Scholarships
Dr. Bill Marion, Jr., First-Generation Scholarship Fund – Deadline Extended to February 2, 2024
The scholarship is named in memory of Dr. Bill Marion, Jr., who served as Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science at Valparaiso University for nearly 32 years. Dr. Bill Marion, Jr. passed in 2010 following a battle with cancer. During his tenure, Dr. Bill Marion, Jr., was passionate about and committed to supporting diversity, peace, and social justice, and in improving the racial climate at our University and the surrounding community.
The goal of this scholarship is to promote student success and retention. The chosen recipient(s) shall be a full-time, undergraduate, domestic student who demonstrates financial need and who will be the first in their family to earn a four-year college degree. Preference is given to students who possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and exhibit leadership qualities and community/service involvement.
A student is considered “first-generation” if neither of the student’s parents earned a college degree at the baccalaureate level or higher. A student who regularly resided with and received support from only one parent who did not earn a baccalaureate degree would also be eligible.
The award amount shall be a minimum of $500-$1,000 per student per year. The number of awards and amount of each award will be determined by a committee chaired by the Director of Multicultural Programs in collaboration with the Office of Financial Aid. The committee will consult with the Office of Financial Aid to be sure that the federal and University policies are met.
Timeline: Open January 9, 2024- Deadline: Extended to February 2, 2024 at 5pm.
For more information, contact the Office of Multicultural Programs, Ph: 219-464-5306, Email: OMP@valpo.edu.