Scholarships

Presidential Scholarship

The most substantial of all DeVry University awards, the prestigious Presidential Scholarship provides half tuition for the exceptional high school graduates who are chosen for it. Winners, who must also be awarded the Dean's Scholarship, are chosen by local DeVry University campuses and DeVry University's online committee.

Open to all 2009 high school graduates who meet the following criteria:

1. Recognized as a Dean's Scholarship winner by March 9, 2009
2. Minimum of 3.33 CGPA (on a 4.0 scale) and in the top 50% of graduating class
3. ACT composite score of 24 or higher or SAT combined math and critical reading score of 1100 or higher or CPT composite score of 430 or higher (Canada only)
4. Selected by local campus committee on essay, GPA and teacher recommendation

• Deadline:

    March 9, 2009 (Decisions rendered no later than March 20, 2009.)

• Award amount:

    Half tuition (valued up to $32,550)

• Number available:

    2 per campus and 2 per DeVry University Online (total of 48 scholarships annually)

• Offered:

    United States and Canada, onsite or online

• Continued eligibility:

    Must maintain a 3.0 CGPA (on a 4.0 scale), and a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester up to 9 semesters

DeVry High School Scholarship

Awarded on the basis of academic achievement and recommendation by a high school guidance counselor or principal, the DeVry High School Scholarship provides an opportunity for new DeVry University students to offset the cost of their education throughout their program.

Open to all 2009 high school graduates who meet the following criteria:

1. In the top 50% of graduating class or have a combined CGPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale at the end of the junior year. (CGPA is determined on a 4.0 scale. CGPA conversion must be determined and supplied by the high school if the CGPA is calculated using any other scale besides 4.0.)
2. Nominated by high school guidance counselor or principal

• Verification:

    Unofficial transcripts and Community Scholar Award Nomination Form (completed by high school only)

• Deadline:

    July 1, 2009

• Award amount:

    $1,000 per semester (valued up to $9,000)

• Number available:

    5 per nationally or regionally accredited high school in the United States and Alberta, Canada. (Not to exceed a total of 150 per metro area).

• Offered:

    United States and Canada, onsite or online

• Continued eligibility:

    Must maintain a 2.0 CGPA, and a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester

Banco Popular Scholarship (HS)

Available to outstanding high school seniors who dream of earning a college degree but may not have the financial means to pay for it all themselves, the Banco Popular "Dream Big" scholarship provides a gateway to students to reach their fullest potential.

Open to high school seniors who meet the following criteria:

1. Live in Illinois, Texas, New Jersey, New York or Florida
2. Attend the Chicago IL, Irving TX, North Brunswick NJ, Long Island City NY, or Miramar FL campus (in state of residency)
3. Minimum CGPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale at the end of junior year
4. Provide proof of Banco Popular Account
5. Meet DeVry University entrance requirements
6. Provide letter of recommendation from a member of the community outlining demonstrated community service, volunteerism and leadership skills

• Deadline:

    March 29, 2009

• Award amount:

    $1,000 per semester (valued up to $9,000)

• Number available:

    48 scholarships awarded per approved market

• Verification:

    Unofficial transcripts

• Continued eligibility:

    Must maintain a 2.0 CGPA, and a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester

FIRST Robotics Scholarship - $1,500 per semester

Available to seniors for the high school graduating class of 2009 in the United States or Canada that have participated on a team in any one of the FTC or FRC FIRST Robotics competitions within the 2008-2009 academic year

1. Must be a registered participant on an FRC or FTC team during the 2008/2009 year.
2. Must have an ACT composite score of at least 19 or SAT combined math and critical reading score of at least 900. For Canadian applicants: composite CPT of 430 or higher, placing the student standard or developmental into their program.
3. Submit a 500-750 word essay articulating how the FIRST Robotics competition experience relates to their educational aspirations.
4. Submit a letter of recommendation from FIRST Robotics team mentor.
5. Must have applied and been accepted into a full time program at any DeVry University campus in the US or Canada (including DeVry College of New York or DeVry Institute of Technology-Calgary).

• Deadline:

    May 1, 2009

• Award amount:

    $1,500 tuition per semester up to 9 semesters

• Number available:

    25 scholarships awarded for 2009

• Verification:

    Unofficial transcripts and ACT/SAT documentation

• Continued eligibility:

    Must maintain a 2.0 CGPA, and a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester

Rules:

• Submit application and all required documents to your DeVry University admissions advisor/representative by May 1, 2009.
• Must begin classes at DeVry University within one year of high school graduation.
• Winners are subject to general scholarship and enrollment terms and conditions

(Winners of the FIRST Robotics Scholarship will be awarded on a first come, first served basis after all required documents are received and reviewed. Winners will be notified once entrance requirements have been met.)

Banco Popular Scholarship Adult

Available to adult learners interested in returning to school to begin or complete their college studies. This scholarship assists adults demonstrating exceptional need.

Open to adult students who meet the following criteria:

1. Live in Illinois, Texas, New Jersey, New York or Florida
2. Attend the Chicago IL, Irving TX, North Brunswick NJ, Long Island City NY, or Miramar FL campus (in state of residency)
3. At least 19 years of age as of December 31, 2008
4. Provide proof of Banco Popular Account
5. Meet DeVry University entrance requirements
6. Show exceptional need by falling within the FAFSA expected family contribution (EFC) range of $0 to $5,000 for initial qualification (Student does not need to meet this criterion for continued eligibility.)

• Deadline:

    March 29, 2009

• Award amount:

    $1,000 per semester (valued up to $9,000)

• Number available:

    30 scholarships awarded per approved market

• Continued eligibility:

    Must maintain a 2.0 CGPA (on a 4.0 scale), and a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester for half the award amount or 12 credit hours per semester for the full award amount

Transfer Scholarship

Community college students or associate degree holders who want to complete a bachelor's degree can receive a Transfer Scholarship from DeVry University to help finance continuing education.

Open to transfer students who meet the following criteria:

1. Earned an associate degree from a nationally or regionally accredited two-year college with a final CGPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale
2. Applied and started with DeVry University within one year of the official college graduation date

• Verification:

    Unofficial transcript

• Award amount:

    $1,000 per semester (valued up to $6,000)

• Number available:

    Unlimited, until scholarship dollars are depleted

• Offered:

    United States and Canada, onsite or online

• Continued eligibility:

    Must maintain a 3.0 CGPA on a 4.0 scale and a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester

Educator Fellowship

With course work charged at 60 percent of the prevailing tuition rate, DeVry University's Educator Fellowship puts an undergraduate or graduate degree within reach and helps educators keep up-to-date on the latest trends and opportunities in business and technology and hone the skills needed to be successful in these fields.

Open to full-time administrators, faculty and administrative staff employed at these eligible institutions: elementary, middle, junior or high school; nationally or regionally accredited college or university.

• Verification:

    Fellowship Employment Verification Form filled out completely and signed by the candidate's employer at an eligible institution.

• Deadline

    Must apply for the fellowship prior to starting classes and begin classes prior to August 2009. Continuing students may be eligible with proof of change of occupation.

• Award amount:

    Awarded students are charged 60% of the prevailing tuition rate

• Number available:

    Unlimited, or until fellowship dollars are depleted

• Offered:

    United States and Canada, onsite or online

• Continued eligibility:

    Must provide employment verification form to the Campus Registrar, to the Center Dean or, in the case of an online student, email to the registrar prior to each semester.

Other requirements:

1. Must proceed through the traditional application for admissions process and meet admissions requirements
2. May enroll in undergraduate or graduate course work for which you are eligible, full or part-time, matriculating or non-matriculating
3. May attend onsite or online
4. Continuing students may apply if they become eligible. However, current students who have not applied for the fellowship prior to beginning courses can only be awarded going forward (applied to student's financial aid package during the next session), and will not be retro-activated for any reason.

AMVETS Scholarship

Awarded on the basis of financial need, the DeVry University AMVETS Scholarship provides an exceptional opportunity to veterans of the military as well as their spouses and natural or adopted children to pursue more affordable higher education with financial aid awarded each semester.

Open to veterans (and their immediate family members) of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, their respective reserve forces, the Air National Guard and the Army National Guard who meet the following criteria established by both AMVETS and DeVry University.

AMVETS Criteria:

1. Demonstrate financial need to continue your education; not receiving 100% tuition reimbursement
2. Not an employee or family member of AMVETS National Headquarters or DeVry University
3. Submit a complete, signed application together with all supporting documentation, if any, by the deadline dates. (The application form does not create an obligation to award a scholarship to applicant.) The application includes the following:
4. Completed and signed AMVETS/DeVry University Scholarship Form (download from http://www.amvets.org/devry or call 877-726-8387, ext 4031)
5. Comprehensive essay on one of the following topics:
   - What a Higher Education Means to Me
   - My Long-Term Career Goal Is
   - America Needs to Support Veterans and the Active Duty Because
6. Essay must be a minimum of two (2) full pages, not to exceed a maximum of four (4) pages. Essays not meeting the minimum or exceeding the maximum page number will not be considered. In addition the essay must be double spaced, in 12-point font, on 8.5"x11" paper and paper-clipped together (please no staples).
7. Copy of Veteran's DD214 (download from http://www.amvets.org/devry or call 877-726-8387, ext 4031)
8. Signed copy of applicant's or parent's(s')/guardian's(s') 1040 tax form (for most recent year). Form will be used to verify financial need.
9. Resume
10. Letter of recommendation

AMVETS will provide a list of fifteen (15) ranked applicants to DeVry University. Of the fifteen (15) submitted, ten (10) will be selected and those remaining that meet the DeVry University requirements will receive awards the following semester. The selection of applicants will be made without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, condition or disability or any other unlawful consideration.

DeVry University Criteria:

• Has been selected by AMVETS and appears on AMVETS Scholarship candidate list
• Student is a United States citizen or a legal resident
• Student has applied for admission to an undergraduate or graduate degree program at DeVry University/Keller Graduate School of Management in the United States
• Application fee and tuition deposit paid at time of application (required for undergraduate applicants only)
• Meet DeVry University current admissions requirements and accepted into chosen degree program
• Awarded the scholarship prior to starting classes at DeVry University.

• Deadline:

  Must begin classes at DeVry University or its Keller Graduate School of Management within two semesters of being awarded the scholarship.

• Award amount:

  $1,000 per semester per award (valued at up to $9,000)

• Number available:

  Ten (10) per semester / Thirty (30) total per year

• Offered:

  Within the United States, onsite or online classes

• Notification of award acceptance:

  Recipients of the awards must notify DeVry University and AMVETS of their decision to accept or reject the award within thirty (30) days of being notified that they have been selected.

• Continued eligibility:

  Must maintain a 2.0 CGPA on a 4.0 scale and continuous enrollment. Full-time student (minimum of 12 credits) receives 100 percent of award per semester. Half-time student (minimum of 6 credits) receives 50 percent of award per semester. Anything less than half time will result in loss of scholarship.