College of DuPage Transfer Scholarship

College of DuPage Honors Program Transfer Scholarships – Award May 2024 graduating students from College of DuPage who plan to transfer to one of the following colleges for the Fall 2024 semester:

• Aurora University

• Benedictine University

• DePaul University

• Elmhurst University

• North Central College

• Northeastern Illinois University

Awarding:

o Aurora University – Award: $1,500 a year in addition to AU’s merit awards that could amount to $16,000 a year. This includes a $2,000 PTK membership scholarship.

o Benedictine University – Award: $23,200 for two years of full-time study; renewable if student is in good standing with the Scholars Program. Student must have at least two semesters of a single language at COD. Additional scholarships may be added.

o DePaul University – Award: One year of full-time study, will be renewable for up to two years (three years total). Scholarship will be renewed if the recipient: (1) is in good academic standing (measured by SAP regulations), (2) is enrolled full time each quarter, (3) completes a minimum of 36 quarter hours for the Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters, and (4) files a FAFSA each year.

o Elmhurst University – Award: Full tuition for two years of full-time study; with potential fifth semester upon appeal.

o North Central College – Award: Full tuition for one year of full-time study; renewable for a total of three (3) years at North Central College’s discretion for the student to complete a bachelor’s degree. PTK membership preferred. (apply directly through North Central College website: https://northcentralcollege.academicworks.com/opportunities/5181)

o Northeastern Illinois University – Award: One tuition scholarship for $7,000. Renewable for a second year if the student is enrolled full time for Fall and Spring semesters and maintains good standing. Additional scholarships may be added.

Application Criteria:

Applicant must have all of the following in order to apply for the Transfer Scholarship:

o Complete 18 credits of Honors courses, or 15 credits of Honors courses including an Honors seminar by the end of spring semester – you are required to upload a copy of your unofficial transcripts.

o Must have a minimum 3.5 GPA.

o 500-word essay – Describe the most challenging obstacle you have had to overcome; discuss its impact and tell us what you have learned from the experience.

o Cover Letter – Please include a cover letter that highlights your resume experiences and discusses how the transfer college can help you achieve your educational goals. The cover letter may address any relevant information not included in the resume. Students who are applying for more than one of the colleges should rank their interest in the colleges in their cover letter.

o Resume – Describes your volunteer activities, work experience, leadership experience, and honors/awards. Please include only activities/honors during your college years along with relevant dates and descriptions.

o References – Two references and their email address. References will be emailed a questionnaire with information to answer about applicant. They will not upload a letter. One of the references must be a College of DuPage full-time faculty member.

All documentation, including reference questionnaires, must be on file, before or on the day of the deadline.