Scholarships

GEOSCIENCE/AGRICULTURE/HORTICULTURE NEW

GEOSCIENCE/AGRICULTURE/HORTICULTURE:

GEORGE GETTINGER SCHOLARSHIP

  • Majoring in Earth Science or other water conservation related major (Agriculture, Agribusiness)
  • Full time student
  • Minimum GPA of 2.0 must be maintained at all times
  • Student who resides in the Wabash Valley Watershed region
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.

EARL & DOROTHY DIEKMAN SCHOLARSHIP

  • Agriculture Major preferred, but if not then to any major
  • Full time student who is an incoming Freshman
  • North Knox High School graduate with a 2.5 GPA or better from high school
  • Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 at all times during scholarship period
  • Plans to transfer to Purdue University
  • Financial need is a primary consideration
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.

ANDREW W. KUEHN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

  • First consideration will be for a John Deere Program Agriculture Technology Major, secondary consideration will be for an Agribusiness Major if there are no students that meet the first consideration requirement
  • Full time traditional or non-traditional student
  • Financial need is a primary consideration
  • Priority will be given to applicants who have participated in 4-H or FFA (Future Farmers of America)
  • Priority will be given to applicants from a farming family in Vanderburgh County, Indiana, then to contiguous county, then to Southwest Indiana
  • Scholarship is renewable upon request and application if the criteria is met
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.

ELLIS MADDING SCHOLARSHIP

  • Major in an agriculture related curriculum
  • Full time student
  • First consideration will be to students from Knox County, Indiana
  • Financial need is a primary consideration
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.

CLARENCE J. & EMMA MCCORMICK SCHOLARSHIP 

  • Agriculture Majors or Related Field
  • Full time student
  • Minimum GPA of 2.0 must be maintained at all times
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.

HENRY HINKLE SCHOLARSHIP

  • Horticulture Major
  • First or second year student
  • Recipient must have and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above at all times
  • First consideration will be for a student from Monroe County or that region of Indiana
  • Department recommendation
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.

PATRICK MCGRADY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

  • Horticulture Major or related fields; Full time student
  • Resident of the State of Indiana
  • Financial need is a consideration
  • Must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above
  • Student attendance of Summer Field Day or Winter Workshop (student will be reimbursed)
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.

INDIANA CERTIFIED CROP ADVISOR PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP

  • Majors in Crop Management or Agronomy
  • Full time students at the VU main campus
  • GPA of 2.5 or above at all times during award period
  • Traditional students in their 1st or 2nd years of study
  • Residents of Indiana and priority will be given to members of the Indiana CCA program
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.

GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA AND NOTIFICATION

In addition to the specific scholarship criteria, all students must meet and maintain the following scholarship guidelines.

Scholarship Guidelines
  • Maintain "Good Standing" status with Vincennes University and follow the Standards of Student Behavior. As noted in the Vincennes University catalog: A student who violates the Standard and breaks the law is subject to university, civil, and/or criminal authorities. The university, at its sole discretion, may pursue disciplinary action against a student while the student is also subject to criminal proceedings. The univeristy reserves this right even if criminal charges are pending, reduced, deferred or dismissed.
  • Regarding scholarship awards, students who violate the Standards of Student Beaviour of Vincennes University are subject to scholarship review and possible revision or removal. The VU Foundation reserves this right even if charges are pending, reduced, deferred or dismissed.
  • Unless the specific criteria for a scholarship is listed as being available to Part-time students, all scholarships are for Full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours) students.
  • Unless the specific criteria for a scholarship is listed, 2.0 is the minimum GPA that must be maintained at all times during the scholarship period.
  • Any fraudulent misrepresentation of information supplied by the applicant on any form, regardless of when misinformation is discovered, is grounds for the scholarship to be rescinded and repayment of any funds awarded to be repaid by the recipient.
  • Any enrollment changes (dropping/adding/withdrawing of classes/change of major or degree) relating to the criteria of the scholarship must be reported to the VU Foundation office within five business days of the change. Failure to do so is grounds for the scholarship to be rescinded and repayment of any funds awarded to be repaid by the recipient.
  • Students who have had a scholarship rescinded may appeal by requesting the Scholarship Status Review Form from the VU Foundation office. This form allows the student to petition for scholarship reinstatement and to inquire about the availability of other scholarships that may apply to their new circumstances. Please note that documentation of the change in or new circumstances may be requested.
  • Students who need to request a delay in use of their scholarship may do so by requesting the Petition to Delay Use of Scholarship Form from the VU Foundation office. Please note that documentation of the circumstances that necessitate the delay may be requested.
Scholarship Award Policies
  • Anyone who submits a VU scholarship application will be considered for an award.
  • All scholarship categories will be considered by a committee that will review each student’s qualifications. The goal of the committee is to select the recipients who best match the criteria for each specific scholarship.
  • Any other scholarships and grants (excluding loans) will be applied to the student’s account prior to the posting of this scholarship. Cash refunds are not allowed under the terms of VU Foundation scholarships.
  • The Scholarship Acceptance Form must be signed and returned to the VU Foundation office before the scholarship award is official. At that time, the award will be posted to the student’s account.
Award

Award

Tuition, Vincennes campus standard room and board or Tuition and stipend (commuter/other campus) for four semesters, with 3.3 minimum GPA and full time status maintaned at all times.

  • $3,000 per year for four semesters* with minimum 3.3 GPA and full-time status maintained at all times.
  • $2,000 per year for four semesters* with minimum 3.0 GPA and full -time status maintained at all times.
  • $1,250 per year for four semesters* with minimum 3.0 GPA and full-time status maintained at all times.

**Scholarships are competitive. A limited number of scholarships will be given to the most qualified students. Applications MUST be received by January 15 to be considered for all academic awards.

Qualifications

Qualifications

High school seniors who rank number one or two in their class. Additional requirements for students from non-accredited high schools, Home Schools, or a senior class of 30 or less.

**High school seniors who rank in the upper 25% of their class. Combined SAT of 1190 or composite ACT of 25.

**High school seniors who rank in the upper 50% of their class. Combined SAT of 1110 or composite ACT of 21.

All recipients of the Indiana Academic Honors or Technical Honors Diploma.

All Indiana students must receive the Indiana Academic Honors/Technical honors Diploma or their state's equivalent to be eligible for consideration of any academic scholarship.