming first year student).
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Beta Sigma Phi Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Full time; enrolled minimum 12 credit hours per semester
  • Recent Female Graduate of Knox County, Indiana High School
  • Traditional, first or second year student
  • Financial Need considered
  • Must graduate high school with 3.0 GPA
  • Must maintain 2.75 GPA per college semester
  • Renewable with application and letter of request considering all criteria is and has been met
  • For books and essential class supplies only.
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Bi-State Authority Scholarship

  • Aviation Major considered first, then Any Major
  • Lawrence County, Illinois students considered first, then Knox County Indiana students
  • Full time students considered first, then students with 6 credit hours per semester
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Blue & Gold Academic Scholarship

  • All Majors
  • One scholarship per student
  • Additional SAT/ACT and GPA requirements
  • Full time student 12 credit hours or more
  • GPA 3.0 or above required and maintained
  • High School Graduate within 18 months prior to application
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Brett Allison Adams Jennings County Scholarship

  • Jennings County Resident (North Vernon High School)
  • Full Time Student, Any Major
  • Traditional or Non-Traditional Student
  • Attends Vincennes Main Campus
  • Must maintain a GPA of 2.0 at all times while at VU
  • Scholarship can be used for tuition, books and fees
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Brett Allison Adams Possibility Fund Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Students in COPE of VU Voc Rehab programs
  • Full time or Part Time [minimum 6 credit hours] or summer school students
  • Traditional or non traditional students VU Main campus
  • Maintain 2.0 GPA during scholarship term
  • Can be used for tuition, books and fees
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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C.W. Chu Scholarship

  • Student from HONG KONG
  • Any Major
  • Full Time Student
  • Maintain minimum 3.0 GPA at all times
  • Scholarship automatically renews provided all criteria met at all times
  • Award criteria may be adjusted by the scholarship committee based on an individual student's academic progress
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Carroll & Sunya Hamner Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Primary consideration Knox County, Indiana resident
  • Part Time student [minimum 6 credit hours]
  • Primary consideration to Non-Traditional student, single parent
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Charles Muller Memorial Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Recipients must have an identified learning disability as defined by VU Disability Services
  • Must participate with COPE, STEP or a VU Disability program
  • Maintain 3.0 GPA during scholarship term
  • Full time student
  • Second, Third, or Fourth year of study
  • Primary consideration to financial need of low to middle income students
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Cheryl Harder Stiles Memorial Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Full Time student [minimum 12 credit hours]
  • No state or federal assistance
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Col. Ray & Peggy Hankins Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Full or Part Time student [minimum 6 credit hours]
  • Primary consideration of financial need.
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Community Charter Network Scholarship

  • Any major
  • Preference given to graduates from the Community Charter Network schools
  • Full or part time student [minimum 6 credit hours]
  • Maintain 2.0 GPA at all times
  • Low to middle income students considered first
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Congresswoman Julia Carson Scholarship

  • All Majors
  • First consideration to Indianapolis School District High Schools
  • Incoming Freshman
  • Full time Student
  • Minimum GPA 2.0 at all times
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Daniel & Christine Dittman Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Incoming Freshman
  • High School GPA 2.5 or better
  • Maintain 2.5 GPA during scholarship period
  • Primary consideration of financial need
  • Priority consideration for Rivet High School graduate
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Daniel Burger Dittman Scholarship

Daniel Burger graduated from Goshen High School in 1977. He attended A&P School in Broomfield, CO. His love of aviation carried him through a multi-faceted career in the field, beginning as an airplane mechanic for Combs Gates and most recently, sharing his passion, and jokes, with students as an adjunct professor at Vincennes University Aviation Technology Center.

  • Recipients will be an Aviation Maintenance major.
  • Recipients shall be full-time student(s) at the Vincennes University Aviation Technology Center.
  • Recipients may be any year student in the program, but must be beyond the first semester of the program.
  • Financial need is a primary consideration in awarding the scholarship.
  • Scholarship awardees shall maintain 2.0 GPA at Vincennes University during scholarship period.
  • In awarding the scholarship, preference will not be limited by scholarship applications from any specific high school attended or county of residence.
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David Sommers Memorial Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Full Time Freshman
  • Significant consideration to academic credentials, extracurricular participation and community involvement
  • Maintain 3.0 GPA during scholarship term
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Dean J. & E. Hill Academic Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Full time Student
  • Second Year student
  • Have and maintain 2.75 or higher GPA at all times
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Dicie E.Dicanio Estate Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Primary consideration for students from and residing in Daviess County, Indiana
  • Full or Part time student [minimum 6 credit hours]
  • Minimum 2.0 GPA maintained at all times
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Dick & Cindy Helton Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • 2.0 GPA requirement maintained at all times at VU
  • Low to Middle income consideration
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Dick Carmichael Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • First consideration to oldest Rivet graduate attending VU, then to any Rivet graduate
  • Financial need is primary consideration
  • Full or part time student - minimum 6 credit hours
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Donald G. Bell Scholarship

  • Recipient shall be a full-time student at Vincennes University
  • Recipient will be a freshman who may receive the scholarship for two years if all other criteria are met
  • Recipient shall have a cumulative GPA of "C" or better in high school
  • Recipient shall bring to VU special credentials that will be a credit to the University
  • Recipient shall maintain a cumulative GPS of 2.0 or above, and otherwise be a good standing with the University, to renew the scholarship for a second year
  • The scholarship award shall be in an amount determined by the VU Foundation not to exceed tuition, books, room and board
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Dorothy J. Spence Memorial Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Non-Traditional Student
  • Single parent consideration
  • Full time or Part time [minimum 6 credit hours]
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Doug McCormick Memorial Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Full time student
  • Primary consideration South Knox High School graduate, then other Knox County schools
  • Financial need also primary consideration
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Dr. Phillips Fox Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Full time or Part time student [6 credit hours]
  • Traditional or Non-Traditional student
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Dr. Razi Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Full time student - International students [F-1 visa/I20]
  • Required one page essay, typed, describing VU campus involvement
  • Second semester of for-credit courses
  • Intention to return to VU the following school year
  • Must be involved in VU campus activities and/or local community clubs/organizations and/or services
  • Requires specific application with at least one recommendation letter
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Dunseth Special Fund Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Primary consideration to Illinois residents
  • Full time or Part Time student [minimum 6 credit hours]
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Dyal & Violet Wadsworth Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Primary consideration to Daviess County students
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Earl & Dorothy Diekman Scholarship

  • Any Major Agriculture Major preferred
  • Incoming Freshman full time
  • North Knox High School graduate with 2.5 GPA or better
  • Must maintain 2.5 GPA while at VU during scholarship period
  • Intention to transfer to Purdue University
  • Primay consideration of financial need
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Edna Tague Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Full or Part time students [minimum 6 credit hours]
  • Knox County residents
  • Community service is a significant consideration
  • Recipient selected by RSVP Advisory Board
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Edwin York Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Full time student
  • Primary consideration to Knox and Gibson County students
  • Maintain 2.5 GPA for scholarship term
  • Available for up to two complete years provided all conditions remain met
  • Must submit a request letter and documentation of college cumulative GPA by June 1 of each year for renewal
  • May be used for tuition, books and fees
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Elson G. Sims Memorial Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Full time student, first or second year
  • Primary considerations for community involvement and leadership
  • Primary consideration to Knox county residents
  • High school or prior college GPA of 2.8 or higher to qualify
  • Must maintain minimum 2.8 GPA during scholarship term
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Eph & Dorothy Marchino Memorial Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Graduate of a Knox County High School
  • Maintain GPA of 3.0 through scholarship term
  • Must submit application for renewal and maintain criteria requirements
  • May be used for summer school studies
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Erika Norman Memorial Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Full time student Vincennes Campus
  • Primary consideration of financial need
  • Resident of Montgomery County or Knox County in Indiana
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Ernie Marlow Basketball Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Minimum GPA 2.0 required during scholarship term
  • Award may be used for summer school expenses.
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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First Baptist Church of Wheatland Scholarship

  • Preference will be given to descendants of the families of the First Baptist Church of Wheatland. It is acknowledged that the awarding will begin with fourth and fifth generation descendants. Applicants will be required to provide proof of lineage. If a descendent does not apply in a specific academic year, a scholarship will be awarded to a student who meet the remaining criteria
  • Recipients shall be full-time or part-time, degree-seeking students
  • Recipients shall be first or second-year students
  • Recipients shall be enrolled in classes at any Vincennes University campus
  • Financial need is a consideration, but not necessarily the deiding factor for selection
  • Recipients must present and maintain the admission and academic standards as defined by Vincennes University to receive the second installment of the scholarship
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Frank & Julia Ladner Scholarship

  • All Majors
  • Graduates of Lawrence County High Schools.
  • Maintain 2.5 GPA or higher during scholarship term
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Gary & Sandra Bubenzer Scholarship

  • Recipients must be enrolled as a full-time student at the Vincennes Campus
  • Recipients must be a second-year student with a 3.0 college GPA
  • Financial need is a requirement for consideration
  • Preference will be given to students who graduated from North Knox High School or North Daviess High School
  • Recipients must preset and maintain the 3.0 GPA to receive the second installment of the scholarship
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Gene & Patricia Bathe Scholarship

  • Recipients must be a graduate of Vincennes Lincoln High School or Jean Francois Rivet High School in Vincennes
  • Recipients must have graduated high school within the last 18 months
  • Recipients shall be full-time, degree-seeking students enrolled in any major at Vincennes University's Vincennes Campus
  • First consideration will be given to applicants with a demonstrated financial need
  • Recipients must present and maintain the admission and academic standards as defined by Vincennes University to receive the second installment of the scholarship
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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German American Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Full or Part time student [6 credit hours minimum]
  • Traditional or Non-Traditional student
  • Maintain minimum 2.0 GPA during scholarship period
  • Primary consideration to students from German American Bancorp regions
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Gold Club Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Non Traditional Student
  • Full Time or Part time students [minimum of 6 hours].
  • Must maintain 2.5 GPA during scholarship period.
  • Primary consideration to Indiana students, then Illinois students.
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Governor Matthew E. Welsh Memorial Scholarship

  • Any major
  • Campus Leadership
  • Selected by Vincennes University President
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Grabbe-Utley Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Graduate of a public Knox County High School
  • Must maintain minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA during scholarship award
  • Scholarship supplements other financial aid [excluding loans] received to the point that all tuitions, fees, books are covered up to $5000 annually; whichever is less
  • Full time student attending Vincennes University for at least the first two years before transferring to another college
  • Renewal requirement: must submit letter of request in June, with documentation of cumulative GPA, each year for renewal. For another university, payment issued after invoice documentation and student schedule received from the attending university.
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Gregory Givans Memorial Scholarship

  • Vocational Division preferred then Tech majors
  • Full-time student (12 hours or more)
  • Maintain a GPA of a 2.0 or higher
  • Financial need is a consideration (low-middle income)
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Gutgsell Memorial Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Full or Part time student [minimum 6 credit hours]
  • Requires a high school diploma or GED
  • Financial aid is a consideration
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Hankins Student Assistance Fund Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Full time or Part time students [minimum 6 credit hours]
  • Primary consideration of financial need.
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Harry S. Warner Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Full or Part time student [minimum 6 credit hours]
  • Current 2.0 GPA for consideration
  • Must maintain 2.0 GPA during scholarship term.
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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HELEN & HUGH WILLIAMS SCHOLARSHIP

  • Major in History, Government or Political Science
  • First consideration will be for applicants who are residents of Knox County, Indiana, then counties in the geographical area
  • Academic record, leadership, ability and participation in school activities are a consideration
  • Full time (12 or more credit hours) or Part time students are eligible; (6-11 credit hours). Enrolled, attending, completing and passing
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Herbert & Velma Pepmeier Memorial Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Full time student [minimum 12 credit hours]
  • Financial need considered
  • GPA 2.0 maintained during scholarship term
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Illene Hodgdon Scholarship Fund

Established in honor of Illene (Sieglitz) Hodgdon graduated from Ohio University in 1959 with a bachelor's degree in home economics education and was a member of the Sigma Kappa Sorority. She then obtained a master's degree in home economics education in 1973 from Indiana State University.

She married William D. Hodgdon on Sept. 6, 1958, and they lived their senior year in the “GI” barracks in Athens, Ohio. Hodgdon taught high school home economics in the Canton South, Ohio, area and part-time in Oklahoma and in Vincennes. Substitute teaching and raising their two daughters were her main concerns until 1975 when she started teaching at Vincennes University. She retired as department chair after 20 years.

This scholarship is being established in memory of Illene Hodgdon and her dedication to teaching decades of students in the field of Family and Consumer Sciences.

  • Recipients will be a Family and Consumer Science major.
  • Recipients shall be full-time student(s) at the Vincennes University Vincennes Campus.
  • Recipients may be any year student in the program.
  • Financial need is not a primary consideration in awarding the scholarship.
  • Scholarship awardees shall maintain a 2.0 GPA at Vincennes University during scholarship period.
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Illiana Watermelon Association Agriculture Scholarship

The Illiana Watermelon Association (IWA) is an association of watermelon growers, shippers and other industry supporters in the bi-state area (Indiana and Illinois) brought together for a common goal - promoting watermelons. The Association is dedicated to making a positive difference in the business and lives of its Watermelon family - those involved in the growing, grading, handling, transporting, distributing, and selling of watermelon.

  • Recipients shall be residents of Indiana or Illinois
  • Recipients shall be in the minimum of their second year of their chosen major.
  • Recipients shall be enrolled full-time at the Vincennes University Vincennes Campus.
  • Full time status is required unless the number of credit hours required to complete a credential in the last semester equals part-time status.
  • Recipients shall be enrolled as an Agriculture, Agribusiness, Urban Agriculture, or baccalaureate Technology - Agribusiness major.
  • New agriculture degrees created after the date of this agreement will be included in future award consideration.
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Isaac K. Beckes Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Demonstrated academic achievement and graduated in the top 2/3 of high school class.
  • Demonstrated financial need determined by VU Financial Aid office.
  • Student must have graduated within 18 months of application.
  • Student must apply for scholarship by January 15th.
  • Student must maintain 2.0 grade point average per semester.
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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James L. Hills Memorial Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Full-time or part-time student at the Vincennes University Main Campus
  • Must be an "initiated" member of Sigma Pi Fraternity, International, Alpha Chapter in good standing
  • Traditional or Non-traditional
  • Must have a high school GPA of 2.0 or better; Must maintain a 2.5 GPA or better at all times while at VU
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Jean & Jane McCarthy Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Full or Part time student [minimum 6 credit hours]
  • Traditional or Non-Traditional student
  • Maintain 2.0 GPA during scholarship term
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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John & Eunice Byers Memorial Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Full time student
  • Traditional or Non-Traditional student
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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John M. Lyons Scholarship

  • Recipients of the scholarship will be Vincennes Lincoln High School or Vincennes Rivet High School seniors.
  • First preference will ge given to History majors, but if there are no applicants from Lincoln coming to VU to major in history then all majors will be open to consideration.
  • Recipient(s) shall be full-time student(s) at Vincennes University.
  • Recipient(s) will be an incoming freshman and may be awarded the scholarship on an annual basis so long as the student(s) achieves the criteria listed.
  • Financial need may be a consideration in awarding the scholarship.
  • Recipients shall hae a cumulative grade average of 2.5 or better in high school.
  • Scholarship awardees shall maintain 2.5 GPA at Vincennes University during scholarship period.
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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John T. Rumbach Scholarship

  • Provided by Jasper Herald County Co. publisher of the Herald of Dubois
  • Full or Part Time Student [minimum 6 credit hours]
  • Primary consideration for VUJC need based students, then merit based VUJC students
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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John W. & Catherine R. Zeigler Scholarship

  • First consideration will be given to students who are the legal dependent of an employee of the Ewing Printing Co., Inc.
  • Second consideration will be given to a student from Knox County, Indiana. If such a candidate is not presented, the recipient will be a student who meets the remaining criteria.
  • Recipients shall not be limited to a specific major.
  • Recipients shall be a full-time student at Vincennes University.
  • Recipients may be in any year of attendance.
  • Recipients shall have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in high school
  • Financial need is a consideration for selection, but not the primary decision factor.
  • Recipients must maintain a 2.5 GPA the standards of academic progress as defined by Vincennes University for the full period of the award.
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Jordan "JoJo" Kontor Memorial Scholarship

  • Recipients shall be enrolled in a “trade” program as defined by Vincennes University.  
  • Additional consideration will be given to students with the intention to start their own business.
  • Financial need is a consideration for selection, but not the primary decision factor.
  • Recipients will be requested to attend the annual fundraiser event currently held in September.
  • Recipients must maintain the standards of academic progress as defined by Vincennes University for the full period of the award.
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Joseph Woodman Kimmell Memorial Scholarship

  • Recipients must be attending Vincennes University Vincennes Campus as an incoming first year student with no more than eighteen months between high school and attendance
  • Recipient shall be baccalaureate-seeking student
  • Recipients shall be enrolled as a full-time student (12 credit hours or more) unless the number of credit hours required to finish their associate, or baccalaureate is less than full-time status
  • Scholarship awardees shall have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and shall maintain a 2.5 GPA or above at all times during the scholarship period. SAT and ACT examination scores may also be considered in the selection process.
  • Financial need will be a consideration in awarding the scholarship
  • Preference will be given to recipients from the geographic areas of southwest and south-central Indiana as we as southeast Illinois
  • Recipients must submit a request letter and documentation of college cumulative GPA and financial aid package by July 1 each year to renew scholarship
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Julius C. Buettner Memorial Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Full or Part Time Student [minimum 6 credit hours]
  • Student cannot accept any other form of state or federal financial aid
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Justin S. Mowery Memorial Scholarship

  • Recipient(s) will be from a Coal Mining Program
  • Additionally, an award to the Aviation Flight program may be made annually at the discretion of the committee. This may be made as a scholarship or to meet a department need.
  • Recipient(s) can be full-time, part-time, or summer school student(s) at Vincennes University
  • Recipients can be either incoming freshmen or second year students, and either traditional or non-traditional student
  • Financial need from a low or middle-income family situation shall be a primary consideration in awarding scholarship
  • Scholarship awardees cumulative grade average will not be a prerequisite for receiving the award
  • The scholarship may be revoked if the recipient does not attend scheduled classes for whatever reason
  • In awarding the scholarship, preference will be give to scholarship applications from Greene County. If there are no qualified applicants from Greene County, then the committee at their discretion may consider applicants from the counties adjacent to Greene County.
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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KCARC Scholarship

  • Recipients shall be employees of KCARC
  • Recipients shall be enrolled at a Vincennes University campus
  • Recipients shall be enrolled full-time or part-time in any major
  • Recipients must present and maintain the standards of academic progress as defined by Vincennes University throughout the duration of the scholarship award
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Kopp Family Fund Scholarship

  • All Majors
  • First or second year student
  • Financial needs considered
  • Traditional or Non-traditional student
  • Primary consideration to Knox County residents then other counties
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Lilly Housing Grant

  • Any Major
  • Full time [minimum 12 credit hours]
  • Minimum GPA of 2.0 maintained during scholarship term
  • Primary concern of financial need
  • Restricted to students living in Vincennes University housing
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Linda Lou Clodfelder Nursing Program Scholarship

  • Recipient will be a Nursing major
  • Recipient shall be a full-time student at Vincennes University
  • Recipients will be an incoming freshman
  • Applicant's financial need from a low or middle income family shall be the primary consideration in awarding scholarship
  • The award eos not have a cumulative grade average requirement
  • In awarding scholarship, preference will be given to scholarship applications from Lincoln High School or North Knox graduates from Oaktown
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Mable L. Kuebler Memorial Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Full Time Student [minimum 12 credit hours]
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • No state or federal assistance
  • Financial need a consideration
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Marjorie Sims Memorial Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • First or second year full-time student
  • Community involvement and leadership is a primary consideration
  • Knox County, Indiana residents will receive first consideration
  • Applicants must have a high school of college GPA of 2.8 or above to be considered for award
  • Recipients must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.8 at all times during scholarship period
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Marjorie W. Huffman Scholarship

  • Any major
  • Graduates of North Knox High School
  • Recommendation from North Knox High School administration
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Martha Snyder Thompson Scholarship

  • Recipients must be attending Vincennes University Vincennes Campus as an incoming first year student with no more than eighteen months between high school and attendance
  • Recipient shall be baccalaureate-seeking student
  • Recipients shall be enrolled as an education, social service major, or a first-responder major
  • Recipients shall be enrolled as a full-time student (12 credit hours or more) unless the number of credit hours required to finish their associate or baccalaureate is less than full-time status
  • Students will be required to demonstrate the spirit of volunteerism by donating at least 20 hours of volunteer service per semester of the award
  • Financial need will be a consideration in awarding the scholarship
  • Recipients must meet and maintain the standard level of academic progress as defined by Vincennes University in order to retain the scholarship
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Matthew Bowman Nursing Scholarship

  • Recipients may be enrolled as a full-time student, part-time student or summer session student at any VU location offering the identified program(s)
  • Recipients must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing completion (BSN) program
  • Recipients shall be current healthcare professionals who while working have chosen to return to school to advance their degree
  • Preference will be given to employees of Good Samaritan Hospital
  • Preference will be given to students demonstrating financial need
  • Recipients must maintain the standard level of academic progress as defined by Vincennes University for the BSN program.
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Marie Lucier McQuiad Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Second year female athlete
  • Full time student [minimum 12 credit hours]
  • Athletic department recommendation on the basis of mental attitude
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Marva Green Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Lawrence County, Illinois resident
  • Cumulative 2.5 GPA to qualify and must be maintained during scholarship period
  • Part time students [minimum 6 credit hours] or Full time students
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Max Meuser Scholarship

  • Any Major or Education
  • Full or Part Time [minimum 6 credit hours]
  • Priority to students with 3.0 GPA or higher
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA maintained during scholarship term
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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MICHAEL GEHRICH AVIATION SCHOLARSHIP

  • Aviation Flight or Aviation Major enrolled at the Aviation Technology Center
  • Full time, Non-Traditional Student; 2.0 GPA at all times during scholarship period
  • Not available to first year, first semester applicants
  • Financial need is a primary consideration
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Miss B. Cornelia Carter Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Full time FEMALE student
  • Must complete one semester as an active member in good standing with the Alpha Theta Chi Sorority
  • Maintain 3.0 GPA minimum at all times
  • Submit minimum 500 word essay detailing why you should receive scholarship
  • Complete interview with Alumnae committee; selected by Alumnae committee
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Morley Surveying Scholarship

Morley is a 40+ year old firm providing architecture, engineering, and surveying services in Newburgh, Indiana, and the surrounding areas. As stated by James E. Morley,

“We want to encourage young students from Southwest Indiana to pursue a career in surveying. Morley is a firm built on family tradition and decades of experience. We value relationships, trust, and hard work. Surveying is foundational to our firm, and we want to offer this scholarship as an assistance to those pursuing a future career in surveying.”

  • Recipients shall be currently enrolled or accepted into the Vincennes University Surveying Technology (ASCT) or Surveying Management (BS) program
  • Recipients shall possess a non-weighted grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Recipients may be full-time students unless degree completion in the last semester requires less than 12 hours.
  • Recipients should be a resident of the following Indiana counties: Posey, Vanderburgh, Warrick, Spencer, Perry, Gibson, Pike, Dubois.
  • Recipients must maintain the standard level of academic progress as defined by Vincennes.
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Nancy J. Robinson Scholarship Fund

  • Recipients must have been involved in the foster care system.
  • Recipients shall be enrolled at a Vincennes University Campus.
  • Recipients may be enrolled in any major.
  • Recipients may be full-time or part-time traditional students (within 18 months of high school graduation).
  • Priority consideration will be given to students who demonstrate financial need.
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Noble County Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Full Time student [minimum 12 credit hours]
  • Resident of Noble County, Indiana
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Non-Traditional Student Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Priority to Full time student, consideration of part time students [minimum 6 credit hours]
  • Minimum 2.0 GPA maintained during scholarship term
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Oscar L. Dunn Memorial Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Immediate graduate of Vincennes Lincoln High School
  • Full Time Student
  • Maintain minimum 2.6 GPA during scholarship period
  • Renewable for one additional year with application, letter of renewal request and meeting all criteria. Maximum two year limit.
  • Application made through Vincennes Lincoln High School guidance office
  • Selection made by Oscar L. Dunn Scholarship Committee
  • Financial need primary consideration, then scholastic record
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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P.M. Summers-Elkhart Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Primary consideration of students from Elkhart county
  • Full Time student [minimum 12 credit hours]
  • Traditional or Non-Traditional students
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Patricia A. Wilson Memorial Scholarship

The newly created Patricia A. (Wilson) Dayson Memorial Scholarship will recognize female athletes in the Vincennes Community School Corporation, where Mrs. Dayson taught for over thirty years. The scholarship is being offered by Denise Dayson-Bristol and her husband, William (Bill) Bristol, and Clay Dayson and his wife, Kim Dayson, in honor of their mother.

Mrs. Dayson graduated from Monroe City High School in 1948, and she earned a bachelor’s degree in science from Indiana University in 1952. She earned her master’s degree in education from IU in 1961. After teaching a few years at her hometown high school, Mrs. Dayson began teaching at Clark Junior High School, in Vincennes, in 1962.

Soon after her move to Clark, Mrs. Dayson began creating opportunities for the girls in her classes. In the mid- to late-1960s, she began recruiting young women from the GAA (Girls’ Athletic Association) to participate in both basketball and volleyball. Then in 1967, she created the Lady Alices basketball program. These programs were the forerunners of girls’ sports in the Vincennes Community School Corporation (VCSC), a program which now includes nine sports. Mrs. Dayson was also the first female driver’s education teacher in Indiana.

Born on Aug. 17, 1930, in Canton, Ohio, Mrs. Dayson was the daughter of Ralph Hook Wilson and Edith (Skomp) Wilson. She married Robert Lee Dayson on Mar. 23, 1951, in Alexandria, Virginia, before he was sent to Korea to serve his country. Patricia (Wilson) Dayson, 83, Vincennes, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014.

  • Recipient shall be a female graduate from Vincennes Lincoln High School who played a minimum of two years for the LHS girls’ basketball team. If a candidate from the basketball team is not presented, a volleyball player or other member of a female athletic team may be considered. Consideration may be commensurate with the number of years played.
  • Recipients shall be enrolled at the Vincennes Campus.
  • Recipients shall be enrolled full-time.
  • Recipients will have demonstrated high athletic leadership and strong academic performance while at LHS as these are the primary considerations for selection. (Participation in athletics at VU is not required).
  • Financial need is also a consideration, but not the determining factor.
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Patrick E. Fredrick Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Full Time or Part Time student
  • Primary consideration to residents of Knox County with secondary consideration for students from Daviess County, Indiana and Lawrence County, Illinois.
  • Recipients shall have a high school minimum unweighted GPA of 3.00.
  • Requires a personal resume detailing high school activities, community involvement, and/or work experience.
  • Preference will be given to applicants who are actively involved in their school, work, or community.
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Patrick Gehl Memorial Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Full time student
  • Primary consideration to Gibson County students
  • High School academic credentials indicating ability to succeed
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Paul E. and Nancy K. Anderson Endowed Scholarship

  • Scholarship awarded to a graduate of Vincennes Lincoln High School
  • Recipient will not be limited to a specific major
  • Recipient shall be a full-tim student at Vincennes University
  • Recipient will be an incoming freshman and will be awarded the scholarship for one year
  • Recipient will be a traditional student at attending Vincennes University at the Vincennes main campus
  • Financial need shall not be a primary consideration in awarding the scholarship
  • Recipients shall have a cumulative grade average of 2.5 or better in high school
  • Scholarship awardees shall maintain 2.5 or better GPA at Vincennes University during scholarship period
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Paul Messmore Aviation Tool Scholarship

  • Aviation Technology Major
  • Full-time student
  • Any year of attendance, excluding first semester, first year
  • Recipient must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA from high school
  • Recipient must maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA at Vincennes University at all times during scholarship period
  • Faculty and staff of department will make recommendations
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Pioneer Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Traditional or Non-Traditional Student
  • Full time or part time
  • Primary consideration of financial need
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Pioneer Oil, Inc., Scholarship

  • Recipients will be degree-seeking students in the College of Technology
  • Recipients will be full-time students at Vincennes University
  • Selection preference will be given to female and minority students, but all students meeting the full set of criteria may apply
  • Recipients may be either traditional students or adult learners
  • Recipients may be enrolled in any Vincennes University location
  • Recipients may be in the first or second year of attendance and may be awarded the scholarship on an annual basis so long as the students achieve the criteria listed
  • Financial need is not a requirement for awarding scholarship
  • Recipients must be able to demonstrate college readiness as defined by the Admissions policies of Vincennes University
  • Scholarship awardees shall achieve acceptable academic progress
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Polk-Decker Memorial Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Graduate of a Knox County, Indiana high school
  • FOUR year award [four years at VU or two at VU and two at another university] provided all criteria met during scholarship term
  • Full Time student attending VU first before transferring
  • Minimum 2.0 GPA maintained for the scholarship term
  • Scholarship supplements other financial aid assistance to cover remainders of tuition, fees and books up to $3000 per year
  • Scholarship replaces any other scholarships received from VU or the VU Foundation.
  • Renewal terms: Recipient must submit a letter of request along with previous year's cumulative GPA in June every year to qualify for the next academic year. For another university qualification, cumulative GPA and invoice from the university indicating complete financial aid package along with the schedule must be received prior to payout.
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Presidential Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Additional SAT/ACT and GPA requirements
  • Full Time student [12 credit hours or more]
  • GPA 3.3 or higher required and maintained during scholarship term
  • Four semesters for Associates Degree, plus four more for Baccalaureate degree program.
  • High School Graduate within the prior 18 months
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Randall Hedden Arts Scholarship

  • Recipient shall be full-time VU student
  • The awardees will be incoming freshmen who may receive the scholarship for two full years if all other criteria are met
  • Semesters must be consecutive
  • Recipients shall have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in high school
  • Students must major in the visual arts field (illustration, graphic design, architectural design, interior design, video ad computer graphics, animation, art history, and fine art)
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Raphael Blessinger Lions'S Club Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Full Time or Part Time student [minimum 6 credit hours]
  • Students cannot receive other state or federal financial aid
  • Student must sign Transfer Request Form
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Regions Bank Vincennes University 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.
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Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Full time student; first year students must enroll in second semester
  • Must be active on the VU campus and/or local community through club/organization involvement and/or community service
  • Family must contain at least one parent of African American Ancestry
  • Requires separate application and at least one letter of recommendation submitted together
  • Requires a one page typed essay describing your involvement or service on the VU campus or in the community
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Rita Ann Ridgeway Interior Design Scholarship

George S. Ridgway, donor, and the Executive Director of the Vincennes University Foundation have agreed to the following stipulations pertaining to the Rita Ann Ridgway Interior Design Scholarship:

  • The scholarship will be established as an endowed scholarship with initial funds transferred from the George S. Ridgway Architectural Scholarship Type B fund, which was previously established and funded by the Donor, in order to create the Rita Ann Ridgway Interior Design Scholarship.
  • Additions to this fund may be made in the future by the Donor or another contributor in recognition of the named fund.
  • The scholarship award amount will be determined by the budget set based on the investment and spending policies approved by the Vincennes University Foundation Board of Directors.
  • Scholarship proceeds from the fund will be applied to the cost of attendance as defined by Vincennes University. Cash refunds are prohibited.
  • Payment of the scholarship will be split 50/50 between the fall and spring terms. The spring installment will be based on the student's ability to maintain the criteria of the scholarship as set forth in this agreement.
  • Recipient shall be determined by the Foundation Selection Committee.
  • The Donors and Foundation agree to and recognize that the Donor or any member of the Donor's family, presently or at any time in the future, shall not in any manner be a recipient of this scholarship.
  • All parties to this agreement understand that should a time come, which is currently unforeseen, that any or all of the guidelines and criteria are no longer feasible or prudent, the Board of Directors of the Vincennes University Foundation, Inc. shall make such adjustments as prudence requires, while endeavoring to remain as close to the intent of the donor as is possible.
  • Recipients shall be enrolled as a full-time student (12 credit hours or more) at Vincennes University.
  • Recipient's major must be in the Interior Design program, a concentration of the Family and Consumer Sciences major.
  • Recipients must have and maintain a 2.5 GPA or better while attending Vincennes University.
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Robert & Vivian Seng Memorial Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Full Time Student
  • Highest academically ranked first-year student
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Robert E. Green Memorial Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Primary consideration to full time students, then part time students [minimum 6 credit hours]
  • North Knox High School graduate
  • Primary consideration for financial need
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Ryan Donnoe Memorial Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Full time student [12 or more credit hours]
  • Sigma Pi Fraternity active member
  • GPA 2.8 or better must be maintained
  • Must complete separate application and submit to Committee of Alpha Alumni Association of Sigma Pi Fraternity for selection from qualified applicants
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Sanders J. & Elinor James Memorial Scholarship

  • Recipient will be a Vincennes University Physical Plant employee, their child, or grandchild
  • Recipient can be either a full-time, part-time, or summer school student at Vincennes Univeristy
  • Recipient can be attending any of the four Vincennes University Indiana campuses
  • Recipient can be in a semester or year of attendances
  • Recipient can be either a traditional or non-traditional student
  • Financial need of recipient's family shall not be a primary consideration in awarding the scholarship
  • Scholarship awardees shall maintain 2.0 GPA at Vincennes University during scholarship period
  • In awarding he scholarship, preference will not be based on residence
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Sherry Carter Memorial Scholarship

  • Major in Education, but if none then any major
  • Full time student at VU's main campus, in any year of study
  • Maintain a minimum of a 2.75 GPA at all times during scholarship period
  • Preference given to LHS, SKHS, or NKHS grads
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Southgate Community Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Full Time student
  • Primary consideration to Southgate area residents of Vincennes
  • Secondary consideration to Vincennes city residents, then to Knox County Indiana residents
  • Tertiary consideration to any full time VU Student
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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State Representative William Crawford Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Full time Student
  • Primary consideration to high school students from the Indiana Black Expo Chapter cities
  • Entering Freshman
  • Financial need will be considered
  • High School GPA 2.0 or greater
  • Maintain 2.5 GPA at all times at VU
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Student Government Association Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Student Government Association Officer
  • Full or Part time student [minimum 6 credit hours] at VU Jasper Campus
  • Traditional or Non-traditional students considered
  • Minimum 2.5 GPA must be maintained during scholarship term
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Tammy Tribe Memorial Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Primary consideration hearing impaired person
  • Secondary consideration other handicapped student
  • Full time or Part time [minimum 6 credit hours]
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Telamon Diversity Scholarship

  • Recipients shall be students from underrepresented populations as identified by Vincennes University
  • Recipients must be full-time students
  • Recipients may be enrolled in any major
  • Recipients must meet and maintain the standard level of academic progress as defined by Vincennes University in order to retain the scholarship
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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The Gary And Patricia Buntrock Nursing Scholarship

Established in memory of Gary A. Buntrock by his wife Patricia Buntrock. It is Mrs. Buntrock’s intent to provide financial assistance to a student pursuing a career in nursing who has the desire to make a positive contribution to the health care community. Nursing was a passion and career for Mrs. Buntrock and she wants to help others fulfill their dream of making a difference as a nurse.

Patricia (Willis) Buntrock is a member of the VU Nursing Class of 1969 and her sister Pamela (Willis) Martin is a 1968 alumna of the program. Mrs. Buntrock’s son Matthew Bowman carried on the family tradition with his Associate Degree in Nursing from VU in 2016 and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing in 2021.

  • Recipients may be enrolled as a full-time student, part-time student or summer session student at any VU location offering the identified program(s).
  • Recipients must be enrolled in the Associate or Baccalaureate degree Nursing program.
  • Recipients may be from any year of their college career.
  • Financial need is a requirement for consideration.
  • Recipients must maintain the standard level of academic progress as defined by Vincennes University.
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The Marjorie Rash Miller Memorial Scholarship

Established in honor of Marjorie Miller, former Dean of the Vincennes University College of Health Sciences and Human Performance.

  • Recipients shall be full time adult learners as defined by Vincennes University;
  • Recipients shall be enrolled in the Associate Nursing Program or the Bachelor of Science Nursing Program at any VU site where the programs are offered;
  • The scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the student maintains the standard level of academic progress for the identified major as defined by VU;
  • Preference will be given to students demonstrating financial need;
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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The Matthew Bowman Memorial Scholarship

Established in honor of Matthew Bowman, a 1990 graduate of Vincennes Lincoln High School. Matt was actively involved in the Lincoln Singers, choir, stagecraft (sound, lights and sets), and was a manager/trainer for the football, wrestling, and track teams. He graduated from Vincennes University with an A.S. Degree focused on Theatre Arts and a bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Matt was also a firefighter with the Vincennes Township Fire Department. He held multiple certifications in both the nursing and firefighting professions. Matthew Bowman died on September 22, 2021 when he succumbed to metastatic male breast cancer.

Steve Bowman shared,

“Matt’s mindset was helping and serving others in everything he did. This scholarship represents the many interests and avenues through which Matt made a difference in the lives of so many.”

  • Recipients shall be enrolled as a full-time student.
  • Recipients must be a VU-bound graduate of Vincennes Lincoln High School graduating in the academic year prior to attending VU
  • Recipients must have participated in one or more of the following activities:
    • Vincennes Lincoln High School Stage/Theatre Arts
    • Sports Medicine/Manager/Trainer
    • Photojournalism
  • Recipients shall be enrolled in a major that aligns with the interests listed above.
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Thomas E. Lewis Memorial Scholarship

  • It is preferred, but not required, that the recipient will be a Business, Physical Education, Health Occupations or Sports Medicine major
  • Recipient will be a member of the VU Golf Team
  • Recipient shall be a full-time traditional student at Vincennes University, with an academic load of 12 credit hours or more.
  • Recipient may be either an incoming freshman or second year student
  • Financial need of middle-income students shall be a primary consideration in awarding the scholarship
  • Recipients shall have a cumulative grade average of 2.5 or better in high school
  • Scholarship awardees shall maintain 2.5 GPA at Vincennes University during scholarship period
  • In awarding the scholarship, preference will be given to scholarship applications from Knox County high schools, or the student is a Knox County resident
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Toyota Leadership Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Full Time Student
  • Primary consideration with community involvement and student leadership
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Trent D. Horrall Memorial Scholarship

Established in memory of Trent D. Horrall by his wife Melissa Horrall who stated:

“Trent would want to give a hand up to a young man/woman going into a construction/surveying field of study, to help ease the 1st year financial burden. He loved the construction and surveying industry and went into both fields after he graduated. He loved basketball as well, and played all through school. We would want to see a basketball player who has played all 4 years of high school and will be going to VU, studying in a construction or surveying field apply for this scholarship.”

She added that their older children graduated from Pike Central High School and that another child will be graduating from Washington High School so students from both schools are eligible for the award.

“Trent always valued education and learning. He loved setting goals and would be so honored to know he was helping someone in a small way to reach their goals,” she said.

Melissa Horrall believes that Vincennes University has, and will continue to have, an important role in the higher education system in establishing a strong educational foundation for students in meeting life’s challenges.

  • Recipients must be a graduate of either Washington High School in Washington, Indiana, or Pike Central High School in Petersburg, Indiana.
  • Recipients must be a first-time student as defined by Vincennes University and enrolled as a full-time student.
  • Recipients must be enrolled in one of the Construction or Surveying programs located on the Vincennes Campus.
  • Recipients must have a 2.75 grade point average.
  • Recipients who also played basketball for four years in high school will be preferred during the selection process by the committee.
  • Students who have lost a parent or currently have a parent battling cancer may receive additional consideration during the selection process.
  • Recipients must maintain the standard level of academic progress as defined by Vincennes.
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Unlimited Horizons Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Full time student
  • Incoming freshmen recipients qualify for second year with all criteria met
  • Financial need considered AFTER FAFSA assistance
  • Must maintain 2.5 GPA during scholarship term
  • Indiana residents
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Valedictorian/Salutatorian Academic Scholarship

  • Indiana Academic Honors or Technical Honors high school diploma [or out of state equivalent]
  • Verification after end of school year. Award will be rescinded if honors diploma not indicated on final transcript.
  • High school graduate within the previous 18 months
  • High School rank first or second in graduating class
  • Additional SAT/ACT requirements for students with a high school class of 30 or LESS students
  • Full Time Student [minimum 12 credit hours]
  • GPA 3.3 or higher required and maintained during scholarship term [semesters not cumulative]
  • Four semesters towards Associates Degree and additional four semesters for Baccalaureate degree
  • Covers up to 18 hours of tuition/fees [basic fees, flight fees ineligible] and standard room and board [Vanderburgh & Clark Hall, private room and books not included] OR 18 hours tuition and a $500 semester stipend if a commuter student. [A capped amount of unused funds created by the offset of aid packages can be used toward book fees.] books allowance for commuters; extra housing expenses such as Vanderburgh or Clark Hall or a private room will be the student's responsibility
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Vectren Foundation - Unlimited Horizons Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Full Time Student
  • Requires enrollment in Vincennes University Unlimited Horizons program
  • Maintain 2.0 GPA during scholarship term
  • Primary consideration to applicants from Vanderburgh County, Indiana then to surrounding counties
  • Renewal available if all criteria maintained
  • Renewal requires additional request letter and College GPA documentation by June 1 each year
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Veronica J. & Lindsay J. Turner Memorial Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Female graduate of Linton-Stockton High School with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 - 3.2
  • Primary consideration to Non-Traditional students
  • Full or Part time [minimum 6 credit hours] or summer school
  • Can be used for tuition, books, fees or housing as needed
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Vincennes Civitan Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Selected by committee
  • Cash refunds are allowed
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Vincennes University Alumni Association Alpha Chapter Scholarship

  • Graduate of Lawrenceville or Red Hill High schools in Lawrence County, Illinois within the prior 18 mos.
  • Major in any program, Full time student
  • Maintain a minimum of a 2.0 GPA at all times during scholarship period
  • Submission of separate application
  • Selection by Alumni Association Board
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Vincennes University Alumni Association Children Of Alumni Scholarship

  • Any child of a VU Alumnus with at least 24 credit hours completed
  • All Majors
  • Must be in upper 2/3 of high school graduating class with academic achievement
  • Student must demonstrate financial need determined by the VU Financial Aid Office
  • Student must have graduated within 18 months prior to application
  • Student must apply by JANUARY 15
  • Student must maintain 2.0 grade point average per semester
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Vincennes University Campus Ministries Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Full Time Student
  • Second Year Student
  • Selection made by VU campus ministries committee
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Vincennes University Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded annually with an initial award of $1,000.00 as part of Vincennes University’s efforts to create a diverse, multicultural and inclusive student body.  This scholarship is applicable to both incoming and returning students.

This scholarship is applicable to incoming students or students transferring to VU from another institution.

This scholarship is offered to students selected by the University’s Scholarship Committee and is renewable contingent upon academic renewal requirements. Students from historically under-represented populations, including first-generation college students, are encouraged to apply. The scholarship will be applied first to any lab, course, and program fees as well as to book charges at the university bookstores.

  • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Complete the annual FAFSA application
  • Complete 30 credit hours each year at Vincennes University
  • Essay addressing academic achievement, leadership in diverse organizations and activities
  • 3.0 High School G.P.A.
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Vincennes University Foundation Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Full time or part time student (minimum of 6 credit hours)
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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VU Jasper Campus Academic Scholarship

  • Any major
  • Full time non-transfer student, JASPER CAMPUS
  • Freshmen in the top ten percent of their high school graduation class, completed the requirements for the Indiana Academic Honors Diploma or who scored in the 90th percentile on the GED test.
  • Student need not be a recent high school graduate or GED recipient
  • A minimum of a 3.50 GPA must be maintained at all times during the scholarship period
  • Scholarship is competitive. Not all who meet criteria will receive award
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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VU Jasper Campus Alumni Scholarship

  • Any major
  • Demonstrated academic achievement in high school and in the upper 2/3 of graduating class
  • Graduated High School within the prior 18 months
  • Dependent of a VU graduate and attends Jasper campus
  • Primary consideration given to financial need
  • Selection by Alumni Association board
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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VU Jasper Campus Foundation Endowment

  • Any Major
  • Full Time or Part Time student [minimum 6 credit hours]
  • Primary consideration to students with 3.0 GPA or better
  • Must maintain 3.0 GPA during scholarship term
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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VU Jasper Campus Foundation Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Full time or Part time student [minimum 6 credit hours]
  • Primary consideration to students with 3.0 GPA
  • Must maintain 3.0 GPA during scholarship term
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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VU Jasper Campus Service Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Full Time or Part Time Student [minimum 6 credit hours]
  • VU JC Club officer, upholding the duties of the office
  • Must attend a minimum of one SGA meeting each semester
  • Must attend leadership training at the beginning of the Fall semester
  • Must record a minimum of ten volunteer hours toward Student Activities sponsored events [not including club sponsored events]
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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VU Support Staff Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Selection by support staff council
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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William Henry Harrison Foundation Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Full, Part time, or summer school student [minimum 6 credit hours]
  • Traditional or non-Traditional student, any year of study
  • Minimum 2.0 GPA at all times
  • Applies to tuition, books, fees, equipment and housing
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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William M. "Bud" Bierhaus Doorway Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Full Time Student
  • Incoming Freshmen will receive award for 2 years as long as all criteria met
  • First consideration graduates of Vincennes Lincoln and Vincennes Rivet High Schools
  • Applicants must be nominated by high school official, minister or other community leader
  • Financial Need Consideration
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Winifred Wiseman White Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • Incoming Freshman
  • Full Time Student
  • Minimum GPA 3.0 maintained during scholarship term
  • Primary consideration to Knox County, Indiana students
  • Eligible for renewal as long as criteria is in good standing
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Woodrow Allen Scholarship

  • Any major
  • Part time (minimum of 6 credit hours) or full time student
  • Maintain a minimum of a 2.0 GPA at all times during scholarship period
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Zimmerman Scholarship

  • Any Major
  • General Criteria
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.