are all competitive and awarded annually based on transfer term. Students currently enrolled in the Dual Degree Program at one of our
, 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.
· Must be a current participant in the GovState Dual Degree Program at the time of application.
· Must have met with DDP Transfer Specialist each semester as required by DDP, and continuously enrolled through final semester at community college.
· Must 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 previously attended GovState).
· 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. Forms must be submitted (by the recommender) by the deadline above. If more than two Recommendation Forms are submitted, only the first two received will be reviewed.
· Complete the FAFSA online for the respective academic year of transfer, and include GovState's Financial Aid code (009145) in the list of anticipated institutions. If you are not eligible to complete the FAFSA, please see a DDP Transfer Specialist for alternatives such as the Rise Act/Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid. Undocumented students who are eligible for in-state tuition are still encouraged to apply!
· 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).
