Scholarships

AVIATION TECHNOLOGY

AVIATION TECHNOLOGY:

DANIEL BURGER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Daniel Burger graduated from Goshen High School in 1977. He attended A&P School in Broomfield, CO. His love of aviation carried him through a multi-faceted career in the field, beginning as an airplane mechanic for Combs Gates and most recently, sharing his passion, and jokes, with students as an adjunct professor at Vincennes University Aviation Technology Center.

  • Recipients will be an Aviation Maintenance major.
  • Recipients shall be full-time student(s) at the Vincennes University Aviation Technology Center.
  • Recipients may be any year student in the program, but must be beyond the first semester of the program.
  • Financial need is a primary consideration in awarding the scholarship.
  • Scholarship awardees shall maintain 2.0 GPA at Vincennes University during scholarship period.
  • In awarding the scholarship, preference will not be limited by scholarship applications from any specific high school attended or county of residence.

DAVID LESTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.

DAVID MORTON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.

DUNSETH AVIATION SCHOLARSHIP

  • Aviation Flight Major
  • Full time (12 credit hours) Part time (6 credit hours)
  • Recipients are eligible for renewal consideration for the next academic year with application and letter of renewal request
  • All other Foundation criteria applicable
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.

JAMES L. JERNIGAN FLIGHT SCHOLARSHIP

  • Aviation Flight major
  • Full time, second year student
  • Must have and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better
  • First consideration to a veteran w/ past or current affiliation with any branch of service
  • Financial need is a primary consideration
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.

JAMES SKINNER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

  • Aviation Flight Major
  • Student serious about education
  • Regular attendance required
  • Recommended by Aviation Flight Department
  • Can be used towards tuition, books, and/or fees
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.

MAC MCCORMICK SCHOLARSHIP

  • Transportation, Business, Logistics or Aviation majors
  • Full or part time (minimum of 6 credit hours); Minimum of 2.0 GPA must be maintained at all times
  • Financial need is a consideration
  • Applicants whose character represent the "Spirit of Mac" will receive first consideration
  • Knox County and Dubois County applicants will be considered first, then other nearby counties
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.

MAX GERHART MEMORIAL FLIGHT SCHOLARSHIP

  • Aviation Flight Major
  • Minimum of 3.0 GPA at all times
  • First consideration will be to Knox County Indiana and Lawrence County Illinois residents
  • Selected by Aviation Department
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.

MICHAEL GEHRICH AVIATION SCHOLARSHIP

  • Aviation Flight or Aviation Major enrolled at the Aviation Technology Center
  • Full time, Non-Traditional Student; 2.0 GPA at all times during scholarship period
  • Not available to first year, first semester applicants
  • Financial need is a primary consideration
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.

SHANE PENNINGTON II MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

  • Recipients may be enrolled as a full-time student, part-time student or summer session student.
  • Recipients shall be enrolled in the Vincennes University Aviation Flight program.
  • Preference will be given to graduates of Mooresville High School.
  • Students shall present a 2.0 grade point average and maintain the standard level of academic progress as defined by Vincennes University throughout the term of the scholarship.

TOM KNOLL AVIATION MAINTENANCE SCHOLARSHIP

  • Aviation Maintenance Majors
  • Scholarship can be used for tuition, books and fees
  • Full Time Student
  • Must be in 2nd year of program
  • Traditional and Non-Traditional
  • ATC Campus Students
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.

GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA AND NOTIFICATION

In addition to the specific scholarship criteria, all students must meet and maintain the following scholarship guidelines.

Scholarship Guidelines
  • Maintain "Good Standing" status with Vincennes University and follow the Standards of Student Behavior. As noted in the Vincennes University catalog: A student who violates the Standard and breaks the law is subject to university, civil, and/or criminal authorities. The university, at its sole discretion, may pursue disciplinary action against a student while the student is also subject to criminal proceedings. The univeristy reserves this right even if criminal charges are pending, reduced, deferred or dismissed.
  • Regarding scholarship awards, students who violate the Standards of Student Beaviour of Vincennes University are subject to scholarship review and possible revision or removal. The VU Foundation reserves this right even if charges are pending, reduced, deferred or dismissed.
  • Unless the specific criteria for a scholarship is listed as being available to Part-time students, all scholarships are for Full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours) students.
  • Unless the specific criteria for a scholarship is listed, 2.0 is the minimum GPA that must be maintained at all times during the scholarship period.
  • Any fraudulent misrepresentation of information supplied by the applicant on any form, regardless of when misinformation is discovered, is grounds for the scholarship to be rescinded and repayment of any funds awarded to be repaid by the recipient.
  • Any enrollment changes (dropping/adding/withdrawing of classes/change of major or degree) relating to the criteria of the scholarship must be reported to the VU Foundation office within five business days of the change. Failure to do so is grounds for the scholarship to be rescinded and repayment of any funds awarded to be repaid by the recipient.
  • Students who have had a scholarship rescinded may appeal by requesting the Scholarship Status Review Form from the VU Foundation office. This form allows the student to petition for scholarship reinstatement and to inquire about the availability of other scholarships that may apply to their new circumstances. Please note that documentation of the change in or new circumstances may be requested.
  • Students who need to request a delay in use of their scholarship may do so by requesting the Petition to Delay Use of Scholarship Form from the VU Foundation office. Please note that documentation of the circumstances that necessitate the delay may be requested.
Scholarship Award Policies
  • Anyone who submits a VU scholarship application will be considered for an award.
  • All scholarship categories will be considered by a committee that will review each student’s qualifications. The goal of the committee is to select the recipients who best match the criteria for each specific scholarship.
  • Any other scholarships and grants (excluding loans) will be applied to the student’s account prior to the posting of this scholarship. Cash refunds are not allowed under the terms of VU Foundation scholarships.
  • The Scholarship Acceptance Form must be signed and returned to the VU Foundation office before the scholarship award is official. At that time, the award will be posted to the student’s account.
Award

Award

Tuition, Vincennes campus standard room and board or Tuition and stipend (commuter/other campus) for four semesters, with 3.3 minimum GPA and full time status maintaned at all times.

  • $3,000 per year for four semesters* with minimum 3.3 GPA and full-time status maintained at all times.
  • $2,000 per year for four semesters* with minimum 3.0 GPA and full -time status maintained at all times.
  • $1,250 per year for four semesters* with minimum 3.0 GPA and full-time status maintained at all times.

**Scholarships are competitive. A limited number of scholarships will be given to the most qualified students. Applications MUST be received by January 15 to be considered for all academic awards.

Qualifications

Qualifications

High school seniors who rank number one or two in their class. Additional requirements for students from non-accredited high schools, Home Schools, or a senior class of 30 or less.

**High school seniors who rank in the upper 25% of their class. Combined SAT of 1190 or composite ACT of 25.

**High school seniors who rank in the upper 50% of their class. Combined SAT of 1110 or composite ACT of 21.

All recipients of the Indiana Academic Honors or Technical Honors Diploma.

All Indiana students must receive the Indiana Academic Honors/Technical honors Diploma or their state's equivalent to be eligible for consideration of any academic scholarship.