Additional Scholarship Opportunities


There are some scholarships for incoming freshmen that are not automatic or associated with an academic school, college, or department.  For these types of additional scholarship and funding opportunities, please see below:

Alumni Association Scholarships
Merit and/or Need-based
Amount: Varies
Separate application required
Merit and need-based scholarships from regional IU alumni chapters.
Apply through IU Alumni Association, (812) 855-0882, (800) 824-3044.

The Dr. and Mrs. Harold A. Cohen Scholarship
Need-based
Amount: Varies, Renewable
Separate application required
Criteria: Incoming freshmen who have visual, auditory or other significant physical disabilities. Preference given to Indiana residents from rural communities. Contact Disability Services for Students, (812) 855-7578.

Indiana University Foundation Scholarships
Merit and/or Need-based
Amount: Varies
Separate Application Required
Merit and need-based scholarships from IU supporters.
Apply through IU Foundation, 812-855-9922.

Reserve Officers' Training Corps Scholarship—Air Force
Merit-based
Amount: Fee remission and stipend, Renewable
Separate application required
U.S. citizens in IU Air Force ROTC program. GPA, SAT/ACT. Includes book and monthly stipends.
Contact IU Air Force ROTC, (812) 855-4191.

Reserve Officers' Training Corps Scholarship—Army
Merit-based
Amount: Fee remission and stipend, Renewable
Separate application required
U.S. citizens in the IU Army ROTC program. World-class Leadership, academic excellence, physical fitness, extracurricular activities. Includes book and monthly stipends.
Contact IU Army ROTC, (812) 855-7682.

Residential Programs & Services Housing Discounts
Programs: Residence Scholars and Co-ops – both require living in specific housing units. Capacity is limited, assignments to both based on contract and application submission date. Indicate interest on housing contract and application.
Amount:  Reduced room costs range up to 45% off standard room rates
Criteria for Residence Scholars requires new residents to have a SAT score of 1770 (Critical Reading, Math, and Writing) and be in the top 10% of their high school graduating class. Continuation in the Residence Scholar program requires a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Contact Residential Programs and Services, (812) 855-5601,
(800) 817-6371.

Scholarship Search Engines
Merit and/or Need Based
Amount: Varies
Separate applications required
The Office of Student Financial Assistance provides a list of scholarship search engines (non-IU programs) that provide national searches of scholarship opportunities for students based on a variety of criteria.

State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana Grants and Scholarships
Merit and/or Need Based
Amount: Varies
Separate application required; file the FAFSA by March 1
Criteria vary; for Indiana Residents only.
Contact State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana, (317) 232-2350, (888) 528-4719.