<p>IIT does give merit aid to strong applicants. Everyone is a bit different. In addition, strong students are nominated for the Camras Scholarship and are invited to Interview Weekend. There are additional essays required to be considered for the Camras. In addition there are the Duchossois Leadership Scholarships. For these, the rules are different, applicants interested in these must apply themselves.</p>
<p>I can tell you a bit about the Camras and Duchossois scholarships since I interview for both of them regularly. For the Camras, we are looking for strong academics plus a good ‘fit’ with the school. The questions we ask ourselves is whether the students will contribute to the university environment as a whole. The expectation is that a Camras Scholar will give back to the university and all the other students in some way. When I interview, I look for a student who is able to hold a conversation and who has questions about IIT.</p>
<p>For the Duchossois, all these things are doubly important and we don’t necessarily choose the strongest academic applicants. In this case, all the current Duchossois Scholars participate in the interviews and the final decision is collective. Duchossois Scholars are expected to show real leadership on campus and we hold them to it.</p>
<p>Hope this helps.</p>