First-Year Scholarships

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21st Century Scholarship Covenant

The 21st Century Scholarship Covenant is an IU-funded award designed to supplement the state-funded 21st Century Scholarship and help eligible Indiana residents with high financial need earn college degrees.

Award amount:

The amount of the award varies by each student’s financial aid profile. The 21st Century Scholarship will cover the costs of tuition and mandatory fees. For eligible students who have unmet financial need after other scholarships or grants are applied, the Covenant will provide additional funding to assist with budgeted housing and living, books, and supplies.

The receipt of other gift aid and the student's Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) are also considered in determing the amount of the Covenant award.  

Eligibility requirements:

Learn more about the eligibility requirements on our 21st Century Scholarship Covenant page.

Hoosier Link students who successfully transfer to IU Bloomington after no more three consecutive terms at Ivy Tech (fall, spring, and summer) are eligible to be considered for the Covenant award.

Residency requirements:

In-state

Adam W. Herbert Presidential Scholars Program

The Adam W. Herbert Presidential Scholars Program (HPS) gives top-achieving high school graduates in Indiana a head start on reaching their college goals with a four-year renewable scholarship. Funded by the Lilly Endowment, Inc., the program welcomes a minimum of 30 incoming Indiana University freshmen every year.

Award amount:

Please see the Herbert Presidential Scholars Program's page for information on awarding amounts and program benefits. 

Eligibility requirements:

Students must be nominated to be considered for this scholarship. For information on this nomination process, please visit the scholarship's Nomniations & Eligibility page. 

Residency requirements:

In-state

Annexstad Family Foundation

Students interested in receiving this scholarships are encouraged to complete their FAFSA by April 15th.

Award amount:

Award amount varies by class year. Leveraging government aid and institutional awards, the annual scholarship award will effectively close the "gap" on the total cost of attendance (COA).

Eligibility requirements:

The Annexstad Family Foundation Leaders for Tomorrow scholarship is a merit and financial need-based award. Recipients are selected by Indiana University. For questions regarding eligibility, please contact the Indiana University Office of Scholarships.

Residency requirements:

In-state and Out-of-state

Christine Marie Jegen Scholarship

The Christine Marie Jegen Scholarship is awarded to incoming freshmen at the Bloomington campus who have demonstrated high academic ability, while also demonstrating exceptional ability in the areas of music, art, and/or writing. The donors have a preference that this scholarship be awarded to women, and that financial need not be considered when selecting recipient(s). 

This scholarship can be found and applied to in a student's "Other Recommended Opportunities" section of their General Scholarship Application.

Award amount:

This scholarship awards up to the student's cost of attendance, or the total amount of tuition and fees, books and supplies, and housing and food expenses, for four years of study at the Bloomington campus. 

Eligibility requirements:

To apply and be considered for this scholarship, students must meet the following eligibility requirements: 

  1. Have maintained a 3.6 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
  2. Demonstrate high academic ability.
  3. Demonstrate exceptional ability in the areas of music, art, and/or writing.

For additional eligibility information, please contact the Office of Scholarships at scholar@iu.edu. 

Residency requirements:

In-state

Cox Scholars Program

The Jesse H. and Beulah Chanley Cox Scholars Program affirms and rewards the efforts of Indiana resident students who have demonstrated the motivation and resourcefulness required for success through their hard work and solid academic performance. Selected scholars engage in meaningful work for 10 to 12 hours per week. The program is a family of six different scholarships, which only differ by the work component.

Deadline for Application: 

February 1, 2024 (applicable only to first-year students)

Award amount:

A scholarship package that-in conjunction with any other institutional funding and/or federal or state entitlements-will total the official cost of attendance at Indiana University Bloomington.

Eligibility requirements:

Eligibility requirements vary by each scholarship program. Please see the Cox Scholars Program website for additional information.

Note: NCAA Athletes are not eligible for Cox Scholars scholarships. 

Residency requirements:

In-state

Dean's Scholarship (IU Academic)

The Dean’s Scholarship is a four-year IU Academic Scholarship awarded to incoming first-year out-of-state students based on high academic performance. Recipients will be notified by the Office of Scholarships via email and then followed by a letter in the mail. Notifications will begin being sent to selected students starting mid-December via email, which will be followed by a letter in the mail. These notifications will continue being sent to selected students on a rolling basis. 

Deadline for application:

November 1st

Award amount:

Award amounts vary

Eligibility requirements:

Submit a complete application for admission to Indiana University by November 1st for consideration.

Residency requirements:

Out-of-state

First Nations Scholarship Program

The First Nations Scholarship Program will cover the direct cost of attendance, plus books and supplies, as well as provide support programming for four years. All incoming first-year and transfer undergraduate Native students who are represented in federally recognized tribal affiliation data, provide official documentation of their tribal identification and have financial need are eligible.

Deadline for Application:

February 1st

Award amount:

Direct Costs plus Books and Supplies as listed on Student Central's website.

Eligibility requirements:

Student must be an admitted incoming first-year or transfer undergraduate student and have completed the General Scholarship Application. The student will need to complete the additional application to submit their official documentation of their tribal affiliation. 

Residency requirements:

In-state and Out-of-state

Global Engagement Scholarship (IU Academic)

The Global Engagement Scholarships are four-year scholarships awarded to incoming first-year international students of the highest academic quality. Academic performance is assessed through information provided in the IU Admissions application, including official testing and high school transcript information. No additional scholarship application is needed. Only test scores received directly from the testing agency will be considered for scholarship and admission processes.

Deadline for application:

February 1st

Award amount:

Award amounts will vary. 

Eligibility requirements:

Submit a complete application for admission to Indiana University by February 1st for consideration.

Residency requirements:

International

Groups Scholars Program

Created to increase college attendance among first-generation, underrepresented students at IU, the Groups Scholars Program provides academic, financial, and social support to help students attain a bachelor's degree. Students who are admitted as Groups Scholars spend a little over six weeks during the summer before their freshman year living on campus and taking courses while being introduced to the campus and establishing a network of social and academic support.

Award amount:

Award amounts vary.

Eligibility requirements:
  • Be a resident of the state of Indiana
  • Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen 
  • Have a minimum cumulative high school GPA of at least 2.5
  • Complete the minimum (34 hours) college preparatory courses
  • Meet the income and eligibility guidelines (found on Groups Scholars Program website)
Residency requirements:

In-state

Hudson & Holland Scholars Program

The Hudson & Holland Scholars Program (HHSP) is a scholarship and support program for high-achieving students who are from communities historically excluded due to ethnicity and race. It is the largest merit-based scholarship and support program at Indiana University and serves more than 2,000 students. The program celebrates diversity in all forms and promotes Indiana University's efforts to create a community of educational diversity and inclusion. HHSP is also committed to the recruitment, support, and retention of students who embody the program's core values of leadership, engagement, academics and educational diversity and inclusion.

The Hudson & Holland Scholars Program is open to in-state and out-of-state undergraduate students with outstanding records of academic achievement, strong leadership experiences, and a commitment to service and social justice. Strong consideration is given to students from underrepresented populations, but other applicants will be considered.

Applications and deadlines may apply.

View a complete list of Partnership Awards

Award amount:

Students selected for the Hudson & Holland Scholars Program will receive the Hudson & Holland Scholarship for a total amount of $28,000 to be evenly disbursed over four years of study at Indiana University Bloomington. This means each selected student will receive a $7,000 amount each year for four years. 

Eligibility requirements:

For information on eligibility and the application process, please visit the Hudson & Holland website or contact the Hudson & Holland Scholars Program directly.

Residency requirements:

In-state and Out-of-state

Hutton Honors College Scholarship

The exceptional and highly motivated first-year students who are directly admitted into the Hutton Honors College (HHC) may also be considered for Hutton Honors College specific scholarship opportunities. For additional information on these scholarship opportunitines, please visit the Hutton Honors College's scholarship information page here. 

Award amount:

Awards range from $1,000 to $4,000 per year and are renewable for four years.

Eligibility requirements:

To be reviewed for Hutton Honors College (HHC) Scholarships, students who meet the HHC direct admission criteria must apply to Indiana University by November 1st. For additional eligibility information and questions, please contact the Hutton Honors College's scholarship coordinator Bryce Campbell at bgficthe@indiana.edu. 

Residency requirements:

In-state and Out-of-state and International

IU Alumni Association Scholarships

The various chapters of the IU Alumni Association have scholarships available for IU students, separated into five different sections. Whether your relatives are IU alumni or not, you may want to look at these scholarships to determine which ones are relevant for you. Students should submit their General Scholarship Application to be considered for these scholarships. 

Deadline for application:

February 1st

Award amount:

Varies per award.

Eligibility requirements:

Eligibility is based on award.

Residency requirements:

In-state and Out-of-state and International

IU Foundation Scholarships

The IU Foundation annually awards a multitude of donor directed scholarships created by friends of Indiana University who believe in the importance of education and your future as an IU student. Students should submit their General Scholarship Application to be considered for these scholarships. 

Deadline for application:

February 1st

Award amount:

Amount varies based on award.

Eligibility requirements:

Eligibility is based upon award.

Residency requirements:

In-state and Out-of-state and International

IU Jewish Studies Scholarships

The Jewish Studies department offers multiple scholarships of up to $60,000 ($15,000/year for 4 years) for incoming Jewish Studies majors or Jewish sacred music students entering Indiana University. Please see the Jewish Studies website for additional information and application.

For questions, please email iujsp@indiana.edu. 

Deadline for application:

January 27th

Award amount:

Multiple scholarships of up to $60,000 ($15,000/year for 4 years).

Eligibility requirements:

For incoming Jewish Studies majors or Jewish sacred music students entering Indiana University.

Residency requirements:

In-state and Out-of-state and International

IU Merit Finalist Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to National Merit Finalists who are offered sponsorship through organizations outside of IU Bloomington.

Award amount:

This scholarship is awarded for an annual amount of $1,000 for four years ($4,000 in total).

Eligibility requirements:

Please see the National Merit Scholarship Corporation's scholarship information page for eligibility requirements. 

Residency requirements:

In-state and Out-of-state

IU National Hispanic Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to students recognized through the National Hispanic Recognition Program. 

Award amount:

This scholarship is awarded for an annual amount of $1,000 over four years ($4,000 in total).

Eligibility requirements:

To be considered for this scholarship, students should email scholar@iu.edu with the following information: 

  1. Full Name
  2. University ID (UID)
  3. National Hispanic Recognition Program certificate - ensure to include this as either a .pdf or .jpeg attachment, not as a URL link.
Residency requirements:

In-state and Out-of-state

IU Office of National Scholarships & Awards

The Office of National Scholarships and Awards is sponsored by the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education (OVPUE). Its mission is to promote participation in nationally-competitive award programs and undergraduate research.

The scholarship and awards NSA helps students pursue are funded by agencies outside Indiana University and usually require national or international competition. Several awards are administered by IU offices and require a campus-level nomination before students may compete at the national or international level. Students interested in any IU administered award should contact the campus representative for that award for more information about how to apply.

Award amount:

Varies per year.

Eligibility requirements:

Students interested in any IU administered award should contact the campus representative for that award for more information about how to apply.

Residency requirements:

In-state and Out-of-state and International

Jean Ann Ford Fund for Education Scholarship

This scholarship awards up to $10,000/year for up to 4 years for first year or transfer students from Indiana who are admitted for Fall 2023, majoring in elementary education or early childhood education. Ten scholarships are planned to be awarded.

Special consideration is given to underrepresented males, including but not limited to financially challenged students, and/or students with diverse cultural experiences.

The Jean Ann Ford Fund has been established as a reflection of the School of Education's commitment to diversity.

Award amount:

Up to $10,000/year for up to 4 years

Eligibility requirements:

Scholarship is for first year or transfer students from Indiana who are admitted, majoring in elementary education or early childhood education.

Residency requirements:

In-state

Lauren Robel Bicentennial Scholarship

The Lauren Robel Bicentennial Scholarship provides a scholarship opportunity for incoming freshman students from select counties across the state of Indiana. Eligibility for the program is based on Indiana county of residence. Qualifying students receive a scholarship of $2,500 annually (for four years) toward the direct cost of attendance at Indiana University Bloomington.

Award amount:

This scholarship is awarded as a total amount of $10,000 to be evenly distributed over four years of study at IU Bloomington. The yearly award amount is $2,500. 

Eligibility requirements:

This scholarship is awarded to all admitted incoming first-year students from select counties in the state of Indiana. 

Residency requirements:

In-state

MacDonald Scholars Program

The MacDonald Scholars Program supports incoming IU Bloomington undergraduate students with a passion for civic engagement and a drive to create positive change in their communities and around the world. On campus, MacDonald Scholars connect with supportive staff members, community leaders, and one another through unique engagement opportunities. Scholars make a difference by completing a minimum of 280 hours of meaningful service every year, serving in the Bloomington community and in their home communities.

Deadline for application:

February 1st

Award amount:

This scholarship is awarded for a total amount of either $20,000 ($5,000/year for up to 4 years) or $36,000 ($9,000/year for up to 4 years) based on student's residency (in-state vs out-of-state).

Eligibility requirements:

To be eligible for the MacDonald Scholars Program, an incoming freshman must:

  • Have demonstrated financial need, verified through a completed FAFSA on file.
  • Complete the General Scholarship Application in the IU Scholarships tab in One.IU.
  • After completing the General Scholarship Application, search for “MacDonald” in Recommended Opportunities, select “IUB-Scott MacDonald Scholars Program,” and complete the application questions.
  • Immigrants and children of immigrants are encouraged to apply for this scholarship.
Residency requirements:

In-state and Out-of-state

Pell Promise

Federal Pell Grants are offered to incoming freshmen based on financial need. The Pell Promise provides the balance of funding needed to cover full tuition and fees for all admitted Indiana resident students who qualify for Pell Grants.

Award amount:

Tuition and mandatory fees that are not covered by the Federal Pell Grant or other types of grant aid.

Eligibility requirements:

Students will need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the IU Bloomington priority deadline (April 15) to be considered for an IU Pell Promise Award. If awarded a Federal Pell Grant, you will automatically be considered for the IU Pell Promise Award.

Residency requirements:

In-state

Provost's Scholarship (IU Academic)

The Provost's Scholarship is a four-year IU Academic Scholarship awarded to incoming first-year Indiana resident students based on high academic performance. Recipients will be notified by the Office of Scholarships via email and then followed by a letter in the mail. Notifications begin mid-December via email and will be followed with a letter in the mail. These notifications will continue to be sent out on a rolling basis following a student receiving their admission decision. 

Deadline for application:

November 1st

Award amount:

Award amounts vary

Eligibility requirements:

Submit a complete application for admission to Indiana University by November 1st for consideration.

Residency requirements:

In-state

Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Scholarship - Air Force

Air Force ROTC (AFROTC) has two scholarship programs: the High School Scholarship Program (HSSP) and the In-College Scholarship Program (ICSP). The HSSP program is tailored toward graduating high school seniors, who initially must apply by December 1st of their senior year. From there, candidates are selected for interviews and recipients are chosen who go on to choose and attend an eligible AFROTC college.

The In-College Scholarship Program (ICSP) is designed for cadets who have already started college and are in Air Force ROTC. To be eligible, those cadets need to have attended college/AFROTC for at least one semester. This scholarship is only available to cadets in their first or second year of the program. Cadets don't apply for this scholarship; faculty/cadre nominate eligible cadets who then are selected via a centralized board at Air Force ROTC headquarters.

Award amount:

Both scholarships offer 100% of in-state tuition and fees paid for, up to $18,000 per year; a $600 text book stipend and $300/$350/$450/$500 per month tax-free stipend to freshman/sophomores/juniors/seniors, respectively.

Eligibility requirements:

Please reference the scholarship's information page for information on eligibility requirements. 

Residency requirements:

In-state and Out-of-state

Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Scholarship - Army

Whether you’re in high school or attending IU, Army ROTC has scholarships available. Army ROTC grants more than $270 million in merit-based scholarships to 13,000+ students each year. Scholarships are awarded based on a student’s merit and grades, not financial need. Army ROTC scholarships consist of two-, three-, and four-year scholarship options based on the time remaining to complete your degree, full-tuition scholarships, the option for room and board in place of tuition, if you should qualify, and additional allowances for books and fees. Contact Ralph Vargas with any questions at 812-855-9568 or rrvargas@indiana.edu.

Award amount:

ARMY ROTC Scholarships may be used to pay for tuition or room/board. Also provide a book allowance and monthly living stipend based on your level in the program.

Eligibility requirements:

Basic qualifications for scholarships eligibility include: U.S. citizen, 17–26 years old, high school diploma, minimum GPA of 2.50, minimum SAT score of 1000, minimum ACT score of 19, and medically qualified. When at IU, you will be reviewed each semester, must pass fitness test, and maintain 2.0 semester GPA.

Residency requirements:

In-state and Out-of-state

Wells Scholars Program

The Wells Scholars Program makes awards annually to 18–22 incoming first-year students who have shown exceptional academic accomplishment and promise, fine character and leadership, significant involvement in extracurricular activities, concern for their communities, and interest in the larger world. All high schools may nominate up to two seniors each year for consideration for the scholarship. Students who are not selected by their high school or otherwise wish to participate in the selection process can be considered for nomination by the Office of Admissions or the Office of International Services.

Award amount:

Wells Scholarships provide tuition, academic fees, a living-expenses stipend, a summer experience grant, and support for overseas study.

Eligibility requirements:

Outstanding students interested in the Wells Scholars Program nomination and selection process must be nominated and submit all required materials by November 1.

Residency requirements:

In-state and Out-of-state and International

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