Vince Peterson Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY:
- Be enrolled in the Counseling and Human Services as a degree candidate
- Be a member of a class of students underrepresented in the field of Counseling and Human Services; defined as Black, Hispanic, and/or male
- Provide a personal statement of purpose and commitment to the program and explain why receipt of this scholarship will assist you in attaining your career goals.
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA) and the IUSB Financial Aid Application.
- Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA and satisfactory progress toward completing the MS Degree in Counseling and Human Services. Enroll in at least one three-credit course each semester during which the scholarship is received
AWARD:
- Scholarship amount to be disbursed each year (spring, summer and fall semesters) is based on enrollment, at $375 per three credit class. For example: $750 for six credits, summer, $750 for six credits, fall, $750 for six credits, spring (years 1 and 2; total $2,250 per year); $750 for six credits, summer, $375 for 3 credits, fall, $375 for 3 credits, spring (year 3; total $1,500)
- The award term will commence in the summer semester and end the following spring semester
- The award cannot exceed the cost of tuition and mandatory fees for any session during which the scholarship is received
- The scholarship is renewable upon application each March 1 if the above criteria are met, for a total of three years or $6,000
NUMBER:
- One new award is given each year
DEADLINE:
APPLY:
- To apply for this scholarship, students will need to complete the online CFSJC Scholarship Application available in December and due February 15. Completing this one application will provide students access to 20+ scholarship opportunities. If you have further questions, please email our scholarships staff or call (574) 232-0041. Additional scholarship opportunities that are not part of the CFSJC Scholarship Application may be reviewed here.
