SUMMER TUITION WAIVER
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
The Graduate School
Eastern Illinois University
600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, IL 61920
Name: E # :
Address where you may be contacted: 
Department: Local Phone # : 
Application for Summer term

I am applying for a summer tuition waiver scholarship. I understand that the scholarship, if granted, will cover
the cost of tuition only. I will be assessed the full activity and health insurance fees. I understand that to be
eligible for the scholarship, I must comply with the following policies established by the Council on Graduate
Studies.
  • Be enrolled for at least three (3) semester hours of graduate course work or approved prerequisites during the summer term.
  • Be available to work during the summer registration period, if called upon.
  • Be recommended by both the academic department and the Graduate Dean.
  • Meet the GPA requirements as outlined below.
Mark one below:
I am currently a graduate assistant in the Department of 
I have signed a graduate assistant contract for the fall semester in the Department of 

Mark one below:
I am currently in compliance with Graduate Assistantship policies. I am a degree seeking graduate student, my graduate
GPA is at least 3.00, and I am currently enrolled in at least nine (9) semester hours of graduate course work.
I will complete my undergraduate degree prior to the start of the summer session and anticipate an undergraduate
GPA of at least 2.75 or higher.

  • I understand that only one summer tuition waiver per 9 month contract may be claimed
  • I will enroll in graduate level course work (4750 or above) as approved by the academic unit through which

    • this scholarship is recommended. I plan to enroll in a minimum of (3) three semester hours of graduate
    level course work during the summer term in which the waiver is granted (including intercession).
  • I understand that I must be available to assist with summer registration and/or Writing Competency Exam

    • when called.
  • Should I fail to meet any conditions described above, the tuition scholarship received shall become void and

    • I will be responsible for the payment of any tuition costs which I might incur for the summer term. I
    understand that holds will be placed on my academic records at Eastern Illinois University until such bills
    are paid in full.
Signature_______________________________________________ Date : 

Approved______________________________________________
Graduate Dean or Designee