This school year (2012), Harrison College will award 15 non-reoccurring $2000 scholarships to the Indianapolis Chamber/Education Plus for use by adult learners looking to continue or pursue an education at Harrison College.

Eligibility:

• Work for, or has a family member that works for an Indianapolis Chamber member company
• Interested in attending Harrison College to continue or pursue a college credential
• Demonstrate that a college credential will provide improved career opportunities

Award:

If selected, the recipient will receive a $2000 scholarship toward a Certificate, Associate or Bachelor degree in any of Harrison College’s five Schools of Study or The Chef’s Academy starting in any of Harrison College’s four terms (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).  The award will be divided evenly over the first four terms ($500 per quarter) of the students’ enrollment.  Individuals may only apply once, and awards are not eligible for renewal.  Any student who withdraws or changes to an ineligible program of study automatically forfeits any remaining scholarship funds.

Application Process:

• Submit completed scholarship application online www.harrison.edu  by March 1, 2012.
• Submit a 500-word essay describing how this scholarship will help you pursue a college credential that will positively impact your employment growth.
• Submit one letter of recommendation from a professional reference.
• Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Selection Process:

All completed applications will be reviewed after the March 1, 2012 deadline by the Harrison College Scholarship Committee. Recipients of the award will be notified by April 1, 2012.

Expectations:

To receive award, all necessary entrance enrollment requirements to Harrison College must be complete. Student must maintain a 3.0 or above GPA (on a 4.0 scale), and be in good standing with the Harrison College upon disbursement of scholarship money.