High School Students

$29 million in scholarships is there for the taking.

You have talent and aspirations; don't hold back because you're worried about finding the money to pay for an education. Find a scholarship that's fit for you. DeVry University offers more than $29 million in scholarships to prospective students in the U.S. and Canada. Like grants, scholarships are gifts that you do not have to pay back.

Basic Scholarship Eligibility

To qualify for a DeVry University scholarship, students must meet all of the following criteria as well as meet criteria outlined for each scholarship award. Students may also be required to meet additional criteria.

  • Students must have applied for admission to DeVry University.
  • Students must have met DeVry University entrance requirements.
  • Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
  • Scholarship recipients must attend DeVry University in the country in which they are citizens or permanent residents, or must attend online.

General Scholarship Policies

  • Scholarship recipients are responsible for all other educational expenses.
  • Only degree seeking students enrolled in a minimum of 9 credit hours per semester will receive a scholarship award unless otherwise noted in the criteria.
  • Scholarship applications must be received prior to the start of classes to be eligible.
  • To qualify for scholarship funds, students must maintain continuous enrollment on a semester basis.
    • Students may take one semester off only during their enrollment.
  • Students eligible for multiple special tuition rates, pricing programs or scholarships receive the one most beneficial.

Certain scholarships require students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). In these cases, students' DeVry scholarships will be awarded after all federal, state and other financial aid has been determined

Scholarships for High School Graduates/GED Recipients

Presidential Scholarship

The prestigious Presidential Scholarship provides half tuition for its exceptional high school graduate recipients.

Open to all 2011-2012 high school graduates who meet the following criteria:

  • Recognized as a Herman DeVry Scholarship winner by March 5, 2012
  • Minimum of 3.33 CGPA (on a 4.0 scale) and in the top 50% of graduating class (where possible). 83% on a 100 pt. scale and 73.3% for Canadian students.
  • ACT composite score of 24 or higher or SAT combined math and critical reading score of 1100 or higher or CPT composite score of 320 or higher (Canada only)
  • Selected by local campus committee on essay, GPA and teacher recommendation

Deadline: Verification documentation (letter of recommendation from a teacher) must be submitted to local scholarship committee by April 11, 2012 for consideration. Those chosen have one year from high school graduation to apply and start at any DeVry University location.
Award amount: Half tuition (valued up to $32,500)
Number available: 116 Scholarships offered totaling $1,195,000. Limited number of scholarships per campus.
Offered: United States and Canada, onsite or online
Continued eligibility: Must maintain a 2.5 CGPA and be enrolled in 12 credit hours per semester

Herman DeVry Scholarship

This merit award provides tuition assistance and, provided all eligibility requirements are met, allows recipients to apply for the prestigious Presidential Scholarship.

Eligibility:

  • Open to all 2011-2012 high school graduates and GED recipients
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale (78% on a 100 point scale or,
  • GED score of 3000 (68% for Canadian students) or
  • ACT composite score of 22 or higher or SAT combined math and critical reading of 1000 or higher or a CPT score of 320 or higher (Canada only)

Deadline: Recipients have one year from high school graduation or GED completion to apply and start at any DeVry University location.
Award amount: $1,500 per semester (valued up to $13,500)
Number available: Unlimited, until scholarship dollars of $6.7 million are exhausted
Offered: United States and Canada, onsite or online
Continued eligibility: Must maintain a 2.5 CGPA and be enrolled in 12 credit hours per semester

Cisco Scholarship

This scholarship helps pay for a technology degree qualification that adds unmatched value to your resume.

Open to all 2011-2012 high school graduates and GED recipients and community college students who meet the following criteria:

Deadline: Recipients have one year from high school graduation or GED completion to apply and start at any DeVry University location.
Award amount: $2,000 per semester (valued up to $18,000)
Number available: Unlimited, until scholarship dollars of $1 million are depleted
Offered: United States and Canada, onsite or online
Continued eligibility: Must maintain a 2.5 CGPA and be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours per semester

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