Ivy Tech Community College Northeast CHANCELLOR’S SCHOLARSHIP 2015-2016

A Merit Scholarship for Graduating High School Seniors

DUE DATE: March 15th, 2015

About the Chancellor’s Scholarship: The Chancellor’s Scholarship is awarded to two (2) high school seniors with up to $3,000 per student per academic year ($1,500 for fall semester and $1,500 for spring semester) to fund tuition and fees toward an associate degree at Ivy Tech Community College Northeast. Unused scholarship funds can be used for classes during the summer semester.

The Chancellor’s Scholarship may be renewed the second year, providing up to a total award for two (2) years of $6,000. The first year award will be renewed providing the recipient remains in good standing and maintains a minimum of 3.2 GPA while at Ivy Tech Northeast. The recipient must commit to full-time enrollment (minimum of 12 credit hours per fall and spring terms). Online courses are not eligible for scholarship funding.

Scholarship Eligibility: In order to qualify for the Chancellor’s Scholarship, the applicant must meet the criteria listed below. The award recipients will then be selected by a scholarship committee comprised of Ivy Tech Northeast staff and faculty members.

Applicant must:  Be in the top 15% of his/her high school class or have a 3.2 (equivalent) cumulative GPA.  Anticipate earning an Academic Honors or Core 40 diploma.  Submit an official high school transcript with the application.  Submit two (2) letters of recommendation with the application. Recommendations must come from persons familiar with the student’s academic achievement and/or high school or community contributions such as a counselor, teachers, coach, extra-curricular activity advisor, clergy, etc. Letters of recommendation from family members will not meet the letter requirement.  Present a personal statement essay comprised of no less than 500 words (about a page, double spaced) describing his/her academic and professional goals.  Submit an Ivy Tech Community College Northeast admissions application or have a current admis- sions application on file in the Admissions office (SL 214). Admissions applications are located at www.ivytech.edu/fortwayne/apply-now  Fill out the Chancellor’s Scholarship application on the reverse side of this document.

Please submit the entire scholarship application (including personal statement, recommendations, and high school transcript) no later than March 15, 2015 to:

Attention: Emily Knickrehm Ivy Tech Community College Northeast MAIL APPLICATIONS TO: DROP OFF APPLICATIONS TO: Ivy Tech Community College Ivy Tech Community College-North Campus Attention Admissions: Emily Knickrehm Student Life Center, Admissions Room SL 214 3800 N. Anthony Blvd. 3701 Dean Dr. Fort Wayne, IN 46805 Fort Wayne, IN 46835

Questions? Contact Emily Knickrehm, 260-480-9171 ext. 034566, [email protected] Ivy Tech Community College Northeast CHANCELLOR’S SCHOLARSHIP 2015-2016

APPLICATION

Part I. Personal Information

Name: Address:

*Please feel free to attach additional documentation. City: State: Zip: Part IV. Student Leadership and Phone: Email: Participation Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Employer (if applicable):

Application for Ivy Tech admission: Work duties (if applicable): Submitted online Enclosed Already submitted

Part II. High School Information Extra-curricular activities (athletics, clubs, etc.): High School Name: ______Guidance Counselor Name and Signature:

Date of anticipated Graduation:______

Part III. Scholastic Achievement Community involvement/leadership: (To be filled out by guidance counselor)

Current GPA: Current class rank:

SAT/ACT Scores: Please submit a copy of scores if not on high school transcript. Please attach on separate sheets of paper:

SAT Scores (if applicable): 1. Personal Statement outlining the appli- Math_____ Writing_____ Reading_____ cant’s educational and career goals in a minimum of 500 words. ACT Scores (if applicable): 2. Two (2) letters of recommendation. Math_____ Writing_____ Reading_____ 3. Official high school transcript.

Please list any academic awards, honors, Please submit the complete application no later than March 15th 2015. See front page for recognitions and/or additional test scores additional information and submission details. (ex: Advanced Placement tests):