Scholarships

For All Students:

All full-time students are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships when their application for admission is reviewed.

Freshman domestic students are eligible for the Heald and University Scholarships (up to $10,000 each annually). All transfer students are reviewed for Transfer Tuition Scholarships (up to $12,000). In addition, students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) are eligible for the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship ($5,000 per year) upon proof of PTK membership. International applicants are eligible for up to $12,000 per year in scholarships.

Total tuition and fees can be found under Fast Facts.

All students are expected to be enrolled full-time and to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress in order to continue receiving scholarship and financial aid.

IIT also offers several special scholarships to which students can apply; please see below.

To see an overview of all available scholarships, please refer to this PDF document.

Alumni Scholarship

Alumni Scholarship Application: Children and grandchildren of alumni and siblings of currently enrolled students at the university are eligible to apply for the Alumni Undergraduate Scholarship (awards range from $1,000 - $2,500); for more information, please contact Jill Sifuentes, Associate Director for Undergraduate Enrollment and Recruitment, at sifuentes@iit.edu.

First-Semester Book Voucher: New first-year or transfer students who enroll at the university upon the recommendation of an IIT Alum will receive a $100 Book Voucher in the Alumni's name toward the purchase of their first-semester's books.

Download the application here.

Camras Scholars Program

Our highest undergraduate academic honor, the Camras Scholars Program challenges the top 1% of our applicant pool to apply and interview with a faculty member for a place as a Camras Scholar. The program is named for Marvin Camras (EE '40, MS '42), a pioneer in magnetic recording technology and IIT alumnus, professor, and community leader.

With enhanced access to research and service, in addition to leadership development and a full tuition scholarship benefit, the Camras Scholars Program brings our best students together with our best opportunities.

Find out more about the Camras Scholars Program.

Chicago Police and Fire Departments Scholarship

In honor of the Chicago Police and Fire Departments' dedicated leadership and service to the city of Chicago, Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) is offering $15,000 annual scholarships to the children and grandchildren of members of the Chicago Police Department and Chicago Fire Department, beginning August 2009.

Click for more details and information on how to apply for the Chicago Police and Fire Departments Scholarship.

Chinese American Service League (CASL) Scholarship Program

The CASL Scholarships range in value up to $2,500 per academic year and are awarded to ten (10) incoming first-year and ten (10) transfer students at Illinois Institute of Technology. Students with a strong commitment to community service and academic achievement are encouraged to apply. Preference is given to Chinese American students.

Click for more details and information on how to apply for the Chinese American Service League Scholarship.

Collens Scholars Program

As a continuation of our growing relationship with Chicago Public Schools, IIT has formally launched the Collens Scholarship, a new initiative that offers eligible CPS graduates the opportunity to attend IIT as a full-time student with full financial support for all tuition, books and fees. Since the launch of the Collens Scholars Program at the end of the 2006 academic year, IIT has enrolled three classes of former CPS graduates. Today, there are more than 70 Collens Scholars on IIT's campus.

This need-based scholarship honors former IIT President Lewis Collens, who served the university from 1990 to 2007, and marks his legacy of commitment to Chicago Public Schools and the city at large.

Find out more about the Collens Scholars Program.

Crown Scholarship

Providing full tuition for five years to one first-year full-time architecture student each year, the Crown Scholarship looks for a sense of creativity and ingenuity as well as a desire to study architecture in a historic place like Chicago, IIT, and S.R. Crown Hall. Students are asked to provide academic credentials as well as a sample of their work in architecture before being invited to Interview Weekend to spend the weekend on campus and interview with a panel of architecture professionals from around the city.

Find out more about the Crown Scholarship.

FIRST Scholarship

In partnership, Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) and FIRST have established a merit-based scholarship program for students who have been actively involved on a competing FIRST team. To be eligible, students must apply and be admitted as a first-year, full-time student in an undergraduate program of study at IIT.

Scholarship Information

IIT will award up to three FIRST Scholarships each year. These scholarships, valued at $6,000 per year for four years (five years for architecture), are applicable towards tuition expenses at IIT, and may be combined with other merit-based scholarships awarded by the university. However, the total amount may not exceed tuition expenses.

How to Apply

Complete an IIT application for admission.
Submit a one page essay describing involvement in FIRST.
Have a FIRST adult team leader submit a letter of nomination (in addition to the letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor as part of your IIT application).

You must submit your completed IIT application as well as the supplementary materials for the FIRST Scholarship to the Office of Undergraduate Admission by February 3, 2010. Awards will be recognized at the annual FIRST Championships. You can download the IIT/FIRST Scholarship application here.

All materials must be submitted by mail to:

Office of Undergraduate Admission
Illinois Institute of Technology
Perlstein 101
10 W 33rd Street
Chicago, IL 60616

For more information, contact Rishab Malhotra at 312.567.3909 or rmalhot1@iit.edu.

IIT-Fermilab Scholarship Program

Illinois Institute of Technology is proud to announce the IIT-Fermilab Scholarship program to support the children/dependents of Fermilab.

Beginning Fall 2008, IIT will award up to five Fermilab Scholarships each year to children/dependents of employees that are admitted for full-time admission to IIT. These scholarships, valued at up to $10,000 per year for four years (five years for architecture), are applicable towards tuition expenses at IIT, and may be combined with other merit-based scholarships awarded by the university. However, the total amount may not exceed tuition expenses.

How to Apply

Complete an IIT application for admission.
Submit the IIT/Fermilab Scholarship application.
Submit a letter from Fermilab verifying employment status of parent/guardian.

You must submit your completed IIT application as well as supplementary materials for the IIT/Fermilab Scholarship to the Office of Undergraduate Admission by February 3, 2010. Notification of decisions begins March 3, 2010.

All materials must be submitted by mail to:

Office of Undergraduate Admission
Illinois Institute of Technology
Perlstein 101
10 W 33rd Street
Chicago, IL 60616

For more information about opportunities at IIT, visit our Special Programs page or contact Jill Sifuentes at 312.567.6961 or sifuentes@iit.edu.

IIT/International Baccalaureate Scholarship

Illinois Institute of Technology is proud to announce the IIT/International Baccalaureate Scholarship (IB) to support students who have completed the rigorous IB program throughout high school. To be eligible, students must apply and be admitted as a first-year, full time student in an undergraduate program of study at IIT.

Scholarship Information

IIT will award IIT/IB Scholarships of $1,000-$2,500 per year for four years (five years for architecture). These scholarships are applicable towards tuition expenses at IIT and may be combined with other merit-based scholarships awarded by the university. However, the total amount may not exceed tuition expenses.

How to Apply

Complete an IIT application for admission
Submit the IIT/IB Scholarship application
Submit a one page essay describing your experience in the IB program, specifically your Theory of Knowledge course and how it has prepared you to be a positive contributor to the IIT community
Have an IB teacher submit a letter of nomination (in addition to the letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor as port of your IIT application)

You must submit your completed IIT application as well as the supplementary materials for the IIT/IB Scholarship to the Office of Undergraduate Admission by February 3, 2010. All materials must be submitted by mail to:

Office of Undergraduate Admission
Illinois Institute of Technology
Perlstein 101
10 W. 33rd Street
Chicago, IL 60616

For more information, contact Carolyn Schoen, Assistant Director at 312.567.6940 or schoen@iit.edu.

IIT/NCSSSMST Scholarship Program

In recognition of the shared sense of purpose and mission with regard to education and outreach, Illinois Institute of Technology is pleased to announce a new scholarship for students enrolled at NCSSSMST programs to encourage young people to pursue undergraduate study in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The IIT/NCSSSMST Scholarship program also recognizes the significant contributions that the faculty and staff at NCSSSMST schools have made toward ensuring a very high level of math and science literacy among our young people and for their in inspiring the next generation of leaders in these fields of study.

Click for more details and information on how to apply for the IIT/NCSSSMST Scholarship.

IIT/Project Lead The Way Scholarship

Illinois Institute of Technology is proud to announce the IIT/Project Lead The Way (PLTW) scholarship to support students who have completed the PLTW program throughout high school. To be eligible, students must apply and be admitted as a first-year, full time student in an undergraduate program of study at IIT.

Scholarship Information

IIT will award IIT/PLTW Scholarships of $1,000-$2,500 per year for four years (five years for architecture). These scholarships are applicable towards tuition expenses at IIT and may be combined with other merit-based scholarships awarded by the university. However, the total amount may not exceed tuition expenses.

How to Apply

Complete an IIT application for admission
Submit the IIT/PLTW Scholarship application
Submit a one page essay describing how PLTW has prepared you for one of the IPRO Projects listed here
Have an PLTW teacher submit a letter of nomination (in addition to the letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor as port of your IIT application)

You must submit your completed IIT application as well as the supplementary materials for the IIT/PLTW Scholarship to the Office of Undergraduate Admission by February 3, 2010. All materials must be submitted by mail to:

Office of Undergraduate Admission
Illinois Institute of Technology
Perlstein 101
10 W. 33rd Street
Chicago, IL 60616

For more information, contact Carolyn Schoen, Assistant Director, at 312.567.6940 or schoen@iit.edu.

IIT/Teach For America Scholarship

In recognition of the shared sense of purpose and mission with regard to education and outreach, Illinois Institute of Technology and Teach For America (TFA) are pleased to announce a new scholarship program to encourage young people to pursue undergraduate study in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The Scholarship program also recognizes the significant opportunities that TFA's new math and science initiative will create for students by inspiring the next generation of leaders in the these fields of study.

IIT recognizes that TFA teachers have many students who come from low income backgrounds and may need help paying for college. In addition, IIT values that TFA alumni continue to have strong ongoing connections to schools or young people through their active involvement in a range of community and professional activities.

Nominations for the scholarship will be accepted from current Teach for America teachers and alumni.

Scholarship Information

IIT will award IIT/TFA Scholarships of $2,500 per year for four years (five years for architecture) to full-time undergraduate students, who continue to maintain satisfactory academic progress. These scholarships are applicable towards tuition expenses at IIT and may be combined with other merit-based scholarships awarded by the university. However, the total amount may not exceed tuition expenses.

How To Apply

Complete an IIT application for admission
Submit the IIT/TFA application
Submit a letter of recommendation from a Teach For America teacher or alumni

A student must submit the completed IIT application as well as the supplementary materials for the IIT/TFA Scholarship to the Office of Undergraduate Admission by February 3, 2010. All materials must be submitted by mail to:

Office of Undergraduate Admission
Illinois Institute of Technology
Perlstein 101
10 W. 33rd Street
Chicago, IL 60616

For more information, contact Stephani Lawrence, Admission Counselor, at 312.567.3965 or slawren3@iit.edu.

IIT/UWC Scholarship Program

In recognition of the United World Colleges (UWC) deep commitment and responsibility to fostering peace and an international understanding, Illinois Institute of Technology is pleased to announce a new scholarship program to provide financial assistance to UWC Students.

Click for more details and information on how to apply for the IIT/UWC Scholarship.

National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering

The NACME Engineering Scholarship ranges in value from $2,000 - $5,000 per year for four years; these awards are only offered at the time of admission.

NACME provides leadership and support for the national effort to increase the representation of successful African American, American Indian and Latino women and men in engineering and technology, math-, and science-based careers.

More information about NACME click here.

Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC)

Preparing future officers and leaders in our nation's armed services, the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) provides leadership experience, acacdemic support, physical training, and financial assistance to new and returning students.

Interested students apply for scholarships through the respective ROTC branches. Applicants are eligible to receive up to full funding from the government; what applicants are not awarded, IIT will make up the remaining balance for room and board.

All three branches of the military are represented at IIT. Navy and Air Force ROTC units are stationed on campus, with an Army unit headquartered at UIC. All three serve the entire Chicagoland area.

For detailed information, please view this PDF.

You can also find more information on the department websites:
Air Force ROTC
Army ROTC
Navy ROTC

Thomas A. Roszak Scholarship

The highly selective $5,000 Thomas A. Roszak Scholarship is awarded annually to one entering undergraduate architecture student who demonstrates exceptional promise and financial need. The scholarship is applied directly to tuition costs for the first year of study in the five-year B. Arch. program.

Learn about the Roszak Scholarship.

SAE Engineering Scholarship

The SAE Engineering Scholarship ranges in value up to $8,000 per year for four years and is awarded to up to fifteen students.

More information is available at http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/unvsponsored/.