College of Professional Studies
The Dunham School of Business

The Dunham Scholars Program:

The Dunham Scholars program seeks out a special kind of student, junior standing, chosen not so much for his/her academic standing alone, as for character, work ethic, and potential. As in the words of the program benefactor, Mr. John Dunham, “I want to assist accomplished, well-rounded students who have a sense of what it means to five back to society, who will develop an ethical framework along with the skills to be successful in our free enterprise system.”

Qualifications:

1. Junior standing in the fall of the coming academic year with 3.00 GPA minimum, based on a 4.00 scale.
2. Anticipated full-time enrollment at Aurora University in the following major fields: Accounting, Business Administration, Marketing, Management, Management Information Technology (MIT), and Business Information System.

Application Process:

1. Complete and enclose Dunham Scholarship application.
2. Have your official college transcripts forwarded to the address below.
3. Submit three (3) letters of reference in their sealed original envelopes from:
   • a teacher,
   • a community representative or a member of the religious community, and
   • an individual where you have been employed or where you have given service.
4. Submit two essays of no more than 500 words:
   • The first essay should address why you believe you should be given consideration as a possible Dunham scholar.
   • The second essay should address a critical event in your like that you believe played a formative role in shaping your character.
5. Enclose a brief a cover letter and an updated resume.
6. Send all of the above materials to the address below no later than March 17.

Final selection of the Dunham Scholars for the coming academic year will be announced April 21.

The Dunham School of Business
Attn: Dunham Scholars Program
Aurora University
347 South Gladstone Avenue
Aurora, IL 60506-4892 

To download an application for the Dunham Scholars Program, click here (Acrobat pdf format).

For more information, contact:
The Dunham School of Business
Aurora University
347 S. Gladstone
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 844-4892

Mick Carroll (630) 844-4888 mcarroll@aurora.edu

OR

Ileana Brooks  (630) 844-4892 ibrooks@aurora.edu