Department of Technology at Illinois State University

 

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he Department of Technology has several departmental scholarships available every year. 

Scholarship funding is a priority of Illinois State University and the Department of Technology. Please be aware that scholarship award amounts are contingent upon the portfolio performance of the ISU Foundation and gifts from the friends and alumni of the Department of Technology. Given the current economic climate, it is possible that one or more of the listed scholarships will not be funded during the 2009-2010 academic year.

Incoming freshmen, transfer students and current technology students may apply for several competitive scholarships available for each sequence. Interested students should look up the Scholarship Information Page which lists all of the departmental scholarships, eligibility and submission data.  A copy of the application is available at the department office, or you can submit it online. See instructions below.

To prepare for filling out the on-line scholarship form:

  1. Have about 1 hour available to complete the scholarship form.

  2. The following information will be needed:

    • Review the Scholarship Page (above) and the various scholarships to see which ones you are eligible for.

    • If you are currently attending ISU your UID number

    • Name, address, phone.

    • The high school you attended, your high school class rank, your graduation date.

    • Community colleges you attended, your GPA, your graduation date.

    • Anticipated ISU graduation date, total hours earned, ISU cumulative GPA, your year in school, your major, and sequence area.

  3. Questions you will need to answer as well

    • Why did you select the above listed sequence (area of study) in the Department of Technology?

    • What are your career goals?

    • How will this scholarship assist you in reaching your goals?

    • Discuss your involvement in leadership and service activities.

    • What roles have you taken in your school, college, and community, include involvement in student clubs, etc.?

  4. To complete the form you will need the namesofthree individuals who will serve as a references for you. Please provide their names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses for all references- THEN SUBMIT THE ON-LINE SCHOLARSHIP FORM!!!

There are also a variety of scholarships funded by external agencies. Students can apply for these by applying to the funding agency directly.

Recipients will be announced in late April or early May and will be honored at the Department's Fall Scholarship Recognition Reception in late September.