Non-traditional Scholarships and Financial Aid
Nontraditional students are those students, regardless of age, who have graduated from high school, or received a GED, and have not earned college credit. This includes students who may have enrolled at a college or university but withdrew before earning credit.
The awards listed below are for full-time non-traditional freshmen, entering UE for the first time in the spring of 2010. Your Application for Admission serves as the application for all UE merit scholarships; however, candidates for athletics and fine arts scholarships must also contact the appropriate department. These awards, assuming satisfactory Grade Point Averages and continued residency on campus (when required), are good for eight semesters (12-14 semesters for DPT students).
A student may receive only one of the awards listed in purple. The scholarship of highest value will be awarded when the student qualifies for more than one. Additional need-based assistance may be added to your merit-based award. The following scholarships are available for first-time undergraduate students entering UE in the spring of 2010:
Dean's Scholarship (67 percent tuition)
- Students who ranked in the top five percent of their senior class may be candidates.
- For students whose high schools do not rank, candidates must have a high school GPA of 4.0 and score 27 or higher on the ACT or 1800 or higher on the SAT.
- Tuition-specific Indiana grants will be coordinated with UE funds.
- Dean's scholars who receive federal need-based grants or outside scholarships may use them for the cost of fees, room, meals, and books.
- A 3.35 UE GPA is required for renewal.
Academic Scholarship ($6,500 - $13,500 per year)
- Based on high school record: GPA, difficulty of courses, class rank, SAT or ACT scores.
- Indiana residents who are candidates in good standing for the Indiana Academic Honors Diploma will automatically receive a scholarship of at least $6,500.
- Renewable for four years with a UE GPA of 2.50.
University of Evansville Scouting Scholarship ($13,750 per year)
- Awardable to students who have earned the Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout, Girl Scouts of the USA Gold Award, Sea Scouting Quartermaster Award, or Venturing Silver Award and meet the academic criteria for admission to the University of Evansville.
- Renewable for four years with a UE GPA of at least 2.5
Toyota Scholars and American Corporate Scholars Awards (at least $12,500 per year)
- Awarded to students who are admitted to UE's College of Engineering and Computer Science or the Schroeder Family School of Business Administration respectively.
- Students must have a high school GPA of at least 3.60 and score at least 1730 on the new SAT or 25 or higher on the ACT.
- Renewable for four years with UE GPA of at least 2.50.
Fine Arts Scholarships ($3,000 - $13,500 per year)
- Auditions or portfolio presentations are required for students applying to the Departments of Art, Music, or Theatre. Talent may influence the amount of the student's merit scholarship.
- Renewable for four years with a UE GPA of 2.50.
Cultural Diversity Award ($6,500 - $13,500 per year)
- Awarded to students who demonstrate a commitment to cultural diversity.
- Available to all students with selection based upon a record of academic achievement, student leadership, and community involvement.
Leadership Activity Award ($6,500 per year)
- Based on high school record: GPA, class rank, SAT or ACT scores, and leadership roles in high school, community, and church activities.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The preceding awards listed in purple cannot be combined. Even though you may qualify for more than one, you will be awarded only the one of highest value.
Additional Scholarships
One of the following scholarships listed in gold may be added on to any University of Evansville merit award. Students receiving full-tuition scholarships are ineligible for these awards.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Award ($1,000 per year)
- Awarded to students who earn the International Baccalaureate diploma.
Legacy Award ($500 per year)
- Awarded to children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren of UE graduates.
United Methodist Scholarship ($500 per year)
- Awarded if student is a member of a United Methodist Church and recommended by a minister
MORE SCHOLARSHIPS
Unless the student is already receiving an award worth full-tuition, one of the following orange awards may be added to the student's purple and gold scholarships:
Athletic Manager and Trainer Grants
Awarded at the discretion of UE's athletic manager or trainer to students who assist with UE's NCAA Division I athletic teams.
Sibling Scholarship
Awarded to the older UE student when a younger sibling enrolls. Award is $1,500 per year, while both students attend UE. Entering twins or triplets each receive $1,000 per year.
Athletic Scholarships
The University of Evansville competes at the NCAA Division I level. All men's and women's sports offer athletic scholarships. Many do not stack on top of our merit awards, due to NCAA rules. Contact the coach of your sport for more information.
