Purdue University Division of Financial Aid

Purdue Scholarship Awards 2012-13

Purdue University awards most of its merit scholarships to qualified students based on academic information provided with admission applications that are complete by November 15, 2011. 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 information at University-wide scholarships).

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 FAFSA by a March 1 priority filing date. Students may also want to review various Purdue scholarship awards that require a separate application.

Purdue colleges, schools, and departments award a limited number of scholarships with a financial need component. To be considered for these scholarships, admitted freshman needed to complete a Purdue Scholarship Application by the February 1, 2012 deadline. All students that file the FAFSA by March 1, 2012 will receive consideration for a variety of need-based financial aid awards from the Division of Financial Aid.

If you submitted a Purdue Scholarship Application, the college/school that you are admitted to will notify you of any award selections in the spring. Additionally, admitted students will be able to view any award selections on the financial aid notice sent via mail and available online on the myPurdue site in early April. Note if you are not selected for a college/school need-based award you will not receive any special notification.

Purdue College, School, Department Scholarship Information

College, School, Department Scholarships
College/School/Department	Criteria	Application
Agriculture Lori Pence Barber, Assistant Director, Academic Programs (765) 494-8482 lbarber@purdue.edu	Distinguished academic performance, county, residence, leadership, community and 4-H/FAA involvement, some require essays; criteria for department-level scholarships vary	To maximize consideration for all possible scholarships, Fall 2012 beginners should have a complete admissions application by November 15, 2011.
Health and Human Sciences Mary Taylor 765 494-8533 taylorm@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 2012 beginners should have a complete admissions application by November 15, 2011.
Engineering engrscholarship@purdue.edu	Distinguished academic performance	To maximize consideration for all possible scholarships, Fall 2012 beginners should have a complete admissions application by November 15, 2011. No additional application is required. Upperclassmen should review specific school website for additional information and scholarship application.
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 2012 beginners should have a complete admissions application by November 15, 2011. Continuing Students 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 2012 beginners should have a complete admissions application by November 15, 2011.
Pharmacy Joseph E. Dubes III, R.Ph. Senior Director of Student Services (765) 496-6885 dubesj@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, research, leadership, community service, and extracurricular involvement.	To maximize consideration for all possible scholarships, Fall 2012 beginners should have a complete admissions application by November 15, 2011. Upperclass scholarships are decided by departmental scholarship committees in the College of Science based on academic and non-academic criteria.
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 2012 beginners should have a complete admissions application by November 15, 2011. Upperclassmen should review scholarships online 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 2012 beginners should have a complete admissions application by November 15, 2011. 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.