2008 Dean's Scholarship Recipients

Laura Bertsch (Leo Junior - Senior High School)
Samuel Dietrick (Gabriel Richard High School)
Melanie Forman (Lakewood High School)
Jordan Gerke (Concordia Lutheran High School)
Brandon Lay (Heritage Junior - Senior High School)
Andrew Protsman (DeKalb High School)

The scholarships will be awarded to two students in each of the following areas: The College of Business, The College of Engineering and Computer Studies (Engineering student), The School of Computer Studies (Computer student), and The College of General Studies.

Requirements

Incoming Freshman Students

  • 3.5 GPA or Higher (on a 4 point scale)
  • 1200 SAT (Combined Math and Critical Reading) or 26 ACT Composite
  • Acceptance into Indiana Tech
Incoming Transfer Students
  • Would have qualified for the scholarship upon graduating high school
  • Maintain a 3.0 GPA at their previous institution

Application Process

The application process will include and must be completed by Feburary 14, 2009

  • Print, complete, and return Dean's Scholarship Application 
    PDF | Word
  • 2 page essay on one of the two following topics:
    1. What is the biggest challenge that you’ve faced and how did you overcome it?
    2. What is your greatest accomplishment to date? Why?
  • Submitting an application to Indiana Tech with student's choice of major selected
  • Recommendation from a non-relative about how student demonstrates one of the core values: respect, commitment, honesty, passion, or integrity
  • Interview, if deemed necessary
  • Completed FAFSA by March 10
  • Deposits must be made by May 1
  • Financial Aid must be accepted by May 1

Rules and Regulations
  • The scholarship is renewable for up to four years with the maintenance of a 3.5 Cumulative GPA at Indiana Tech. GPA will be checked yearly. A one semester probation period will be applied before the scholarship will be taken away. If the GPA is below a 3.5 for two consecutive semesters, the scholarship will be revoked. However, if GPA is brought back up, it can be reinstated.
  • The winner must also complete and renew the FAFSA form by a March 10 deadline each year to maintain eligibility.
  • Winners are responsible for 30 hours total of work for the Dean. This may include, but is not limited to: special projects, committees, advisory boards, and the freshman seminar.
  • In order to maintain the scholarship, the student must maintain a major within the college and/or school that awarded the scholarship. For instance, an engineering Dean’s winner must always be majoring in an engineering major. He/she cannot switch to business. However, he/she could double major in business and engineering.
For more information or to apply for the scholarship:
800.937.2448 ext.2342
financialaid@indianatech.edu
www.IndianaTech.edu