Education

Education

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 Available for Education Majors

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A.M. (SMOKEY) MEDERIROS SCHOLARSHIP

  • Education Major; Full time student
  • Traditional student
  • Resident of the State of Indiana
  • Must have and maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA or above
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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ALICE THELMA NEAL SCHOLARSHIP

  • Elementary Education majors will receive first consideration
  • Full time or Part Time Student (enrolled, attending, completing and passing) a minimum of six credit hours
  • Traditional or non-traditional students from Knox County, Indiana will receive first consideration
  • Recipient must have and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 at all times during scholarship period
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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BRETT A. ADAMS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

  • Special Education Major - 3rd or 4th year student preferred
  • Full time or Part time student (minimum of six credit hours)
  • Traditional or Non-Traditional
  • Scholarship can be used for tuition, books and fees
  • Financial need is a consideration
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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DOROTHY M. WALTERS EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

  • Major in Education
  • A total score of 1160 or above on the S.A.T. examination or 23 or above on the A.C.T. examination
  • Rank in the Top Twenty Percent (20%) of their high school class. Recommendation by his/her high school
  • Participation in high school extra-curricular activities. Student leader in high school
  • Four year award (four years or two years at VU, two years at other university) provided all criteria continues to be met
  • Full time student attending Vincennes University for at least the first two years before transferring to another college
  • Scholarship supplements other financial aid to the point that all tuition, fees, room, board and books are provided or the maximum of $10,000.00 per academic year ($5,000.00 per semester), whichever is less
  • Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or above for renewal. Recipient must submit a request letter and documentation of college cumulative GPA and financial aid package by June 1 every year to renew scholarship.
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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H.A & JUNE RICHEY DOLLAHAN SCHOLARSHIP

  • Education, Psychology and Nursing majors will receive first consideration
  • Full time, part time or summer school. Summer school students repeating one or more classes would not be eligible
  • Any year of attendance; traditional or non-traditional
  • Financial need is a primary consideration
  • Recipients must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 at all times (not cumulative) during the scholarship period
  • Eligibility is not restricted by city, state or country of origin
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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LISA MCCRACKEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

  • Education Major
  • Full time student
  • Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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NEAL ESTATE SCHOLARSHIP

  • Elementary Education majors will receive first consideration
  • Full time or Part Time Student (enrolled, attending, completing and passing) a minimum of six credit hours
  • Traditional or non-traditional students from Knox County, Indiana will receive first consideration
  • Recipient must have and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 at all times during scholarship period
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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PSI IOTA XI SCHOLARSHIP

  • Major in Music, Art, Special Education, Speech or Hearing
  • Applicant must have a high school cumulative GPA (on a four point scale) of 3.0 or above
  • Rank in the upper 50% of graduating class
  • Submission of High School and/or College transcript
  • Written statement of financial need and two letters of recommendation
  • Participation in extra-curricular activities
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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RACHEL E. OSBORNE SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

  • Committee from Special Ed Education Department helps select
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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RICHARD & HELEN LUX SCHOLARSHIP

  • Major in Education
  • GPA of 2.5 or better at all times
  • Non-traditional students
  • First consideration will be for residents from Knox County, Indiana
  • Part time student acceptable, but must be enrolled and attending a minimum of six credit hours
  • 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 the scholarship period
  • Preference given to LHS, SKHS, or NKHS grads
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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SOUTH KNOX - VU SCHOLARSHIP

  • Education Major
  • Graduate of South Knox High School - Knox County, Indiana
  • Applicants will have attained a minimum GPA of 2.5 in high school
  • Recipients will maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 at all times (not cumulative) during scholarship period
  • Traditional or Non-Traditional student
  • Full time, part time or summer school
  • Financial need is not a primary consideration
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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Vincennes Civitan Club Special Education Scholarship

  • Major in Education
  • Recipients must be enrolled in 300 and 400 level courses in the special education program at Vincennes University.
    • Additional consideration will be given to students indicating the goal to teach in Knox County or an immediately adjacent county.
  • Recipient may be enrolled full-time or part-time.
  • Financial need is a consideration for selection, but not the primary decision factor.
  • Recipients must maintain the standards of academic progress as defined by Vincennes University for the full period of the award.
    • The scholarship may be renewed for a maximum of two (2) additional semesters if all requirements are maintained.
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VUJC MAX MEUSER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

  • Education Major or any major
  • Full or part time student (minimum of 6 credit hours)
  • Preference will be given to students with a 3.0 grade point average or higher
  • A minimum of a 3.0 GPA must be maintained at all times during the scholarship period
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.