Duchossois Leadership Scholars Program at Illinois Institute of Technology 2025

The Duchossois Leadership Scholars Program is a prestigious national scholarship for top students with outstanding leadership potential and academic achievement.

Eligibility Criteria for the Duchossois Leadership Scholars Program:

• The application is open to U.S Citizens or permanent residents.
• Students majoring in any program are eligible. 
• Currently enrolled students are not eligible.
• The candidates must satisfy high selection standards including:
  • An outstanding academic ability with a minimum 3.5 high school grade-point average.
  • Strong leadership potential with demonstrated extracurricular leadership activity.
  • Outstanding communication skills, a positive personality, and a capacity for original thought.
  • A sense of caring that reaches beyond self.
• Students coming from households with an annual income of $300,000 or more (adjusted gross income) are not eligible for the Duchossois Leadership Scholarship.

Application Process:

• Apply via the Early Decision I (binding) or Early Action I (non-binding) application deadline.
• Complete and submit an application for admission through the Common Application
• Complete and submit an application, which will include:
  • An essay (500-word limit) describing the importance of leadership and service; please provide specific examples of how you will contribute to those ideals at the Illinois Institute of Technology.
  • Resume.
  • Two letters of recommendation from individuals who know you well and can assess your commitment to leadership and service.

Scholarship Benefits:

• Full-Tuition.
• Housing and Food Allowance.
• Summer Educational Experience.
• Fall Retreat.
• Mentoring.
• Duchossois Leadership Scholars Dinner.