The Indian Prairie Parents Council scholarship program is administered by the IPPC Scholarship Committee and the high school guidance departments. The program is funded by donations from local PTA and PTSA organizations in District 204. The number of scholarships and monetary amounts can vary from year to year.
IPPC always awards the Dr. Thomas G. Scullen Scholarship to a senior at Neuqua Valley and the Dr. Gail McKinzie Scholarship to a senior at Waubonsie Valley who expects to major in the field of education. In addition, a minimum of two additional scholarships will be given out at each high school. In recent years, the Scullen and McKinzie Scholarships have been $1,000 each and the additional scholarships have been $500 each.
How and when can a student apply? Seniors apply on a common application available from each high school guidance office and at the Frontier Campus in early February. Completed applications are due in March.
Who is eligible? Any current senior enrolled in a District 204 high school. Seniors attending the Frontier Campus or Indian Plains are also eligible to apply through their home high school.
Is there a minimum grade point average? Yes. A student must have a minimum of a 2.5 grade point average.
What is needed to apply? Four items are required: 1) a completed application, 2) a written 500 word or less statement answering one of four questions given in the application, 3) two signed letters of recommendation (at least one of which must come from a high school certified staff member), and 4) an official, seventh semester transcript.
What are the criteria for selection? The IPPC Scholarship Committee reviews all applications on the basis of the student statement, scholastic ability, leadership, letters of recommendation, and extra-curricular activities and/or work experience.
Is financial need a consideration? No.
When will the awards be announced? The Waubonsie Valley winners will be announced at the Green and Gold Senior Awards Night. The Neuqua winners will be announced at the Senior Awards Assembly. Both events are held in May.
How is a scholarship paid? The scholarship will be paid to the accredited college, university, or vocational/technical school at which the student is enrolled in the fall following the award announcement.
Is the scholarship renewable? No. An IPPC scholarship is a one-time award and is not renewable.