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Scholarship Awarding University:
Illinois Institute of TechnologyType of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 15th of November, 2024.
Scholarship Summary:
The Duchossois Leadership Scholars Program at Illinois Institute of Technology is a nationally preeminent, elite scholarship program aimed at top domestic students from across the country who have demonstrated exceptional leadership potential and academic success in their projected field.
The program will challenge scholars—through course study, mentorships, internships, service, and leadership development activities—to think boldly and creatively in their field, and across disciplines. The program will provide scholars with the opportunity and support to experiment and pursue extraordinary work.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
Students competing for the scholars program must be United States citizens or permanent residents, and satisfy high selection standards including:
i. An outstanding academic ability with a minimum 3.5 high school GPA
ii. Strong leadership potential with demonstrated extra-curricular leadership activity
iii. Outstanding communication skills, a positive personality, and a capacity for original thought
iv. A sense of caring that reaches beyond self
Students coming from households with an annual income of $300,000 or more (adjusted gross income) are not eligible for the Duchossois Leadership Scholarship.
Value of Scholarship:
Duchossois Leadership Scholars will receive the following scholarship benefits to allow them to attend and participate in leadership and academic activities at Illinois Institute of Technology:
1) Full Tuition—Duchossois Leadership Scholars will be provided a full-tuition scholarship for undergraduate study at Illinois Tech for up to four years, provided they maintain the criteria of the scholarship.
2) Room and Board Allowance—Duchossois Leadership Scholars will be provided with support to cover 100 percent of their meal plans and housing on Mies Campus during the first four years of study at Illinois Tech, including during summer sessions in which the student is registered. The housing allowance covers a double-occupancy rate in Rowe Village/Kacek Hall/McCormick Student Village residence halls or fraternity/sorority housing.
3) Summer Educational Experience—Duchossois Leadership Scholars will take part in a fully funded summer educational experience after the students' first, second, or third year at Illinois Tech.
4) Fall Retreat—Duchossois Leadership Scholars will take part in a fully funded team-building experience once per academic year. Previous retreats have included a segway tour of Chicago, a cooking class, and a room escape adventure.
5) Mentoring—Each Duchossois Leadership Scholar will receive ongoing mentoring and leadership support by both an assigned Duchossois Leadership Professor and third-year Duchossois Leadership Scholars.
6) Duchossois Leadership Scholars Dinner—Each year, at the end of the spring semester, all Duchossois Leadership Scholars and Duchossois Leadership Professors will be invited to a celebratory dinner to report on their academic and community leadership progress, to discuss summer plans, and to reflect on their time as participants in the Duchossois Leadership Program.
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply,
i. Complete and submit an application for regular admission through the Common Application.
ii. Complete and submit the Duchossois application, which will include:
- An essay (500 word limit) describing the importance of leadership and service. Please provide specific examples of how you will contribute to those ideals at Illinois Institute of Technology.
- Resume
- Two letters of recommendation from individuals who know you well and can assess your commitment to leadership and service. The application contains a link for you to email to your recommenders. You may also use letters submitted through the Common Application, if they are on topic.
iv. Finalists will interview with a committee that will include the Duchossois Leadership Professors and current Duchossois Leadership Scholars. The interview committee will make recommendations to a final selection committee staffed by senior IIT administration.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the IIT Duchossois Scholarship Page.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the IIT Duchossois Scholarship Page.