First-Year Scholarships

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Global Engagement Scholarship (IU Academic)

The 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 1st

Award amount:

Award amounts will vary. 

Eligibility requirements:

Submit a complete application for admission to Indiana University by February 1st for consideration.

Residency requirements:

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 be considered for Hutton Honors College specific scholarship opportunities. For additional information on these scholarship opportunitines, please visit the Hutton Honors College's scholarship information page here. 

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 1st. For additional eligibility information and questions, please contact the Hutton Honors College's scholarship coordinator Bryce Campbell at bgficthe@indiana.edu. 

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. Students should submit their General Scholarship Application to be considered for these scholarships. 

Deadline for application:

February 1st

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. Students should submit their General Scholarship Application to be considered for these scholarships. 

Deadline for application:

February 1st

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 Jewish Studies Scholarships

The Jewish Studies department offers 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. Please see the Jewish Studies website for additional information and application.

For questions, please email iujsp@indiana.edu. 

Deadline for application:

January 27th

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

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

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