<p>The deadline for applications for the Duchossois Leadership Scholars and the Camras Scholars programs at Illinois Institute of Technology is December 1, 2014.</p>
<p>Candidates for Camras Scholarships are selected by the Admissions Office from the completed IIT applications as of December 1 and are invited to submit an additional essay and letters of recommendation and to attend interview "weekend" in February 2015.</p>
<p>The Duchossois Scholarship is a highly selective, full tuition, room and board scholarship which has a focus on outstanding academics and leadership. Full applications for this program, including essays and letters or recommendation must be complted by December 1, 2014. Top applicants will be invited to campus for an interview "weekend" in February, 2015.</p>
<p>The Duchossois Leadership Scholarship program is unique in that students have a close mentoring relationship with the two endowed Duchossois Professors as well as regular contact with the donor, Craig Duchossois.</p>
<p>Successful applicants will be asked to participate in leadership activities throughout their time at IIT and each student will have a summer educational experience after their first year of studies. In summer of 2012, the Duchossois Scholars and Professors, attended the Engineering Leadership Conference in Adelaide, Australia followed by a 4 day stay in Sydney including a visit to the University of New South Wales. In the summer of 2013 and 2014, the Duchossois Scholars participated in an Earthwatch institute organized expedition in Italy (2013) and in the UK (2014). </p>