IU Scholarships for Current Students

Already a Hoosier? Explore your scholarship options

Whether you’re already a Hoosier Scholar or not, you can continue to seek out scholarships as a current IU student. See below for opportunities that might help you fund the rest of your IU education.

We encourage you to visit Student Central for information on all funding sources available to students, especially if your financial situation has changed since starting at IU. Be sure to also explore scholarships from outside sources, aka external scholarships. Our non-IU scholarships page is a great resource for learning more about these types of scholarships!

Tip: Each year, students can complete the General Scholarship Application to search for additional scholarship opportunities. See below for opportunities.

Scholarships for current students:

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Carrie Parker Taylor Scholarship

The Carrie Parker Taylor Scholarship is named after the first African American woman to enroll at IU. This scholarship awards one high-achieving sophomore, junior, or senior and a participant within OVPDEMA programs (such as 21st Century, FASE, Groups Scholars Program, or Hudson & Holland Scholars Program). Priority will be given to first-generation college students with demonstrated financial need.

Deadline for application:

March 1

Award amount:

Varies

Eligibility requirements:

To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must be a high-achieving rising sophomore, junior, or senior and a 21st Century, Groups, or Hudson & Holland scholar. Priority will be given to first-generation college students.

Residency requirements:

In-state and Out-of-state

Cox Legacy Scholarship

The Cox Legacy Scholarship provides for hardworking Indiana residents who are academically strong, have demonstrated financial need, and have a commitment to developing their personal and professional skills while attending Indiana University Bloomington. Students selected as Cox Legacy Scholars engage in 10 to 12 hours of meaningful work each week with a department or office at IU Bloomington.

Deadline for Application: 

February 1

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:

To be eligible for the Cox Legacy Scholars Program, you must:

  • Enter IU classified as an Indiana resident.
  • Be pursuing your first baccalaureate degree.
  • Be a full-time student enrolled in at least 12 credit hours upon arrival and throughout your academic career at IU Bloomington.
  • Have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average at the time of application submission.
  • Be willing to fulfill a 10 to 12 hour per week work commitment.
  • Demonstrate financial need by filing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submitting your Cox application by February 1.

Please note: NCAA athletes are not eligible for the Cox Scholarships.

Residency requirements:

In-state

Distinguished Alumni Service Award (DASA)

DASA scholarships and grants are awarded to deserving seniors attending the campuses of Indiana University. To learn more about DASA, contact Mike Mann, managing director of alumni programs, at .

Award amount:

Varies

Eligibility requirements:

See Distinguished Alumni Service Award (DASA) website for eligibility details.

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.

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 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 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 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 Education Abroad Scholarships

Education Abroad administers more than a dozen different scholarship programs. Scholarships are available in a number of categories, including:

  • Department, school, and program scholarships
  • Scholarships for historically marginalized student groups
  • Scholarships for students from other IU campuses
  • Presidential Match Scholarships
Deadline for Application:

Varies

Award amount:

Varies

Eligibility requirements:

Scholarships are available to support participation in the IU Office of Education Abroad's study abroad programs. Selection criteria vary, but generally include financial need and academic merit. It is recommended that all interested students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1 to be eligible for need-based scholarships.

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

OVPDEI Study Abroad Scholarships

Created in summer 2013 from funding designated by Provost and Executive Vice President of IU Bloomington Lauren Robel, this need-based scholarship supports minority student participation in study abroad programs by assisting them in covering some of the costs associated with international study.

Deadline for Application:

October 21

Award amount:

Varies

Eligibility requirements:

Review the eligibility requirements for this scholarship on OVPDEI's website here.

Residency requirements:

In-state and Out-of-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. 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.

Award amount:

Varies

Eligibility requirements:

Please reference the scholarship's information page here 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.

Award amount:

Varies

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

The Bruce Shuck Family Native American Scholarship

The Bruce Shuck Family Native American Scholarship is intended to promote Native American student involvement at Indiana University Bloomington.

Award amount:

$200–$400

Eligibility requirements:

The Bruce Shuck Family Native American Scholarship is for undergraduate and graduate students on the IU Bloomington campus who demonstrate financial need, with a preference to students of Native American descent. Students do not have to be officially recognized with a tribe to receive the scholarship; however, they should be prepared to write about their tribal affiliation and background.

Residency requirements:

In-state and Out-of-state

Willkie Co-Op Scholarship

The Willkie Co-op Scholarship is available due to the generosity of an IU Bloomington alumnus and a former Willkie Co-op resident. The Willkie Co-op Scholarship was created to ensure the legacy of the Willkie Co-op and further Indiana University's mission. The Willkie Co-op Scholarship is a one-time, $1,000 award for the Spring 2025 semester of undergraduate study at IU Bloomington.

Award amount:

$1,000

Eligibility requirements:

Preference for the scholarship will be given to students whose parent(s) and/or grandparent(s) lived in the Willkie Co-op, which is now part of the Willkie Residence Center. In addition, consideration will also be given to students who will be or who are currently living in any area of the Willkie Residence Center.

Residency requirements:

In-state and Out-of-state

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will open in December. File a FAFSA each year to remain eligible for financial aid.

Emergency funds

In exceptional or unusual circumstances, the Student Advocates Office might be able to provide modest emergency scholarship funds. To learn more, visit studentaffairs.indiana.edu or call them at 812-855-0761. (Note: You may be required to participate in the MoneySmarts program before meeting with a Student Advocates Office representative.)

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