The Office of Scholarships is here to connect you with a wide range of scholarship opportunities available across Indiana University Bloomington. Use the scholarship sorter below to explore options you may be intereted in or qualify for—and remember, these are just some of the many opportunities avaiable to you as an IU student.
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You may be eligible for different types of scholarship opportunities based on information such as your student status, residency status, and financial need. This means that some scholarships may require you to be a new student or returning student, be from Indiana or from out-of-state or international, or display financial need by having a completed FAFSA on file. Review the information below to learn more before you begin your search.
First-year applicants who submit their complete application for admission before the November 1 early action (non-binding) deadline will be considered for IU academic scholarships. There is no additional application for these scholarships.
We recommend filing your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible. Many scholarships and other forms of financial aid require students to have a FAFSA on file.
All incoming students should submit their IU Scholarships Application by February 1. Then complete any additional applications listed under "Other Recommended Opportunities".
All incoming student scholarship selections are finalized by March 15. Only scholarship recipients will be notified. Following March 15, students should use their Financial Aid Summary to make enrollment decisions.
Complete the IU Scholarships Application each year to search for additional scholarship opportunities. The IU Scholarships Application opens to currently enrolled students at IU Bloomington beginning in September—so make sure to check in early and check back often as scholarship opportunities are added throughout the academic year.
Additional scholarship opportunities may be available at the school and departmental level at IU Bloomington. Requirements and deadlines for these scholarships vary.
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Use the sorter below to search for scholarships offered by Indiana University Bloomington. Be sure to select your student type and your residency to help focus your search.
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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 differ by the student population and work component.
First-year students are eligible for Cox Civic, Engagement, Exploratory, Legacy, and Research Scholarships. Current students at IU Bloomington and transfer students are eligible for the Cox Legacy Scholarship. Non-traditional students are eligible for the Cox Access Scholarship.
Deadline for Application:
February 1: First-Year and Current IU Bloomington Students
April 15: Non-Traditional Students (Cox Access Scholarship)
June 15: Transfer Students (Cox Legacy Scholarship)
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
First Nations Scholarship Program
The First Nations Scholarship provides funding and programming to incoming first-year and transfer undergraduate Native students studying at Indiana University Bloomington.
To apply for this scholarship, after completing the General Scholarship Application step, students should search for "IUB-First Nations" in Recommended Opportunities and select the IUB-First Nations scholarship opportunity. Upload official documentation of tribal affiliation, complete all additional application requirements, then submit the application. Finally, ensure your FAFSA is submitted before February 1.
Deadline for Application:
February 1
Award amount:
Scholarship recipients will receive funding up to their direct costs, plus books and supplies, at Indiana University Bloomington for up to four years.
Eligibility requirements:
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Are a U.S.citizen (in-state or out-of-state).
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Are an admitted incoming student (first-year and transfer students are eligible).
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Demonstrate financial need through submitting a FAFSA by February 1.
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And have federally recognized tribal affiliation.
Residency requirements:
In-state and Out-of-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.
Deadline for Application:
Varies
Award amount:
$7,000
Eligibility requirements:
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.
For more eligibility and application details, please visit the Hudson & Holland website here or contact the Hudson & Holland Scholars Program.
Residency requirements:
In-state and Out-of-state
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 IU Scholarships Application by February 1 to be considered for these scholarships.
Deadline for application:
February 1
Award amount:
Varies
Eligibility requirements:
Eligibility requirements may vary per scholarship opportunity.
Residency requirements:
In-state and Out-of-state and International
IU Office of National Scholarships & Awards
The Office of National Scholarships and Awards (NSA) 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 NSA helps students pursue opportunities that are funded by agencies outside Indiana University and 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.
Deadline for Application:
Varies
Award amount:
Varies
Eligibility requirements:
Eligibility requirements may vary per scholarship opportunity.
Residency requirements:
In-state and Out-of-state and International
Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarship
The Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarship is awarded each year to academically talented members of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society transferring to Indiana University Bloomington. This scholarship is awarded as a one-time amount of $3,000 to be used in the student's first year on the Bloomington campus. The student must be transferring from another Phi Theta Kappa institution located in the state of Indiana.
Deadline to apply:
July 25
Award amount:
$3,000
Eligibility requirements:
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must meet all eligibility requirements:
- Indiana Resident.
- Member of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) international honor society.
- Transferring from a PTK institution located in Indiana.
- Have an overall 3.5 cumulative GPA from their previous PTK institution.
- Meet transfer admissions standards.
- Maintain full-time enrollment (minimum 12-credit hours) each semester.
Residency requirements:
In-state