Chancellor's Leadership Award

The Chancellor’s Leadership Award is a renewable scholarship designed to recognize high school seniors and continuing Purdue University North Central (PNC) students who have a record of academic achievement and who have demonstrated leadership qualities and potential through involvement in school and community activities. Each award will provide a minimum of $1,000 per academic year ($500 per semester) and is renewable for each year of attendance.

Initial eligibility for the Chancellor’s Leadership Award includes:

• Currently a high school senior or have graduated within six months prior to application for award
• Admitted to PNC and/or currently enrolled at PNC with at least two full years of attendance remaining
• Minimum 2.50 grade point average; and
• Documented evidence of school and community engagement, including but not limited to, service learning
• Specific additional criteria may be required of applicants for awards from endowed funds
• Priority will be given to applicants who commit to a degree at Purdue University North Central

A complete application consists of:

• An Applicant Information form
• Activities, Interest and Involvement form
• One letter of reference, school or community, documenting school and/or community involvements, and two additional references listed on application with contact information given
• An essay of 300 – 500 words, not to exceed two double spaced pages, on the importance of campus/community engagement and your plan for involvement at PNC
• Evidence of having been admitted to, or enrolled in, PNC

To be eligible for renewal of this award an applicant will be required to present evidence of:

• Completion of the Chancellor’s Leadership Seminar during first fall of enrollment
• Completion of a minimum of 24 credit hours per academic year
• A minimum 2.50 cumulative grade point average; and
• Evidence of active engagement in campus and community activities

Expectations: It is expected that Chancellor’s Leadership Scholars will:

• Attend the Chancellor’s Leadership Seminar the first fall following the initial award
• Actively participate in the Dean’s Leadership Group
• Be an active participant in a minimum of one campus club or organization in addition to the Dean’s Leadership Group
• Provide a minimum of 30 service hours per semester to the University through campus/community activities; and
• Attend one general reflection meeting/event with the Chancellor per semester

Proceed to the online application

Submit a letter of reference

APPLICATION DEADLINE: All materials, both the online application and letters of reference, must be received by Purdue North Central by May 5, 2008.

If you have questions, please contact Linda Neulieb at (219) 785-5230.