Scholarships provide financial support for your education—unlocking opportunities that might not have been possible otherwise. The Office of Scholarships administers only some of the scholarships available to Indiana University Bloomington students. This site includes several scholarship opportunities and funding resources that we don’t oversee, such as IU school and departmental scholarships and non-IU scholarships opportunities.
Let's review how scholarships work
74% of IU Bloomington undergraduates received grant or scholarship aid in 2022–23 (National Center for Education Statistics)
An overview of the process
We encourage all admitted students to seek out scholarships to help cover the cost of college, whether you’re a first-year student, a student transferring to IU, a nontraditional student, or even a current Hoosier.
Here are some of the key steps in the IU Bloomington scholarship process:
Incoming students:
- All incoming students who submit a complete application for admission by the November 1 early action (non-binding) deadline of November 1 will receive the highest IU scholarship consideration.
- Submit the IU Scholarships Application by February 1.
- Incoming students will know by March 15 if they have received a scholarship(s) from Indiana University. Students should base their enrollment decisions based on the amount shown in their Financial Aid Summary following March 15.
Current IU students:
- Submit the IU Scholarships Application as soon as possible each year.
Review the Dates to Know page for the full timeline for IU scholarships.
In your scholarship search, we encourage you to leave no stone unturned. You may be eligible for external scholarships, some of which are listed in the Non-IU Scholarships page You may also find opportunities through IU schools and departments, nonprofit organizations, local businesss, or you own high school.
At IU, scholarships give you even more than money. The Office of Scholarships provides a supportive scholar community and valuable resources for all aspects of student life.
Carson Billingsley, Class of 2023, College of Arts + Sciences
All students who apply by the November 1 Early Action (non-binding) deadline will receive the highest scholarship consideration, regardless of whether or not they choose to have test scores considered as part of their application.