The 21st Century Scholarship Covenant provides additional financial support to 21st Century Scholars at IU Bloomington who qualify.

The Adam W. Herbert Presidential Scholars Program recognizes a select number of Indiana resident students annually in the incoming freshman class.

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

This scholarship, endowed in the memory of Dale E. Stinefield, was created by the donor to award students from Wes-Del High School and Alexandria Monroe High School who are leaders within their school and community, have a strong character, and have shown dedication and focus to their academic goals and objectives related specifically to their desired IU degree. Application in One.IU under the “Scholarships” task. 

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 happen mid-February. 

Deadline for application:

November 1

The Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design recognizes incoming first year students’ creative talents through various scholarships. Students who indicate a major within the Eskenazi School and are invited to complete the Selective Scholarship Application (SSA) will be considered for available awards. All Eskenazi School scholarships on the SSA require a portfolio submission.

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.

The Hamilton Lugar School (HLS) of Global and International Studies promotes understanding of global issues informed by the in-depth knowledge of history, culture, and language.

Highly qualified incoming freshmen are eligible for an array of scholarships.

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

The exceptional and highly motivated first-year students who are directly admitted into the Hutton Honors College (HHC) may also apply for a Hutton Honors College Scholarships via the Selective Scholarship Application (SSA).

To be considered for the HHC Selective Scholarship Application (SSA), students must submit a complete application for IU admission by November 1 and be admitted directly to the Hutton Honors College. Students who submit their complete SSA (including recommendation letters) the earliest will receive priority scholarship review from the Hutton Honors College.

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..

Deadline for application:

March 10, 2023

The Christopher A. Bowden Memorial Scholarship is for graduates of Lawrence North High School. In October 1994, IU student Christopher A. Bowden tragically died serving the country he loved so much. In the wake of this tragedy, an endowment fund was established in Chris’ name.

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. You can complete the online application through One.IU, as well as the individual printable applications listed on the IU Foundation website. Only the students who are chosen to receive IU Foundation Scholarships will be notified the first week of June through your IU EMAIL ADDRESS. Don’t forget to check your IU email account and submit all the materials indicated in your notification.

All questions, concerns, or comments can be sent to iufschol@indiana.edu or call 1-800-558-8311.

Deadline for application:

March 10, 2023

The IU 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 1, 2023

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 in Fall 2023. “The best Jewish Studies undergraduate experience in the U.S” with more than 200 alumni working in careers related to Jewish Studies. To apply for Fall 2023 Jewish Studies scholarships, visit our website. Deadline: Thursday, January 27, 2023.

Questions? iujsp@indiana.edu and visit our website.

Deadline for application:

January 27, 2023

IU awards this scholarship to National Merit Finalists offered sponsorship through organizations outside of IU Bloomington. Please contact the Office of Scholarships to determine if you are eligible.

IU awards this scholarship to all students recognized through the National Hispanic Recognition Program. 

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.

The Indiana County Fee Remission is a merit-based award with a rich history at Indiana University Bloomington. This award covers a ignificant portion–88%–of IU Bloomington tuition during the academic year.

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.

Kelley Scholars are part of the Business Honors Program community and receive small-group mentoring from Kelley faculty. Special events for Kelley Scholars contribute to building friendships and personal development. Students selected for Kelley Scholars receive up to 4 consecutive years of standard tuition and fees, a stipend for living expenses, and a study abroad opportunity.

The Kelley Scholars program is one of the country’s premier undergraduate business scholarships. The Kelley Scholars Program was created from a monetary gift from the late E. W. Kelley and his family, made to IU in fall 1997. The university named its school of business for the Kelley family in acknowledgement of the gift. Kelley was founder and managing partner of Kelley & Partners Ltd., and chairman of Consolidated Products Inc. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration at the IU School of Business in 1939.

The Kelley Scholars program chooses 10 outstanding incoming freshman applicants each year for this premier award.  Applicants' academic profiles typically have a 3.9 GPA and a 1450 SAT and/or 33 ACT or equivalent (test optional); and possess outstanding high school achievements and demonstrated leadership skills.  If you are eligible to apply for the Kelley Scholarship you will be invited to complete the Selective Scholarship Application (SSA). Students must meet the following guidelines and provide all necessary documentation.

The Kelley Office of Diversity Initiatives provides three different scholarships for exceptional students who are directly admitted to the Kelley School of Business. If you are receiving the SSA and you will not receive automatic Direct Admission, we encourage you to request review of your application.

• The William R. Fry Scholars’ Program is more than a prestigious scholarship. It is a support system that helps you excel at the Kelley School and in your career. Founded by Kelley alumnus William R. Fry, it gives gifted students the financial support to attend a top business school and the personal support to find their path to success. The Fry Scholars’ Program, along with other IU awards, includes a scholarship to cover standard tuition, room and board, and fees.
• The Dean’s Council Scholarship is a partial scholarship that provides academic, financial and professional development support. The Kelley Dean’s Council was established in 1972 with the mission to provide support to the dean of the Kelley School and serve as a liaison between the school and the business community.
• The Conrad Prebys Scholars’ Program enables talented students to build a foundation for success at the Kelley School of Business. The program was established in 2016 as part of a $20 million gift to Kelley and Indiana University from Conrad Prebys—a proud Kelley alumnus and philanthropist. It supports direct admit first-year students to Kelley who have demonstrated academic excellence.

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.

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 1

This Office of Enrollment Management award supports First Nations students at IU Bloomington. Each year, this will be awarded to one in-state student and one out-of-state student. The award is renewable for up to four years, and students must be enrolled full time at IU and maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA.

Deadline for Application:

March 10

Indiana University’s Disability Services for Students has a limited number of scholarships available for students with disabilities to help offset the cost of tuition. The scholarships are made possible through the generosity of the donors, the Division of Student Affairs, and the Office of Disability Services for Students. Applicants must be IU students who will be enrolled on the Bloomington campus in the upcoming school year.

The recipients of the DSS Scholarships have been selected for the 2023-2024 academic year. Please check with DSS or watch for an announcement each January when an application is posted on the website for the next academic year.

Deadline for application:

2022-23

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.

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 will happen mid-February.

Deadline for application:

November 1

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.

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.

The Surplus Store Scholarship was created with the surplus savings from the Indiana University Surplus Store. Due to the strategic management and vision of Surplus Store Manager Todd Reid and IU Document Service Center assistant director, Craig Porritt the IU Surplus Store Scholarship was created.

Deadline for application:

Scholarship recipients will be exclusively selected by the IU Office of Scholarships.

The College of Arts and Sciences uses the Selective Scholarship Application to consider students for scholarships and special programs. Direct Admit students indicating majors within the College of Arts and Sciences are eligible to be considered for these scholarships.

Freshman Scholarships—The College offers a number of scholarships to accomplished incoming freshmen. Amounts of the scholarships will vary and are based on academic merit, financial need, and/or donor intent.

Integrated Freshman Learning Experience (IFLE)—IFLE integrates coursework and research in biology, biochemistry, and neuroscience in two unique phases: A six-week residential summer research lab experience and a three-module freshman research-based biological sciences honors course. As an IFLE student, you will come to campus the summer before your freshman year for an intensive six-week research experience—related to your interests—in a faculty research laboratory. When the school year begins, you will participate in a two-semester research-based honors course covering genome biology, biochemistry, and neurobiology with the opportunity to continue as a STARS student working in a research lab throughout your undergraduate career. Through IFLE, you will develop skills in problem-solving, strategic thinking, time management, working in teams, research ethics, effective cross-cultural communication, and professional networking.

Science, Technology, and Research Scholars (STARS)—STARS is a co-curricular program that accepts Direct Admit students with identified majors in in the College and, in most cases, prior research experience and creativity activity experience. (Students without prior research or creative activity experience are encouraged to apply to the ASURE program and pursue STARS admission after completion.) As a STARS participant, you’ll begin working the first semester of your freshman year under the guidance of a faculty mentor, who will train you on research methods and help you work towards developing an independent research project. Your work in STARS will help you develop skills in problem-solving, strategic thinking, time management, working in teams, research ethics, effective cross-cultural communication, and professional networking.

The Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering recognizes academically successful resident and non-resident students through diverse scholarships and the direct admit community. Applicants will need to major in either the Bachelor of Science in Informatics, the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, the Bachelor of Science in Intelligent Systems Engineering, the Bachelor of Science in Data Science, or the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and Global Policy.

Students selected for the Ernie Pyle Scholars or Media Scholars honors programs are directly admitted into their major in The Media School and are eligible to enroll in up to six special honors courses. They travel as a group locally, nationally, and internationally with their faculty mentor, who advises them during their four years at The Media School.

• Ernie Pyle Scholars are honors students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism (BAJ).
• Media Scholars are honors students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Media (BAM) or Bachelor of Science in Game Design (BSGD).

The O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs uses the Selective Scholarship Application to recognize high achieving resident and non-resident students with awards ranging from $750 to $9,000 per year and are renewable for four years. The O’Neill School is looking for students with a strong academic record, an interest in leading for the greater good, and a drive to have a positive impact on our world and in our communities.

Students who have been invited to join the School of Education Direct Admit Scholars program are also invited to complete the Selective Scholarship Application (SSA) to be considered for School of Education scholarships. The direct admit program is designed to serve a small number of highly qualified incoming freshmen who demonstrate a strong academic background and a commitment to education. Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic merit, quality of their Selective Scholarship Application, commitment to education, intended program area, and/or other relevant factors.

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.