Dual Degree Program (DDP) Scholarship Application





    The Dual Degree Program (DDP) Promise, Honors, and Chicago STAR Scholars Scholarships are all competitive and awarded annually based on transfer term. Students currently enrolled in the Dual Degree Program at one of our 17 community college partners, are encouraged to apply for all DDP scholarships they are eligible for.  Students must apply for a DDP scholarship during their final, graduating term of their associate's degree (term prior to anticipated transfer.)  The DDP scholarships are renewable for up to two years (four semesters, excluding summers.)  See individual award details below for additional eligibility criteria.

    Students are encouraged to see their designated DDP Transfer Specialist for more details and for helpful feedback while compiling one's application materials!

    Application Deadlines
    Based on intended transfer cohort to Governors State University:
    • Fall 2025: February 20, 2025
    • Spring 2026: October 2, 2025
    • Fall 2026: February 19, 2026
    • Spring 2027: October 1, 2026

    Minimum Application Criteria
    The following are required for all three DDP scholarships:
     

    ·        Be a current participant in the Dual Degree Program at the time of application.

    ·        Have met with a DDP Transfer Specialist each semester as required by DDP, and continuously enrolled through final semester at community college.

    ·        Complete the requirements for and graduate with an associate degree prior to transfer.

    ·        Plan to enroll at GovState in the fall or spring semester immediately following completion of associate degree.

    ·        First time transfer students only (must not have attended GovState in the past).

    ·        Meet full GovState transfer admissions criteria.

    ·        Be a resident of Illinois.

    ·        Be a U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen*.

    ·        Be eligible to complete the FAFSA or alternative documentation for eligible non-citizens*.


    Recipient Responsibilities
    During the duration of the award at GovState, scholarship recipients must:
     

    ·       Enroll full-time -- a minimum of twelve (12) credit hours – each semester.

    ·       Maintain minimum GPA of specified scholarship (Promise 2.75+, Honors 3.5+, Chicago Star 3.25+)

    ·       Every semester, submit a statement that describes your active participation in the GovState community (i.e. DDP activities, student clubs, programs, committees, community service, etc.) and/or your local community (ongoing volunteerism, service projects, etc.).

    ·       The scholarship ends after four (4) semesters (excluding summers) or at the completion of the recipient’s bachelor’s degree program, whichever comes first.

    ·       Failure to meet any of the above obligations may result in termination of the recipient's scholarship.


    Application Procedures
    All of the following materials must be submitted by the deadline above:
     

    ·        Apply for admission to Governors State University.

    ·        Complete and submit the form below, along with a personal statement that is no more than three (3) double spaced, type-written pages describing the following: (A) your intended major, academic achievements, and professional experience, (B) your volunteerism, extracurricular activities, and/or leadership experience, and (C) how receiving this scholarship will help you achieve your goals at Governors State University.

    ·        Request two DDP Scholarship Recommendation Forms to be completed by community college advisors, counselors, faculty members, staff members, or administrators, who are knowledgeable about your academic potential and professional character.

    ·       Complete the FAFSA (or alternative documentation for eligible non-citizens*) for the respective academic year of transfer, and include GovState's Financial Aid code (009145) in the list of anticipated institutions. International students are unfortunately not eligible to apply for a DDP scholarship.

    ·        Submit official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended. Official transcripts can be submitted electronically (apotranscripts@govst.edu), or by mail (Governors State University, Office of Admissions, 1 University Parkway, University Park IL 60484).


    *Dreamers and undocumented applicants are NOT advised to complete the FAFSA.  In substitution of the FAFSA, eligible non-citizens must be eligible to complete an Illinois Residency Affidavit if awarded the Honors or Chicago STAR Scholars Scholarships, or DDP Promise Scholarship applicants must be eligible for the Illinois MAP Grant by completing the annual Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid.

    Questions?  Contact DDP at dualdegree@govst.edu or (708) 534-4494
     
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