Scholarships
Introduction
A number of scholarships are available to students in the interior design program at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. This page provides information on two types of awards. First, information on scholarships available to all students of the College of Applied Sciences and Arts is given. Many interior design students have received awards from the college in recent years. Second, information on scholarships exclusively available to students of interior design is given.
Awards from the College of Applied Sciences and Arts
ASA Academic Tuition Waiver
The College of Applied Sciences and Arts (ASA) offers a partial tuition waiver to students in any of its programs. The amount of the tuition waiver varies from year to year. In 2007-2008, the waivers were $600.00 each. Applications for the awards are made available every year on the first Friday of the spring semester. The application is available at the Dean's office in the ASA Building, at the college's seven department offices (located throughout campus), and from the ASA Scholarship Chair's office at 410 Quigley Hall. Applications are always due in the Dean's office no later than 4:00 pm on the Friday before spring break. Full details of the terms of the awards are provided on the application. A final note, this award is available only to those who are continuing students in ASA programs; it is not available to new students in those programs. Additional information is provided on the ASA web site.
ASA Alumni Scholarship
The ASA Alumni Scholarship is available to those students who are a relative of an SIUC graduate, with preference being given to those who are relatives of ASA or College of Technical Careers (CTC) alumni. Applications are due by May 1 for the fall semester and by October 1 for the spring semester. No awards are made for the summer semester. Applications are available from the ASA Dean's office. Full details of the terms of the awards are provided on the application. Additional information is provided on the ASA web site.
Awards from the Interior Design Program
Helen C. Axton Scholarship |
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| Sponsored By: | John Axton |
| Award Value: | Determined on annual basis. |
| Selection Criteria: | Awarded to current major(s) in the Interior Design program in the College of Applied Sciences and Arts. Recipient(s) must possess a minimum of 3.0 GPA. |
| Application Deadline: | There is no application required. All eligible students are reviewed by a faculty committee. The committee selects the recipient. |
| Contact Person: | Walter V. Wendler, Director, School of Architecture 618-453-3734 |
Minnie Mae Pitkin Memorial Scholarship |
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| Sponsored By: | Minnie Mae Pitkin |
| Award Value: | Determined on an annual basis. |
| Selection Criteria: | Awarded to current major in Interior Design program, College of Applied Sciences and Arts, on the basis of scholarship and financial need. |
| Application Deadline: | TBA |
| Contact Person: | Walter V. Wendler, Interim Director, School of Architecture 618-453-3734 |
College of Applied Sciences and Arts Scholarship Fund |
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| Sponsored By: | College of Applied Sciences and Arts |
| Award Value: | $1300 per year (award may be divided among one or more recipients). |
| Selection Criteria: | Interior Design major, financial need, and scholastic aptitude. Recipient must be a new student in the interior design program. |
| Application Deadline: | July 15 of each year. Applications are available in the Department of Applied Arts office, 410 Quigley Hall. Applications are reviewed by a faculty committee. |
| Contact Person: | Walter V. Wendler, Director, School of Architecture 618-453-3734 |
Mailing Address
SIUC SCHOOL of ARCHITECTURE MC 4337 | 410 QUIGLEY HALL | 875 S. NORMAL AVENUE |
CARBONDALE, IL 62901-4303 | PHONE: 618-453-3734 | FAX: 618-453-1129