IISE Scholarships and Fellowships — FAQs
Do I only need ONE nomination even if I want to be considered for several scholarships?
Yes! Only one nomination is needed. The nomination form should be completed by an academic advisor, department head,
or professor.
Can the nominator also write one of the letters of recommendation (LOR)?
Yes!
Can I use my SHS Scholarship application for other scholarships that have a later deadline, or do I need to submit separate applications?
Your single nomination packet will suffice for consideration for all scholarships. To qualify for the SHS Scholarship, you must submit your application packet by November 20. This application will be retained for subsequent evaluation, covering the other scholarships for which you have been nominated with a February 1 deadline.
Can the LORs be sent directly from the writer?
Yes! The writer may email their LOR to directly to scholarships@iise.org.
Do I need an official transcript?
No! Unofficial transcripts are fine.
What should my complete scholarship application entail?
- A completed application form
- Transcript (official or unofficial)
- 3 letters of recommendation (no longer than 1 page each).
- If nominated for the John L. Imhoff scholarship, a 1-page essay is required.
What information should the letters of recommendation include?
LORs should be from an academic advisor, professor, or employer with ISE expertise. The letters should describe the
student's character, academic performance, and future ISE potential and not exceed 1 page. Some scholarships require
a specific area of expertise, such as healthcare for the SHS Scholarship, or work measurement and methods
engineering for the Marvin Mundel Memorial Scholarship. Please reach each scholarship description carefully to make
sure the criteria is reflected in LORs.
The criteria says I must have a graduation date of May 2025 or later. I am completing my undergraduate degree in 2024, but plan to move on to my Master's or Ph.D. program. Am I eligible for IISE scholarships?
As long as you have already been accepted to a Master's or Ph.D. program and plan to complete that in spring 2025 or later, you are eligible for the IISE graduate scholarships.
I am a freshman in college. Am I eligible for IISE scholarships?
No. You need at least 1 full year of college transcripts in order to be eligible.
How do I submit my application?
Please combine your application, 3 LORs, transcript, and any additional information into a single PDF file and submit to scholarshipapps@iise.org by Feb 1, 2024. *Society for Health Systems deadline is Nov 20, 2023
When will the winners be decided?
Winners will be notified in late April.