Arts and Sciences Scholarships A - D

Anthropology Scholarships

The scholarships listed here are administered by IPFW. 

Paul Jean Provost Scholarship in Anthropology

Student must be an IPFW undergraduate major in anthropology who has completed a minimum of 12 credit hours of anthropology courses. Application for the award will be by writing an essay on the importance of Anthropology. This scholarship is based on a combination of merit and financial need.   

Submit the IPFW Common Scholarship application and file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) so that it is received at the federal processor by March 10.

Contact

IPFW Anthropology Department
Kettler Hall Room G11A
2101 E. Coliseum Blvd,
Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1499
Phone: 260-481-6272

Biology Department Scholarships

Biology Department Scholarship

Criteria
Student must be enrolled full time and be a Purdue University at Fort Wayne biology major. The student must have completed a minimum of 24 hours at IPFW, including a minimum of 8 credit hours in biology before receiving the scholarship. The student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 and a biology GPA of 3.25 or higher. The applicant should possess high standards of integrity, professionalism, and high potential for future success.

Submit the IPFW Common Scholarship application and file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) so that it is received at the federal processor by March 10.

Restricted to use for tuition and fees only.

Dr. Beaumont S. Cornell Scholarship

Criteria
Student must be a graduate of an Adams, Allen or Huntington County, IN high school. The student must enroll in a major preparing to become a medical doctor. First-time students (coming directly to IPFW from high school), must either:

1. Rank in the top 25 percent of their high school class and have SAT scores of 1870 or greater, or ACT of 28 or greater with writing; or
2. Rank in the top 10 percent of their high school class and have SAT scores of 1650 or greater, or ACT of 24 or greater with writing.

First-time students must be admitted to IPFW by Feb 1 and student must submit the IPFW Common Scholarship application by the priority filing deadline of February 1, and file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) so that it is received at the federal processor by March 10. All students must be enrolled full-time. This scholarship is renewable, but a student must submit an application to be considered each year. The following minimum cumulative GPAs are required for consideration for renewal.

• 24 - 59 credit hours and 3.2 GPA
• 60 - 89 credit hours and 3.3 GPA
• 90+ credit hours and 3.4 GPA

Students must be admitted to IPFW AND must submit the IPFW Common Scholarship application AND file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 10 AND submit a Beaumont S. Cornell Supplemental Scholarship Application.

Contact

Bryson and Ernest Henebry Scholarship

Criteria
Students must be Allen County, IN residents who are majoring in agriculture or the humanities with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and a minimum of 20 credits earned at IPFW.  Submit the IPFW Common Scholarship application.

Leo and Jack Jehl Memorial Scholarship

Criteria
Student must be a biology major and be classified as a junior or senior. The student may enroll as either a full or part time student. Preference will be given to a returning adult student. Submit the IPFW Common Scholarship application.

Marquardt Farm Scholarship

Criteria
Student must be currently enrolled in a Fort Wayne campus program of study that leads to an agricultural degree or be a high school senior intending to enroll in August. The student must be a resident of one of the following Indiana counties: Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, Noble, Wells, and Whitley. Submit the IPFW Common Scholarship application.

Emil Richard Seidel Scholarship

Criteria
Student must have completed the equivalent of the freshman year and be enrolled full time at IPFW. Preference will be given to agriculture student or students majoring in an area that is agriculture-related. Student must also exhibit potential to emulate Emil Richard Seidel's commitment to the well-being of others and the betterment of society. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required.  Student must submit the IPFW Common Scholarship application.

 George E. Hook Pre-Med Scholarship

Criterion: Student must be a sophomore, junior, or senior majoring in pre-med. Student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5. Student must be intending to complete their medical instruction through the Indiana University School of Medicine.

Student must submit the IPFW Common Scholarship application.

Contact
IPFW Biology Department
Science Building Room 330
2101 E. Coliseum Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1499
Phone: 260-481-6305

Chemistry Scholarships

The scholarships listed here are administered by IPFW. 

Dr. Beaumont S. Cornell Scholarship

Criterion: Student must be a graduate of an Adams, Allen or Huntington County, IN high school. The student must enroll in a major preparing to become a medical doctor. First-time students (coming directly to IPFW from high school), must either:

1. Rank in the top 25 percent of their high school class and have SAT scores of 1870 or greater, or ACT of 28 or greater with writing; or
2. Rank in the top 10 percent of their high school class and have SAT scores of 1650 or greater, or ACT of 24 or greater with writing.

First-time students must be admitted to IPFW.   All students must be enrolled full-time. This scholarship is renewable, but a student must submit an application to be considered each year. The following minimum cumulative GPAs are required for consideration for renewal.

• 24 - 59 credit hours and 3.2 GPA
• 60 - 89 credit hours and 3.3 GPA
• 90+ credit hours and 3.4 GPA

Students must be admitted to IPFW AND must submit the IPFW Common Scholarship application AND file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 10 AND submit a Beaumont S. Cornell Supplemental Scholarship Application.

Contact

Arthur W. Friedel Scholarship

Criterion: Student must be attending full time and majoring in Chemistry. Student must be classified as a sophomore, junior or senior. Student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Scholarship is renewable provided the recipient continues to meet the eligibility criterion. 

Submit the IPFW Common Scholarship application.

Contact
IPFW Chemistry Department
Science Building Room 496
2101 E. Coliseum Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1499
Phone: 260-481-6289

Leepoxy Plastics Inc. Chemistry Scholarship

Criterion:The recipient must be majoring in Chemistry. The student must be a sophomore, junior, or senior with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. SSubmit the IPFW Common Scholarship application.

Contact
IPFW Chemistry Department
Science Building Room 496
2101 E. Coliseum Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1499
Phone: 260-481-6289

David P. Onwood Memorial Scholarship

Criterion: Student must be a Chemistry major with junior or senior class standing. The student must have a "high grade point average" and exhibit outstanding ability in physical chemistry, research or computer support of research. The award is based on merit.

Submit the IPFW Common Scholarship application.

Contact
IPFW Chemistry Department
Science Building Room 496
2101 E. Coliseum Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1499
Phone: 260-481-6289

Chemistry Faculty/ Alumni Scholarship

Criterion: Student must be in good standing and be majoring in one of the programs inthe Department of Chemistry at IPFW. The student must be a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior with a strong academic record as evidenced by a university transcript. (If not currently an IPFW or Purdue student, please supply a transcript).

Submit the IPFW Common Scholarship application.

 George E Hook Pre-Med Scholarship

Criterion: Student must be a sophomore, junior or senior majoring in pre-med. Student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5. Student must be intending to complete their medical instruction through the Indiana University School of Medicine.

Submit the IPFW Common Scholarship application.

Communications Scholarships

The scholarships listed here are administered by IPFW. 

Withers Scholars Grant

Criterion:
Student must be majoring in

• Elementary Education
• History
• Political Science
• English
• Communications
• Theatre
• Library science

The student must have junior, senior, or graduate class standing at IPFW the year of the award. The student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. The student must enroll full time each semester of the award (12-15 credit hours). File a  Withers Scholarship application.

 Naseem Rachdi Memorial Scholarship

Criterion: Student must be an incoming freshman and be a graduate of a public school in Allen County, IN or from an Indiana county bordering Allen County, IN (Adams, DeKalb, Huntington, Noble, Wells, or Whitley).

The student must enroll full time and be a communications major. All high school applicants must be recommended by a high school teacher of English, Communication, Journalism, or a related field.

Students must demonstrate participation in relevant extracurricular activities such as media production, speech teams, debate, yearbook involvement or other clubs or organizations related to media studies, communication or writing.

The award is based on merit and demonstrated financial need. Submit the IPFW Common Scholarship application and file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) so that it is received at the federal processors by March 10.

Communication Sciences & Disorders Scholarships

The scholarships listed here are administered by IPFW. 

Ann M. Balentine Foundation Scholarship

Student must be a junior or senior Communication Sciences & Disorders major. Student must demonstrate meritorious scholarship and have a career interest in working with persons who have multiple disabilities. 

Submit the IPFW Common Scholarship application.

Downtown Sertoma William Doctor Scholarship

Criterion: Student must be a Communication Sciences & Disorders major who demonstrates scholarly achievement. Award is based on merit and financial need. 

Submit the IPFW Common Scholarship application.

Psi Iota Xi (Delta Gamma) Speech/Language/Hearing Scholarship

Criterion: Student must be an IPFW junior or senior with a high GPA who is enrolled full time with a major in Communication Sciences & Disorders.

Submit the IPFW Common Scholarship application.

Psi Iota Xi (Eta Rho) AUS Scholarship in Communication Disorders

Criterion: Tuition reduction award presented by members of Eta Rho chapter of Psi Iota Xi to a female senior Communication Sciences & Disorders major who is an Indiana resident with financial need and who demonstrates academic success.

Submit the IPFW Common Scholarship application.