Purdue University Division of Financial Aid

Purdue Scholarship Awards 2010-11

Purdue University awards most of its merit scholarships to qualified students through an automatic process based on academic information provided with admission applications that are complete by November 15, 2009. A complete admissions application includes all required material including ACT or SAT test score (including writing), high school transcript, and application fee. Purdue's largest merit scholarship awards are called the Trustees and Presidential scholarships (see criteria at University-wide scholarships).

There also are a limited number of smaller merit scholarships, as well as need-based scholarships, that are awarded by Purdue colleges, schools, and departments through a scholarship application process. The deadline for admitted students to submit the Purdue Scholarship Application for these awards is February 15, 2010. To access the Purdue Scholarship Application you must be an admitted student. Because the admissions process can take 8-10 weeks we recommend your admission application be complete by the November 15 deadline outlined above. This will help ensure you will be able to access the Purdue Scholarship Application prior to the February 15 deadline.

Start the 2010-11 Purdue Scholarship Application here.

Additionally, we encourage all students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1 in order to maximize consideration for all federal, state, and institutional funds they may be eligible to receive. The Purdue University Division of Financial Aid awards need-based scholarships to students who demonstrate certain levels of financial need and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by a March 1 priority filing date.

Scholarship Notification Process

University-wide scholarships are announced after admissions decisions are announced. Scholarship awards from colleges, schools, and departments are announced by late March 2010. Need-based scholarship awards are made as part of an overall financial aid package distributed in early April to students with a complete financial aid file.

Purdue College, School, Department Scholarship Information

College, School, Department Scholarships
College/School/Department	Criteria	Application
Agriculture Lori Barber, Assistant Director, Academic Programs (765) 494-8482 lbarber@purdue.edu	Distinguished academic performance, some require essays; criteria for department-level scholarships vary	To maximize consideration for all possible scholarships, Fall 2010 beginners should have a complete admissions application by November 15, 2009 AND once admitted should submit a separate online Purdue Scholarship Application by February 15, 2010.
Consumer and Family Sciences Betsy Thompson, Academic Advisor (765) 494-8533 bthompso@purdue.edu	Distinguished academic performance	No application process
Education Jane Ann Dimitt, Director, Office of Advising and Recruiting (765) 494-7962 dimitt@purdue.edu	Distinguished academic performance; Some require essay	To maximize consideration for all possible scholarships, Fall 2010 beginners should have a complete admissions application by November 15, 2009 AND once admitted should submit a separate online Purdue Scholarship Application by February 15, 2010.
Engineering Roxanne Martin, Retention Consultant (765) 494-6088 martinr@purdue.edu	Distinguished academic performance	To maximize consideration for all possible scholarships, Fall 2010 beginners should have a complete admissions application by November 15, 2009 AND once admitted should submit a separate online Purdue Scholarship Application by February 15, 2010. Upperclassmen should review specific school website for additional information and scholarship application.
Health Sciences Frank Rosenthal, Scholarship Coordinator (765) 494-0812 frank@purdue.edu	Distinguished academic performance	No application process
Liberal Arts Barbara Dixon, Associate Dean for Administration (765) 494-3731 dixonb@purdue.edu	Distinguished academic performance, letters of recommendation, difficulty of coursework, extracurricular activities, writing ability.	To maximize consideration for all possible scholarships, Fall 2010 beginners should have a complete admissions application by November 15, 2009 AND once admitted should submit a separate online Purdue Scholarship Application by February 15, 2010. Continuing Students must apply by March 1 and should check www.cla.purdue.edu/academics/scholarships/ for additional requirements for specific scholarships.
Krannert School of Management Barb Strueh, Scholarship Administrator (765) 494-4454 advising@krannert.purdue.edu	Distinguished academic performance	To maximize consideration for all possible scholarships, Fall 2010 beginners should have a complete admissions application by November 15, 2009 AND once admitted should submit a separate online Purdue Scholarship Application by February 15, 2010.
Nursing Office of Student Services (765) 494-4008 Mary Altman maltman@purdue.edu	Distinguished academic performance	No application process for Fall 2010 beginners; Upperclassmen should review specific school website for additional information and scholarship application.
Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Tiffany Mousel, Academic Advisor and Scholarship Coordinator (765) 496-3314 tmousel@purdue.edu	Distinguished academic performance	No application process
Science Lynne Horngren Scholarship Administrator (765) 494-1771 scholarships@science.purdue.edu	Distinguished academic performance; some also consider factors such as difficulty of coursework, leadership, community service, extracurricular involvement, and science fair participation	To maximize consideration for all possible scholarships, Fall 2010 beginners should have a complete admissions application by November 15, 2009 AND once admitted should submit a separate online Purdue Scholarship Application by February 15, 2010. Upperclassmen will be invited to apply for scholarship consideration by the College of Science.
Technology Jacqueline Brown, Academic Excellence Coordinator (765) 496-3659 brown160@purdue.edu	Distinguished academic performance, special merit, financial need	To maximize consideration for all possible scholarships, Fall 2010 beginners should have a complete admissions application by November 15, 2009 AND once admitted should submit a separate online Purdue Scholarship Application by February 15, 2010. Upperclassmen should apply for scholarships online by March 1 at www.tech.purdue.edu/Scholarships
Undergraduate Studies Program (765) 494-0843 usp@purdue.edu	Distinguished academic performance; some also consider letters of recommendation, candidate statement, and other criteria	To maximize consideration for all possible scholarships, Fall 2010 beginners should have a complete admissions application by November 15, 2009 AND once admitted should submit a separate online Purdue Scholarship Application by February 15, 2010. There is no separate application for upperclassmen to receive scholarship consideration.

This information is subject to change without notice. Scholarship requirements listed are minimums for consideration. Not all students who meet the minimum requirements for consideration will be awarded a scholarship. Purdue merit scholarships must be used the semester for which they are awarded.