Valparaiso University, IN
School Type
Private
Acceptance Rate
82%
Tuition
$36,160
Eligibility For Public Schools
N/A
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#4 in Regional Universities Midwest
Scholarships
Honors Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
$17,000-$19,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-29
Mid 50 SAT
1510-1780
Description
Honors Scholarship
entering Freshmen only
Awarded based upon highest combined subscore of the (ACT or SAT) and GPA.
Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Tuition Plus
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-24
Mid 50 SAT
1510-1780
Description
Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps
Selected students in AFROTC program.
Up to $150,000 for tuition and fees, and a book stipend and monthly stipend.additional aid to cover costs of standard on-campus room and board.
Scholarship renewal complies with ROTC rules. Must apply to ROTC by Dec. 1.
Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Tuition Plus
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-29
Mid 50 SAT
1510-1780
Description
Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps
Selected students in Army ROTC program.
Up to 100% of tuition and fees, and a book stipend and monthly stipend. additional aid to cover costs of standard on-campus room and board.
Scholarship renewal complies with ROTC rules.
Award For Excellence
Type
Competitive
Amount
$2,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-29
Mid 50 SAT
1510-1780
Description
Award for Excellence
Students who are nominated in their junior year of high school by their Lutheran high school principal. Nominations are based on academic success and leadership skills.
$2,000 per year.
Must be nominated in the junior year of high school by a Lutheran high school principal.
Board Of Directors Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$26,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-29
Mid 50 SAT
1510-1780
Description
Board of Directors Scholarship
entering Freshmen only
Award based upon highest combined subscore of the (ACT or SAT) and GPA.
Award amount is $26,000 per year
All admitted freshmen students will have their files automatically reviewed for scholarship consideration.
Chinese And Japanese Studies Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$5,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-29
Mid 50 SAT
1510-1780
Description
Chinese and Japanese Studies Scholarship
Awarded to 5-8 scholars
$5,000 per year
Criteria: The applicant applies to Valparaiso University by January 15 and is admitted, selects Chinese and Japanese Studies (CJS) as first or second major,submits an application form including a Statement of Purpose explaining his/her motivation and goals for committing to the field of Chinese and Japanese Studies, endorsed by at least one high school teacher/counselor who is in a position to comment on the applicant
Distinguished Chemistry Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$5,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-29
Mid 50 SAT
1510-1780
Description
Distinguished Chemistry Scholarship
$5000/year
Awarded to an incoming first-year chemistry major who is likely to continue on to receive a Ph.D. in chemistry or biochemistry
Interested students must file an application with the department by Jan. 2015.
Renewable by maintaining a chemistry major with a 3.0 GPA
Ed Voelz Endowed Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-29
Mid 50 SAT
1510-1780
Description
Ed Voelz Endowed Scholarship
Graduates of St. Peter?s Lutheran School in Columbus, IN. Amount varies. Must complete undergraduate admission application.
Edith S. Lessor Memorial Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$5,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-29
Mid 50 SAT
1510-1780
Description
Edith S. Lessor Memorial Scholarships
Variable amount
Awarded to incoming female chemistry majors
Renewable by maintaining a chemistry major with a 3.0 GPA
Lilly Community Foundation Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Ride
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-29
Mid 50 SAT
1510-1780
Description
Lilly Community Foundation Scholarship
Indiana residents attending an Indiana high school.
Full tuition and fees for four years, plus $900 per year stipend for required books and equipment. additional aid for standard on-campus room and board
Requires Satisfactory Academic Progress for scholarship renewal.
Contact your local Lilly Community Foundation or high school guidance counselor to apply.
Lutheran Leadership
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-29
Mid 50 SAT
1510-1780
Description
Lutheran Leadership
Lutheran students who are actively engaged in leadership roles in their districts, synods, or Lutheran high schools.
Full tuition: Two awards are made each year.
Physics & Astronomy Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$1,000 - $3,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-29
Mid 50 SAT
1510-1780
Description
Physics & Astronomy Scholarship
Scholarship Amount: $4,000 - $12,000 ($1,000 - $3,000 per year for four years)
equirements: Incoming physics major; good SAT/ACT scores; personal essay + letter of recommendation.
You must enter the university as a declared physics or astronomy major in order to receive the scholarship
The deadline for receiving all application materials is February 6, 2015.
Presidential Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$20,000-$22,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-29
Mid 50 SAT
1510-1780
Description
Presidential Scholarship
entering Freshmen only
Award based upon highest combined subscore of the (ACT or SAT) and GPA.
Improved test scores or seventh semester transcripts may be considered if received by Feb. 15.
Art Department Scholarship
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-29
Mid 50 SAT
1510-1780
Description
Art department scholarship
Awarded on the basis of a portfolio review
renewable for up to four years, remains an art major and cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
Applications for scholarships can be submitted from Dec. 1 to Feb. 1. Art department scholarship recipients will be notified by March 1.
Scholarship applicants should submit:
15 to 20 examples of their best work, selected to demonstrate the range of their skills
a brief description of each image which includes 1) the title of work; 2) medium; 3) date completed; and 4) size
a one-page letter that outlines the student
Forte Scholarships
Type
Talent
Amount
$2,000 to $5,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-29
Mid 50 SAT
1510-1780
Description
Forte Scholarships
Typically $2,000 to $5,000 per year
Awarded to support talented musicians for leadership roles in departmental performing ensembles
Available to qualified students from any major
New student auditions take place every November and February.
Signature Artist Scholarships
Type
Talent
Amount
Full Tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-29
Mid 50 SAT
1510-1780
Description
Signature Artist Scholarships
Up to full tuition
Awarded to support committed young performing artists in preparing for musical professions
For prospective music majors only; a change out of the major will likely affect the award
Applicants must complete an on-campus audition
New student auditions take place every November and February.
Thomas Chrobak, CCFS®
CERTIFIED COLLEGE FUNDING SPECIALIST®
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1130 West Lake Cook Road, Buffalo Grove IL, 60089
(847) 737-7533