Scholarship Q&A

Following are some frequently asked questions regarding the ISHE scholarship program.

Q. Are the ISHE Scholarships available to the children and grand children of ISHE Associate members also?
A. Yes

Q. Can a person receive a scholarship more than once?
A. Yes. Those who have received scholarships are encouraged to apply again as they pursue their education.

Q. Are stepchildren of ISHE members eligible for the scholarship?
A. Yes

Q. What happens if there are no qualified applicants from one district and more than one applicant from the other.
A. The ISHE Board of Directors can choose to give both scholarships to one district if there are no qualified applicants from the other district.

Q. What happens if there are no qualified applicants for the scholarships?
A. The ISHE Board of Directors can choose to use the scholarship funds to benefit an Engineering or Technology program in the State of Indiana.

Q. Do applicants have to attend a college in the State of Indiana?
A. No. Those attending qualified schools outside of the state are eligible to apply.

Q. Does the cassette recording that is required for application need to be a professional quality recording?
A. No. The purpose of the recording is to give the applicant an opportunity to introduce themselves to those reviewing the applications. Recordings that are made on a portable recorder or boom box will be fine. It may be helpful for the applicant to prepare a "script" for their recording so that they can present the information in a logical manor. The applicants are encouraged to relax and just present their information as if we were all setting in a room together.