M. A. and Lila Self Leadership Academy Scholarship
Full first-year tuition for up to four incoming first-year students with strong leadership potential, who then join Illinois Tech's Leadership Academy.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
United States
Funding
Full tuition in the first year; in later years scholars pay only annual tuition increases. Covers up to four years (five for architecture). Tuition only, and cannot exceed first-year tuition. Cannot be combined with other institutional scholarships.
Eligible applicants
First-year applicants applying Early Decision or Early Action
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Overview
M. A. and Lila Self Leadership Academy Scholarship is offered by Illinois Institute of Technology for Undergraduate study in United States. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fees
Included
Housing and living costs
Not included
Full tuition in the first year; in later years scholars pay only annual tuition increases. Covers up to four years (five for architecture). Tuition only, and cannot exceed first-year tuition. Cannot be combined with other institutional scholarships. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: First-year applicants applying Early Decision or Early Action.
- International eligibility
- Listed on the international undergraduate scholarships page; the Self Leadership page itself does not mention nationality.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Renewal needs a minimum 3.0 GPA each semester.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United States
Official eligibility summary
For incoming first-year undergraduates who apply by November 15 under Early Decision (binding) or Early Action (non-binding) and complete the Leadership Academy questions in the Common Application. Finalists complete a LEAD assessment simulation and an interview. Illinois Tech's international scholarships page lists this award among those open to international applicants.
Applicant profile
- First-year applicants applying Early Decision or Early Action
Study route
- Undergraduate study in United States
Current-cycle criteria
- For incoming first-year undergraduates who apply by November 15 under Early Decision (binding) or Early Action (non-binding) and complete the Leadership Academy questions in the Common Application. Finalists complete a LEAD assessment simulation and an interview. Illinois Tech's international scholarships page lists this award among those open to international applicants.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Common Application
- Leadership Academy scholarship questions
How to apply
- 1
Apply to Illinois Tech through the Common Application by November 15 under Early Decision or Early Action
- 2
Select the Leadership Academy Scholarship in Additional Questions and answer them
- 3
Finalists complete a four-hour LEAD assessment simulation
- 4
Interview at the Leadership Symposium in February
- 5
Accept by April 1
Application timeline
Application cycle
Applications are due November 15 (the page gives no year). Finalists are notified in January, interviews follow in February, selections are announced in late February, and the acceptance decision is due April 1.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Illinois Institute of Technology
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.