2013 Scholarship Requirements
The Purdue Club of Cincinnati will again be awarding two $2,500 scholarships to two freshmen entering Purdue University in the 2013 Fall Semester.
To be eligible for the scholarship, current high school seniors must meet the following criteria:
- Candidates must reside in one of the following counties: Hamilton, Butler, Warren, or Clermont (Ohio); Kenton, Campbell, or Boone (Kentucky); Dearborn, Franklin, Ohio, or Ripley (Indiana).
- Incoming freshman must have a combined SAT of at least 1400 (Critical Reading and Math) or an equivalent ACT (about 32), and rank in the top 25 percent of their graduating class.
- Candidates must submit a Purdue Club of Cincinnati Scholarship application, which documents the student’s scholastic, extracurricular, and/or volunteer activities and achievements, and an offical high school transcript. A one page essay, describing the candidates’ interest in Purdue is also required.
- Financial need (as determined by federal and university guidelines) will be an additional factor, but not required; each applicant is encouraged to apply for financial assistance through the Purdue University Division of Financial Aid (765-494-5050).
The scholarship application package must be received by April 1, 2013.
Congratulations on your acceptance into one of the finest academic institutions of higher learning in the United States! Be proud of your success in high school and look forward to great times in West Lafayette.