Merit Scholarships for Entering Freshmen for Fall 2010
Apply by Completing an Application for Admission
All awards require a visit to the University of Evansville campus by April 10, 2010.
The awards listed below are for domestic, full-time freshmen in traditional undergraduate degree programs, who will graduate from high school in the spring of 2010 and enter UE for the first time in the fall of 2010. A student may receive only one of the awards listed in purple. The scholarship of highest value will be awarded when the student qualifies for more than one. In addition, a student may receive one scholarship from each of groups A, B, and C, unless the purple award is already worth full-tuition. Additional need-based assistance may also be added to your merit-based award. Unless you live at home with parents, merit awards will be reduced in subsequent years if you move off campus.
Again, the following scholarships are available for first-time undergraduate students who will graduate from high school in the spring of 2010 and enter UE in the fall of 2010:
Competitive Scholarships
Trustee, Dean's, and Fine and Performing Arts Scholarships are awarded on a limited and competitive basis. To be considered for these awards, applications for admission must be received by February 1, 2010, and priority consideration will be given to students who apply by December 1, 2009. Trustee and Dean's Scholarship candidates who are not offered one of these awards will receive a minimum merit award of $12,000 per year.
Trustee Scholarship (67 percent to full tuition)
- Students who rank number one in their high school senior class are candidates for this award.
- Indiana residents must file the FAFSA by March 10, 2010. Tuition-specific Indiana grants will be coordinated with UE funds.
- Trustee Scholarship recipients who receive federal need-based grants or outside scholarships may use these funds toward tuition, fees, room, meals, and books.
- Renewable for four years with a UE GPA of 3.35.
Dean's Scholarship (67 to 75 percent tuition)
- Students who rank in the top five percent of their senior class are candidates for this award.
- For students whose high schools do not rank, candidates must have a high school GPA of 4.0 and score 27 or higher on the ACT or 1800 or higher on the SAT.
- Indiana residents must file the FAFSA by March 10, 2010. Tuition-specific Indiana grants will be coordinated with UE funds.
- Dean's Scholarship recipients who receive federal need-based grants or outside scholarships may use these funds toward tuition, fees, room, meals, and books.
- Renewable for four years with a UE GPA of 3.35.
Fine and Performing Arts Scholarships ($5,000 - $15,000 per year)
- Based on high school record: GPA, difficulty of courses, class rank, SAT or ACT scores.
- Auditions or portfolio presentations are required for students applying to the Departments of Art, Music, or Theatre. Talent may influence the amount of the student's merit scholarship.
- Renewable for four years with a UE GPA of 2.5.
Freshman Scholarships
The following freshman scholarships are unlimited and awarded based upon academic requirements. Consideration for these awards will be given to students who apply by December 1, 2009. All applications for admission must be received by February 1, 2010.
National Merit, National Achievement, and National Hispanic Scholar Awards (75 percent to full tuition)
- For National Merit Scholar semifinalists, National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholars, and National Achievement Scholar semifinalists, the UE Academic Scholarship will be worth 75 percent tuition annually.
- National Merit Scholar semifinalists and National Achievement Scholar semifinalists who become finalists will receive a full-tuition scholarship annually if they list UE as their college choice with the National Merit Corporation by the April deadline.
- Renewable for four years with a UE GPA of 3.35.
Toyota Scholars and American Corporate Scholars Awards (minimum $14,000 per year)
- Candidates must be admitted to UE's College of Engineering and Computer Science or the Schroeder Family School of Business Administration respectively.
- Students must have a high school GPA of at least 3.7 and score at least 1710 on the SAT or 25 or higher on the ACT.
- Renewable for four years with UE GPA of at least 2.5.
Academic Scholarship ($5,000 - $15,000 per year)
- Based on high school record: GPA, difficulty of courses, class rank, SAT or ACT scores.
- Indiana residents who are candidates in good standing for the Indiana Academic Honors Diploma will automatically receive a scholarship of at least $6,500.
- Renewable for four years with a UE GPA of at least 2.5.
First Choice Achievers Award for Indiana Twenty-first Century Scholars (full tuition)
- Candidates must have a high school GPA of at least 3.7 and an SAT score of 1710 or higher or an ACT score of 25 or higher.
- State of Indiana grant aid will combine with the UE First Choice Achievers Award to equal our full tuition.
- Students must keep their Twenty-first Century Scholar pledge and file the 2010-11 FAFSA by March 10, 2010.
William L. Ridgway Award ($18,000 per year)
- Candidates must be a dependent student who maintains permanent residence in Vanderburgh County or have graduated from an accredited high school located in Vanderburgh County.
- Recipients must have a high school GPA of at least 3.5 and SAT score of 1530 or higher or ACT score of 23 or higher.
- Students must live in University housing while attending UE and provide community service in Vanderburgh County (minimum of 10 hours per semester).
- Renewable for four years with a UE GPA of at least 2.5.
National Need for Nurses Scholarship ($18,000 per year)
- Candidates must be directly admitted into UE's nursing program, have a high school grade point average of 3.5 or higher, and ACT score or 23 or SAT score of 1530 or higher
- Award totals $18,000 per year.
- Renewable for four years with a UE GPA of at least 2.5.
University of Evansville Scouting Scholarship (minimum $13,750 per year)
- Candidates must have earned the Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout, Girl Scouts of the USA Gold Award, Sea Scouting Quartermaster Award, or Venturing Silver Award
- Candidates must have a high school GPA of at least 3.5 and ACT score of 23 or higher or SAT score of 1530 or higher.
- Renewable for four years with a UE GPA of at least 2.5.
The preceding purple awards cannot be combined. Recipients will be awarded the one of highest value.
Athletic Scholarships
The University of Evansville competes at the NCAA Division I level. All men's and women's sports offer athletic scholarships. Many do not stack on top of our merit awards, due to NCAA rules. Contact the coach of your sport for more information.
Additional Scholarships
One scholarship from each of the following groups may be added to a University of Evansville purple award. Students receiving full-tuition scholarships or athletic scholarships are ineligible for these awards.
Group A
International Baccalaureate Diploma Award ($1,000 per year)
- Awarded to students who earn the International Baccalaureate Diploma.
Legacy Award ($500 per year)
- Awarded to children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren of UE graduates.
United Methodist Scholarship ($500 per year)
- Awarded if student is an active member of a United Methodist Church and recommended by a minister
Group B
Academic Scholar Days ($750-$1,500 per year)
- Awarded to students who meet certain standardized test scores and high school grade point average specifications and attend Academic Scholar Days. Awards are competitive. Invitations will be mailed to selected students
Hovda Scholarship ($500 per year)
- Awarded by the Department of Physics to select students interested in majoring in physics.
Manager and Trainer Grants ($1,000 per year)
- Awarded at the discretion of UE's athletic manager or trainer to students who assist with UE's NCAA Division I athletic teams.
Group C
Music Ensemble Participation Grant ($500 per year)
- Award based on audition with Department of Music. Audition must be completed by May 1, 2010. It is awarded to non-music majors whose talent qualifies them to participate in band, choir, or orchestra. Renewal requires continued participation in an ensemble.
Sibling Scholarship Grant ($1,000-$1,500 per year)
- Awarded to the older UE student when a younger sibling enrolls. Award is $1,500 per year while both students attend UE. Entering twins or triplets each receive $1,000 per year.
