JASPER, Ind. – The Vincennes University Jasper Foundation created the Dubois County Scholastic Excellence Award (DCSEA) to get qualified students started on the VU Jasper campus with zero out-of-pocket expenses and without the need for loans.

“The overwhelming support of our VU Jasper alumni and friends to fund this initiative is a testament to the quality of our instruction, transferability of credits, and rich student experience—students really do gain an advantage by starting their college education locally,” said Christian Blome, Assistant Vice President and Dean of the VU Jasper Campus.

VU Jasper freshman Rhetta Sternberg was one of 13 recipients awarded full-tuition scholarships in August. The Huntingburg resident has aspirations of becoming a high school social studies teacher.

“I would love to teach,” she said. “History was always my favorite subject especially Government. I really liked that class.”

To achieve her goal of educating minds, Sternberg applied for the Dubois County Scholastic Excellence Award.

“It made the first year of college not as hectic,” she said. “I don’t have to worry because I’m not already taking out a loan to pay for school. Having this scholarship made me want to stay at home and staying at home my first year of college is a good choice.”

The VU Jasper Foundation is currently accepting applications for their 2020-21 scholarships.

Each DCSEA recipient will receive full tuition (up to 15 credits per semester) and regularly assessed fees for the fall and spring semesters; a $500 bookstore stipend per semester for books and supplies; a laptop computer; and access to a dedicated Honors study lounge equipped with an interactive collaborative table and Wi-Fi.

Recipients will also participate in 10 community service hours each semester during the 2020-2021 academic year.

Applications for the Dubois County Scholastic Excellence Award are due Jan. 17.

The scholarship is available to any 2020 Dubois County graduate with a cumulative high school grade point average of 3.5 or higher.  To qualify, applicants must meet the following criteria: apply to VU Jasper and complete the scholarship application by Jan. 17; complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid by April 15; qualify for in-state tuition; be a full-time degree-seeking student at VU Jasper for the 2020-21 academic year; maintain a semester GPA at VU Jasper of 3.0 or above; and complete a transfer back form.

Scholarship applicants should apply at www.vinu.edu/scholarships.

Contact:

VU Jasper Admissions Office

Phone: 812-481-5918

Email: VUJCAdmissions@vinu.edu

VINCENNES UNIVERSITY JASPER CAMPUS
The Vincennes University Jasper Campus is a vital part of Indiana’s first college, Vincennes University. The Jasper Campus fulfills the vision of CoHERE, a Dubois County citizens group founded in 1958, that was dedicated to improving area education and cultural enrichment. Vincennes University joined as a strong partner, opening a Jasper location in 1970.
VU Jasper features a beautiful 140-acre campus on the southeast side of Jasper. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, VUJ tuition and fees rank among the most affordable of all Indiana colleges. In addition to offering associate degree and certificate programs, VUJ students can complete a bachelor’s degree online or at the Vincennes Campus.
VU Jasper’s Center for Technology, Innovation and Manufacturing is a hub for community engagement in local education. It is home to the Career Advancement Partnership (CAP) program, a major workforce development initiative between VUJ and local manufacturing companies. It also houses several programs for the Patoka Valley Career and Technical Education Cooperative, including a new Automation and Robotics Academy.
In addition to the CTIM, other campus facilities include the Alvin C. Ruxer Student Center, Arnold F. Habig Library Learning Center, Administrative Classroom Building, and a Jasper Campus Classroom Building that holds a state-of-the-art simulation laboratory for healthcare training. Adjacent to the campus is the Jasper Arts Center, which includes a 675-seat theater and visual arts galleries.
The VU Jasper Campus serves thousands of students in Dubois, Spencer, Martin, Perry, Crawford, Harrison, Pike, Orange, Daviess, Lawrence and surrounding counties in Indiana.

More information is available at https://www.vinu.edu/jasper.

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