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2007-08 Davenport Institutional Scholarships

Davenport University offers a number of institutional scholarships to help make your education affordable. Before you apply, please read the guidelines below.

Scholarship Descriptions

Scholarship Name	Available To	Award Amount	Specifications
Academic Excellence - Undergradate	Current Student	Up to $1,500 per year * (CGPA 3.75 or higher) Up to $1,000 per year* (CGPA 3.50 to 3.74) Up to $500 per year* (CGPA 3.00 to 3.49)	Details Minimum of 30 semester hours earned at DU Minimum stated CGPA by the end of winter semester Enrolled in associate/bachelor's degree program Award prorated based on enrollment status Deadline: June 1 Renewable: Up to 3 years or obtaining bachelor degree if stated CGPA is maintained
Academic Excellence - Graduate	Current Student	Up to $1,000 per year *	Details Minimum of 12 semester hours earned at DU at the graduate level Enrolled in graduate program CGPA of 3.8 by the end of Winter semester Award prorated based on enrollment status Deadline: June 1 Nonrenewable
Business Professionals of America (BPA) National Champion	New HS student	Up to full tuition and fees only	Details Current high school junior or senior Submit copy of BPA National Champion certificate to the Financial Aid Office Must be enrolled in 15 credits or more per semester External scholarships (Rotary Clubs, churches, etc.) can be used to cover books or room and board Renewable – up to 4 years if 3.4 CGPA is maintained Student must be an active participant in the Davenport University BPA program
BPA State Champion	New HS student	Up to $5,000 per year *	Details High school junior or senior Submit copy of BPA State Champion certificate to the Financial Aid Office Renewable – up to 4 years if 3.2 CGPA is maintained Award prorated based on enrollment status Student must be an active participant in the Davenport University BPA program Recipients of this award who also qualify for a Davenport University high school scholarship will receive either a high school gold or silver award according to the guidelines of those scholarships
BPA Competition	New HS student	Up to $2,000 per year *	Details High school junior or senior Submit copy of State BPA Competition certificate to the Financial Aid Office Award prorated based on enrollment status Deadline: August 1 Renewable - up to 4 years if 3.0 CGPA is maintained
DU BPA National Champion	Current Student	Up to $2,000 one year only, non-renewable *	Details Submit copy of National Champion certificate to the Financial Aid Office Up to $2000 for the academic year following the competition, prorated based on enrollment status Award prorated based on enrollment status Non-renewable Student must be an active participant in the Davenport University BPA program
DU BPA State Champion	Current Student	Up to $1,000 one year only, non-renewable *	Details Submit copy of State Champion certificate to the Financial Aid Office Up to $1000 for the academic year following the competition Award prorated based on enrollment status Non-renewable Student must be an active participant in the Davenport University BPA program
DU BPA Competition	Current Student	Up to $500 one year only, nonrenewable *	Details Submit copy of certificate to the Financial Aid Office Up to $500 for the academic year following the competition Award prorated based on enrollment status Nonrenewable Student must be an active participant in the Davenport University BPA program
Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA)	New HS student	Up to $2,000 per year *	Details High school junior or senior Submit copy of State DECA Competion certificate to the Financial Aid Office Award prorated based on enrollment status Deadline: August 1 Renewable - up to 4 years if 3.0 CGPA is maintained
GMAT	New Graduate Student	GMAT score: 450 - 500 up to $250 510-550 up to $500 560-600 up to $700 Above 610 up to $1000	Details Nonrenewable No application needed; submit GMAT score when applying to a master's program.
High School Scholarship - Silver	New HS student	Up to $2,000 per year *	Details High school junior or senior CPGA at the end of junior year in high school of 2.8 or higher or have an ACT of 19 or SAT of 910 Award prorated based on enrollment status Renewable – up to 4 years if 2.8 CGPA is maintained
High School Scholarship - Gold	New HS student	Up to $3,000 per year *	Details High school junior or senior CGPA at the end of junior year in high school of 3.2 or higher or have an ACT of 21 or SAT of 1000 Award prorated based on enrollment status Renewable – up to 4 years if 3.0 CGPA is maintained
High School Scholarship - Platinum	New HS student	Up to $5,000 per year *	Details High school junior or senior CGPA at the end of junior year in high school of 3.4 or higher or have an ACT of 23 or SAT of 1080 Award prorated based on enrollment status Renewable – up to 4 years if 3.2 CGPA is maintained
HOSA Scholarship – Allied Health Programs only	New HS student	Up to $2,000 per year*	Details High school junior or senior Submit copy of State HOSA Competition certificate to the Financial Aid Office Award prorated based on enrollment status Deadline: August 1 Renewable – up to 4 years if 3.0 CGPA is maintained
Lettinga Campus Charter Scholarship (Lettinga Campus Only	New HS student	Up to full-tuition and fees only	Details High school junior or senior CGPA at the end of junior year in high school of 3.6 or higher or have an ACT of 25 or SAT of 1180 Submit 500-word essay: What are your career goals and how do your knowledge, talent and experience prepare you for your desired career? How do you think Davenport University can help you reach your career goals? Must be enrolled 15 credits or more per semester External scholarships (Rotary Clubs, churches, etc.) can be used to cover books or room and board Deadline: March 16, 2007 Renewable – up to 4 years if 3.4 CGPA is maintained
International Student		No longer available 07-08	Details (International students can apply for all DU scholarships)
MBA Re-Enter	Re-entering MBA Student	$500	Details Awarded during the first semester that a Davenport MBA student re-enters the MBA program. A re-entering student is someone who has returned to Davenport after missing a minimum of one semester (either Fall or Winter). Nonrenewable
Military Tuition Scholarship	All Students	Up to $3,000 per year	Details Active Military (including spouse and dependent children) -- Submit proof of active duty and relationship (for spouse and dependent children) Veterans (including spouse) -- Submit proof of service and relationship (for spouse) Renewable up to 4 years or bachelor's degree (whichever is shorter) Minimum CGPA of 3.0, checked at the end of winter semester Prorated based upon enrollment. Must be at least half-time Graduate Level students eligible for an annual award of $1,500 at full time enrollment
Professional Athlete Scholarship	New Adult Student	Up to $3,000 per year *	Details Must be employed as a professional athlete Deadline prior to start of classes each semester Renewable – up to 4 years if 2.8 CGPA is maintained Award prorated based on enrollment status
ReInvent U Scholarship	New Adult Student	Up to $1,500 per year *	Details ACT 18 or higher or a qualifying Compass test score or transfer in college-level Math and English Award prorated based on enrollment status Deadline: August 1 Renewable – up to 4 years if 2.8 CGPA is maintained
Study Abroad Scholarship	Current Student	Up to $1,000 per year *	Details Completed at least 30 semester hours at Davenport University Minimum CGPA of 3.0 Faculty reference Deadline: May 1 for summer Study Abroad; June 1 for fall; October 1 for winter
Transfer Scholarship	New Adult Student	Up to $3,000 per year *	Details Must transfer in 60 semester credits or more CGPA from transferring institution 3.0 or higher Enroll in bachelor's degree program Award prorated based on enrollment status Deadline: 30 days before start of classes Renewable – up to 2 years if 3.0 CGPA is maintained
Teachers Scholarship High School		Tuition only, up to 2 courses per academic year (limit 20 recipients per year)	Details Award covers tuition only for up to two classes per year, one of which must be taken in-seat at either Lettinga or Fulton St locations Student is responsible for associated fees and textbook costs Student must provide documentation that they meet eligibility requirements. Documentation is provided to the Director of Admissions during the application process. Eligible employees of high schools are high school teachers, high school counselors, and high school coaches and assistant coaches. Application Process: Student will go through the regular admission application process. After confirming eligibility for this program with the Director of Admissions, location staff will contact Financial Aid with eligible names. No FAFSA will be required. Scholarship is not automatically renewable. Recipients must reapply for scholarship consideration annually.
Teachers Scholarship Community College		Tuition only, up to 2 courses per academic year (limit 20 recipients per year)	Details Award covers tuition only for up to two classes per year, one of which must be taken in-seat at a Davenport location. Student is responsible for associated fees and textbook costs. Student must provide documentation that they meet eligibility requirements. Documentation is provided to the Director of Admissions during the application process. Eligible employees of community colleges are full-time community college professors and counselors. Application Process: Student will go through the regular admission application process. After confirming eligibility for this program with the Director of Admissions, location staff will contact Financial Aid with eligible names. No FAFSA will be required. Scholarship is not automatically renewable. Recipients must reapply for scholarship consideration annually.

* Scholarships will cover up to tuition, fees and books after all Federal and state aid (excluding student loans) has been applied. External scholarships (Ex: Rotary Clubs, churches, etc.) can be used to cover other University costs such as books or room and board, but will not result in a refund to the student.

Scholarship Guidelines

Davenport University provides institutional funding for student scholarships based on, but not limited to the following: merit, financial need and/or other published scholarship criteria. All scholarships must meet the following criteria:

Student must file a FAFSA (excluding international students).
Student must meet specific criteria and deadline date as required for each scholarship.
Student must provide the University with all requested information before the scholarship can be awarded.
Student must maintain satisfactory academic progress.
Student must demonstrate the academic excellence goals of Davenport University by meeting minimum CGPA as specified by the criteria of the scholarships.
Student who falls below a required CGPA to maintain a scholarship, but meets the requirements of a different scholarship, will receive that new scholarship. Student who has extenuating circumstances can appeal to the Financial Aid Processing Center.
Student must be enrolled at least half-time (min. 6 credit hours) except for the Study Abroad Scholarships.
The award year for scholarships is defined as fall and winter semesters. Any unused funds for the award year may be used spring/summer (not to exceed the per semester maximum).
Student must begin using the scholarship within the award year of selection.
Continuous enrollment is required (excluding spring/summer). A student who does not maintain continuous enrollment and re-applies within three years of the last semester of attendance will receive 50% of the scholarship value the first semester he/she returns to Davenport University. If continuous enrollment (excluding spring/summer) is re-established, 100% of the scholarship value will be reinstated the second semester.
International and Online students can apply for all Davenport University institutional scholarships.
Student can receive only one DU institutional scholarship within the award year. If a student qualifies for multiple scholarships, the student will receive the most beneficial scholarship.
Scholarships will cover up to tuition, fees and books after all federal and state aid (excluding student loans and work study) has been applied. External scholarships (Ex: Rotary Clubs, churches, etc.) can be used to cover other University costs such as books or room and board, but will not result in a refund to the student.

Apply for an Institutional Scholarship

All applications for admission are reviewed for scholarship eligibility. You will be notified shortly after acceptence of any scholarships you qualify for. You will be contacted if any further information is needed.