ECON, HIST, POLYSCI, PUBADMIN

ECON, HIST, POLYSCI, PUBADMIN

Vincennes University and the Vincennes University Foundation annually award more than $2,000,000 in scholarships and grants to assist students in reaching their educational goals. Scholarship award amounts vary from year to year, based on available funds. All scholarship applications will be reviewed for a possible match. All other scholarships are awarded based on availability.

All scholarship recipients who are eligible for filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are required to do so. The FAFSA deadline is April 15 of each year. You may still submit a FAFSA after April 15 but there are some financial aid opportunities you will not receive if filed after April 15.

Visit our general overview of Grants and Scholarships for more information and resources.

Scholarships Available for ECON, HIST, POLYSCI, and PUBADMIN Majors

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HELEN & HUGH WILLIAMS SCHOLARSHIP

  • Major in History, Government or Political Science
  • First consideration will be for applicants who are residents of Knox County, Indiana, then counties in the geographical area
  • Academic record, leadership, ability and participation in school activities are a consideration
  • Full time (12 or more credit hours) or Part time students are eligible; (6-11 credit hours). Enrolled, attending, completing and passing
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
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JOHN M. LYONS SCHOLARSHIP

  • Recipients of the scholarship will be Vincennes Lincoln High School or Vincennes Rivet High School seniors.
  • First preference will ge given to History majors, but if there are no applicants from Lincoln coming to VU to major in history then all majors will be open to consideration.
  • Recipient(s) shall be full-time student(s) at Vincennes University.
  • Recipient(s) will be an incoming freshman and may be awarded the scholarship on an annual basis so long as the student(s) achieves the criteria listed.
  • Financial need may be a consideration in awarding the scholarship.
  • Recipients shall hae a cumulative grade average of 2.5 or better in high school.
  • Scholarship awardees shall maintain 2.5 GPA at Vincennes University during scholarship period.
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.
KENNETH LEROY "BUD" SMITH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

KENNETH LEROY "BUD" SMITH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Mr. Kenneth Leon Smith continues to carry forward his late wife’s strong belief in helping others. Mrs. Theresa Kathryn (Klein) Smith passed away in 2019. The Smiths were married for 32 years.

This scholarship is in the name of Mr. Smith’s “Uncle Bud,” Kenneth LeRoy Smith. Kenneth LeRoy Smith was a Vincennes native who made the ultimate sacrifice in the 1943 Battle of Tarawa, the first American offensive in the critical central Pacific region during World War II. He was 22 years old. As Mr. Smith shared, “My uncle never had the opportunity to follow his dreams. Our hope is to help others achieve their goals.”

  • Recipients shall be enrolled at the Vincennes Campus
  • Recipients shall be enrolled as a full-time student
  • Recipients shall be pursuing a degree in History.
  • Recipients shall have a 3.5 high school grade point average (GPA) or a VU GPA of 3.5 if a returning student.
  • Financial need may be a consideration for the selection process.
If a student matching all of the listed criteria is not presented, a degree-seeking student studying Economics/Economic History or Finance/Finance History may be considered if they meet all other criteria.