Dual Degree Program (DDP) Scholarship Recommendation Form

The Dual Degree Program Scholarships are competitive, and awarded annually based on transfer term. Students currently enrolled in the DDP 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.)

GSU Promise Scholarship was created to assist economically disadvantaged transfer students in completing a bachelor's degree at GSU. Applicants must be eligible for the Federal Pell Grant and maintain a GPA of 2.75/4.0 or above. Award covers the cost of tuition and fees that are not covered by the student's non-refundable aid and is renewable for a maximum of four (4) semesters (excluding summers).

DDP Honors Scholarship is for high-achieving transfer students who are currently members of their community college Honors Program or chapter of Phi Theta Kappa and maintain a GPA of 3.5/4.0 or above. Award covers the cost of tuition and fees that are not covered by the student's non-refundable aid and is renewable for a maximum of four (4) semesters (excluding summers).

DDP Chicago STAR Scholar Scholarship is for high-achieving transfer students who are currently participants in the Chicago STAR Scholars Program at the City Colleges of Chicago and maintain a GPA of 3.5/4.0 or above. Award has two options depending on transfer term and could be applied towards university housing, campus dining, or other on-campus expenses.

Thank you in advance for completing the form below on the applicant's behalf. If you have any questions or difficulty completing the form, please contact DDP at dualdegree@govst.edu or (708) 534-4494.

Application Deadlines
Based on intended transfer to Governors State University:

Spring 2024: October 5, 2023
Fall 2024: February 22, 2024
Spring 2025: October 3, 2024
Fall 2025: February 20, 2025

If you are recommending the student for multiple DDP scholarships, this form will count for all applications. You do NOT need to complete a separate recommendation form for each award.

Recommender's Full Name

Email Address

Phone Number

Title/Department

Institution/Organization

Scholarship Applicant's Full Name

How long have you known the applicant?

In what capacity?

The Scholarship Review Committee appreciates an honest appraisal on your part of the applicant, particularly with regards to the applicant’s ability to successfully complete their bachelor degree. Please be as detailed as you feel necessary.

In comparison with other students with whom you work, how would you rate the applicant in the following qualities (check one in each category):

Academic Potential

Professional Character

Dependability

Leadership Potential

Involvement/Engagement

Ambition/Tenacity

What is your overall assessment of the applicant’s ability to be successful at Governors State University?

Please use this space to make any additional comments concerning the applicant’s qualifications for the scholarship.

Please choose the statement that you feel most accurately reflects your opinion of this applicant’s suitability for the scholarship:

The student has my strong recommendation.

I have minor reservations, but I am willing to recommend the student.

I cannot recommend this student for a scholarship.

If this applicant is applying for multiple DDP scholarships, are your responses to the above accurate in regards to all potential awards?

Yes, my responses would be accurate for both need-based (Federal Pell Grant eligible), as well as merit-based (3.5+ GPA and Honors Program involvement.)

No, I only wish to comment on need-based awards.

No, I only wish to comment on merit-based awards.

I attest that the above statements are true and were made by the individual listed above as "Recommender". I understand that any misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of the requested information may render the student's scholarship application void.

Recommender's Initials: