Dunham Scholars Program

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The Dunham Scholars program seeks out a special kind of student, junior standing, chosen not so much for his/her academic standing alone, as for character, work ethic, and potential. As in the words of the program benefactor, Mr. John Dunham, “I want to assist accomplished, well-rounded students who have a sense of what it means to give back to society, who will develop an ethical framework along with the skills to be successful in our free enterprise system.”

Qualifications:

  1. Junior standing in the fall of the coming academic year with 3.00 GPA minimum, based on a 4.00 scale.
  2. Anticipated full-time enrollment at Aurora University in the following major fields: Accounting, Business Administration, Marketing, Management, Management Information Technology (MIT), and Business Information System.

Application Process:

  1. Complete and submit the Dunham Scholar Application. Application must include the following:
    • Cover letter
    • Current Resume
    • Two essays of no more than 500 words answering the following questions:
      • Why should you be given consideration as a possible Dunham scholar?
      • Explain a critical event in your life that you believe played a formative role in shaping your character.
  2. In addition to the application materials above, the following items must be included in your application packet:
    • Official college transcripts in a sealed envelope.
    • Three letters of reference in their sealed original envelopes - must include references from the following individuals
      • a teacher,
      • a community representative or a member of the religious community,
      • a former or current collegue or supervisor where you have been employed, or where you have volunteered
  3. Send all of the above materials to the address below no later than March 17.

    Dunham School of Business
    Attn: Dunham Scholars Program
    Aurora University
    347 South Gladstone Avenue
    Aurora, IL 60506-4892 

Final selection of the Dunham Scholars for the coming academic year will be announced April 21.

For questions please contact ibrooks@aurora.edu or sgreen@aurora.edu

The Dunham Scholars Alumni have organized a group of their own, as well.

347 South Gladstone Avenue
Aurora, Illinois 60506-4892
630-892-6431
800-742-5281