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Scholarships

Governors State University is committed to your success. GSU students make the most of over $51.3 million annually in financial assistance for both full and part-time study. Scholarships help support students' academic achievements and help meet the costs associated with achieving success by degrees.

GSU Foundation and Alumni Association Scholarships 

• The GSU Foundation and Alumni award more than 40 scholarships. Many are specific to individual colleges and programs of study.

GSU Promise Scholarship 

• The GSU Promise is a scholarship created by President Elaine P. Maimon to assist economically disadvantaged students to complete a debt-free bachelor's degree at GSU. Eligible students must be active participants in the Dual Degree Program and be eligible for the Pell Grant. Fifty competitive scholarships will be awarded each year beginning with the Fall 2012 semester. View/download the GSU Promise Scholarship application form.

Dual Degree Program Honors Scholarship 

• This scholarship covers up to four semesters of tuition and fees and is awarded annually to a DDP student from the following DDP community college partners: Joliet Junior College, Kankakee Community College, Moraine Valley Community College, Prairie State College, South Suburban College, and Triton College. View/download the Dual Degree Program Honors Scholarship application form.

Latino Achievement Scholarship 

• The Latino Achievement Scholarship provides a tuition waiver for up to six semesters to GSU students of Latino ancestry. This scholarship may be awarded to both full and part-time students in the Fall or Spring semesters. View/download the Latino Achievement Scholarship application form.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship 

• Two separate scholarships awarded in the Fall semester cover up to four semesters of tuition and fees. Eligibility is limited to members of Phi Theta Kappa. View/download the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship application form.

Rey B. Gonzalez Scholarship 

• Named in honor of Rey B. Gonzalez in recognition of his leadership and contributions to the Hispanic community, this scholarship provides a tuition waiver for up to six semesters to GSU students of Latino ancestry. This scholarship may be awarded to full-time and part-time students in the Fall or Spring semester. View/download the Rey B. Gonzalez Scholarship application form.

Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS) Program 

• The SDS program provides scholarships to full-time, financially needy students from disadvantaged backgrounds, enrolled in health profession programs such as Addiction Studies, Communications Disorders, Mental Health Community Counseling, Health Administration, Marriage and Family Counseling, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Social Work.

Teacher Quality Partnership 

• TQP is a Federal Department of Education grant to expand and refine teaching programs designed to raise student achievement and improve instruction in Chicago Southland school districts. Certification students will work with mentor-teachers in south suburban classrooms. They will be paid $30,000 during the one-year residency period, with that salary coming via the federal grant. Teacher candidates will work in high-need, low-income school districts and, after certification, will agree to teach for three years in the partner district. The grant provides funding for program residency placements. Learn more about the Alternative Teacher Certification Program.