Indiana University Bloomington offers a variety of scholarship opportunities for incoming students. You’ll receive consideration for IU Academic Scholarships and for the Selective Scholarship Application just by applying for admission to IU before the November 1 early action deadline.
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Hamilton Lugar School (HLS) of Global and International Studies
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.
Award amount:
Varies from $600 to $8,000, which include one-time and renewable awards.
Eligibility requirements:
All applicants to HLS degrees who are admitted to IU and fill out the SSA are considered individually for direct admission and scholarships.
Residency requirements:
In-state and Out-of-state and International
Hutton Honors College Scholarship
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.
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 1. Students who submit their complete Selective Scholarship Application (including recommendation letters) the earliest will receive priority scholarship review from the Hutton Honors College.
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..
Deadline for application:
March 10, 2023
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. 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
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 Global Engagement Scholarship
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
Award amount:
Award amounts vary
Eligibility requirements:
Submit a complete application for admission to Indiana University by February 1, 2023 for consideration.
Residency requirements:
International
IU Jewish Studies Scholarships
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
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 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
Office of Disability Services for Students Scholarships
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
Award amount:
Varies
Eligibility requirements:
- Student must be registered with the Office of Disability Services for Students.
- Student must meet the criteria stipulated by the donors listed on the Disability Services website.
- Must be a full time student (see website for definitions).
- For scholarships that give preference to students with demonstrated financial need, the applicant’s Expected Family Contribution (EFC), calculated from their FAFSA, will be a determining factor after all other criteria have been met.
- Once all criteria are met for scholarships that give preference to students with demonstrated financial need, the EFC and amount of Pell funding will be determining factors.
Residency requirements:
In-state and Out-of-state and International
The College of Arts + Sciences
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.
Award amount:
The College of Arts and Sciences 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. Most awards range from $1,000 to $4,000 and are renewable provided students maintain eligibility requirements.
Eligibility requirements:
The College of Arts and Sciences uses the Selective Scholarship Application to consider students for scholarships and special programs.
Residency requirements:
In-state and Out-of-state and International
The Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering Scholarship Programs
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.
Award amount:
Award amounts typically vary from $500 to $3,000 per year
Eligibility requirements:
Submit a complete application for admission by November 1 to be considered for the Selective Scholarship Application. Students who are automatically directly admitted to Luddy are considered for these scholarship opportunities.
Residency requirements:
In-state and Out-of-state and International
The Media School's Honors Programs
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).
Award amount:
Varies
Eligibility requirements:
Submit complete application for Admissions by November 1 and meet following academic standards to be considered for Selective Scholarship Application (SSA):
- GPA of 3.6 or above on a 4.0 scale
Residency requirements:
In-state and Out-of-state and International
The O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs
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.
Award amount:
Multiple awards range from $750 to $9,000 per year and are renewable for four years.
Eligibility requirements:
Submit a complete application for admission by November 1 to be considered for the Selective Scholarship Application.
Residency requirements:
In-state and Out-of-state and International
The School of Education Direct Admit Scholars Program
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.
Award amount:
Awards are competitive and typically vary from $1,000 to $3,000 per year
Eligibility requirements:
Submit a complete application for admission by November 1 to be considered for the Selective Scholarship Application.
Residency requirements:
In-state and Out-of-state and International
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