$40 million in scholarships and grants 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 $40 million in scholarships and grants to prospective students in the U.S. and Canada. Scholarships and grants 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 may 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 2012-2013 high school graduates who meet the following criteria:
- Recognized as a Herman DeVry Scholarship recipient
- 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)
Deadline: Verification documentation (GPA, test scores) must be submitted be considered for this scholarship. Those chosen have one year from high school graduation to apply and start at any DeVry University location.
Award amount: Half tuition
Number available: 122 scholarships offered totaling $1,300,000. First come, first serve until dollars are depleted or May 31, 2013, whichever comes first.
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
Technology Scholarship (NEW!)
This new award recognizes students enrolled in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math related College.
Open to all 2012-2013 high school graduates who meet the following criteria:
- Enrolled in College or Health Science, Media Arts and Technology or Engineering and Information Sciences
- Minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.8 (78% on a 100 point scale) OR
- SAT score of 1,000 or higher (Reading and Math) or ACT composite score of 23 or higher OR
- CPT Composite score of 320 or higher (Canada only)
Deadline: Recipients have one year from high school graduation to apply and start at any DeVry University location.
Award amount: $2,500 per semester (valued up to $22,500)
Number available: Unlimited, until scholarship dollars of $2.0 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
Herman DeVry Scholarship
This merit award provides tuition assistance and, provided all eligibility requirements are met, allows recipients to be eligible for the prestigious Presidential Scholarship.
Eligibility:
- Open to all 2012-2013 high school graduates and GED recipients
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (75% on a 100 point scale) OR
- GED score of 2800 (65% for Canadian students) or
- ACT composite score of 22 or higher or SAT combined math and critical reading of 950 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: $2,000 per semester (valued up to $18,500)
Number available: Unlimited, until scholarship dollars of $5.5 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
Great Start Scholarship
This scholarship provides tuition assistance to new students who want to earn a bachelor's degree at DeVry University.
Award amount: Scholarship will be calculated as percentage of their enrolled tuition amount and varies based upon student's incoming GPA as follows:
- 10% scholarship for 2.0 - 2.49 GPA
- 15% scholarship for 2.5 - 2.99 GPA
- 20% scholarship for 3.0 and above GPA
Number available: Unlimited, until scholarship dollars are depleted
Offered: Kansas City campus, Kansas City Downtown center, Miramar campus, Ft. Lauderdale center and Miami center only
Continued eligibility:
- Must maintain a 2.0 CGPA
- Enroll in at least 6 credit hours per semester
Tuition Rewards Grant
This scholarship provides tuition assistance to new students who initially enroll and maintain full time enrollment while earning their degree at DeVry University.
Award amount: After successfully completing a semester, $500 tuition grant will be applied to next semester's student account. Two (2) additional grants can be earned with continuous enrollment in the subsequent two consecutive semesters. Maximum value is $1,500.
Number available: Unlimited, until scholarship dollars are depleted
Offered: Fremont campus, Daly City center, Oakland center, San Jose center, Phoenix campus, Glendale center, Mesa center, Columbus campus, Columbus North center, Miramar campus, Ft. Lauderdale center and Miami center only
Continued eligibility:
- Must maintain a 2.5 CGPA
- Enroll in at least 12 credit hours per semester