Financial support from IU alumni and donors
Applying is easy
You can apply for most of our scholarships through [One.IU]. Simply search for “IU scholarships” and apply between September 1 and March 10.
The application takes about 15 minutes to complete and automatically submits you for all scholarships matching your criteria. Some scholarships require you to provide more information, so check your online application periodically for these requests.
IU Foundation scholarships
The IU Foundation awards a multitude of scholarships each year. Most offer $1,000 to $2,000 per year to selected recipients.
These scholarships are not included in IU’s general application, so they require individual applications. Details on how to apply are noted in the descriptions of each scholarship.
If you are awarded an IU Foundation scholarship, you will be notified by the first week of May through your IU email address.
If you have questions, contact iufschol@iu.edu or 800-558-8311.
The A and L Manning Scholarship is available to high school graduates from Kokomo and nearby counties (including Cass, Miami, Grant, Tipton, Clinton, and Carroll) who are interested in the study of law.
This scholarship is available to both undergrad students and law students. It is a yearly award and can be renewed by maintaining high academic achievement and a continued interest in the pursuit of an education in law.
To apply, contact Jeffrey Elftman at manningscholarship@gmail.com or 765-457-6671.
The Edward L. Hutton Scholarship is available to graduates from Bedford North Lawrence High School in Lawrence County, Indiana; Bloomfield Junior-Senior High School in Greene County, Indiana; and Eastern Greene High School in Greene County, Indiana.
Students must have maintained a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, participated in extracurricular activities, displayed good character, and demonstrated financial need. Applicants must be incoming freshmen and full-time students.
Contact the appropriate high school to request an application:
- Bedford North Lawrence High School, 812-279-9756
- Bloomfield Junior-Senior High School, 812-384-4550
Eastern Greene High School, 812-825-5621
Incoming freshman who graduated from Salem High School in Salem, Indiana are eligible for the Gene Hedrick Scholarship. Students must demonstrate academic achievement, impeccable character, and a record of community service.
Contact Salem High School at 812-883-3904 to request an application.
The Kenneth G. and Irene Schaaf Walker Memorial Scholarship is available to students who graduated in the top 25% of their class at Western Boone Junior-Senior High School in Thorntown, Indiana (or Heritage Hills High School in Lincoln City, Indiana if there are no applicants from Western Boone Junior-Senior High School).
Applicants must be incoming freshmen and full-time students. Contact the applicable high school to request an application.
To qualify for Onward! The Curtis R. Simic Scholarship for Leaders, students must be IU Bloomington undergraduates with a full-time course load and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Students should be sophomores or juniors with the expectation of achieving junior or senior status for the upcoming academic year. Students also must have demonstrated outstanding leadership and a commitment to enriching the IU student body through constructive engagement with the university.
Scholarships are considered on a nomination basis. IU Bloomington faculty and staff are invited to submit students for consideration. Complete the nomination form, including a letter of recommendation (250–500 words) by March 10.
IU Alumni Association scholarships
Student leaders and children of IUAA life members, staff, and chapter leaders are eligible to apply for a variety of scholarships. Apply via [One.IU] and contact Eryn Wisler at ewisler@iu.edu or 812-855-4664 if you have questions.
Our IU Collegiate License Plate Program isn’t just a great way to show off school spirit—it's the funding source for IUAA Scholars, which awards $1,000 to more than 30 students each year.
Children of IU Alumni Association life members are eligible for the IUAA Scholars award. Applicants must be an in-state undergraduate or graduate student at any IU campus. Recipients are chosen by the Office of Student Enrollment Services based on financial need and academic achievement. Preference is given to first-time recipients.
The Charles and Jo Ann Linsmith Scholarship is available to children and grandchildren of IU Alumni Association staff members, student leaders of IUAA-sponsored organizations, and IUAA student employees. Selection is based on outstanding character, financial need, and academic achievement.
Each year, a child of an alumni chapter leader who currently serves as an officer or board member receives this $1,500 scholarship. The Jerry Foster Memorial Scholarship is awarded based on academic achievement and financial need as determined by the IUAA Scholarship Committee. Preference is given to first-time recipients. Students must be enrolled as full-time undergraduates on any of the IU campuses.
Campus-based scholarships
Thanks to the generous support of IU alumni and donors, many scholarships are available to students simply for attendance at their specific campus.
IU East Alumni Association Scholarship
The IU East Alumni Association Scholarship is available to IU East students with family members who are IU East alums. Additional qualifications include enrollment in 6–12 credit hours per semester with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. If you’re an incoming freshman, your high school GPA will be used.
To apply, submit a statement describing your future plans and why you should receive this scholarship, as well as a letter of recommendation to the IU East Director of Alumni Relations from an IU alumnus.
The number, amount, and recipients of the scholarship will be determined by the Scholarship Committee of IU East, in consultation with a representative of the IU East Alumni Association.
IU East—Bette G. Davenport Alumni Scholarship
Established in honor of Bette G. Davenport, former IU East Director of Alumni Relations, this $1,000 renewable scholarship is awarded to one full-time or part-time student with a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Preference is given to relatives of current or former IU East Alumni Association board members. Both first-time and returning students are eligible to receive the award.
To apply, submit a letter of recommendation from a current or former IUEAA board member to the IU East Director of Alumni Relations.
Pride of the Pack Scholarships
Pride of the Pack Scholarships aim to help ease the strain of college expenses, award accomplished students, and recognize legacy families for continuing the IU East tradition. Each year, a $1,000 scholarship is granted to one first-year student and one returning student. Applicants must be a child or grandchild of an IU East alum.
To apply, submit a letter of recommendation from an IU East alum to the IU East Director of Alumni Relations.
IU Fort Wayne Alumni Association Scholarship
The IU Fort Wayne Alumni Association awards several $1,000 scholarships to IUFW students each year—apply via [One.IU]
IU Kokomo Alumni Association Scholarship
The IU Kokomo Alumni Association awards scholarships to current and incoming students each year. Preference is given to students who are related to IU Kokomo alumni.
Applications must include a letter of recommendation from an IU Kokomo alum, faculty, or staff member, and submitted by May 1.
IU Northwest Alumni Scholarship
The IU Northwest Alumni Scholarship is available to current sophomores and juniors who are residents of Lake, Porter, LaPorte, Jasper, Newton, or Starke counties.
Students must show consistent enrollment in a minimum of six credit hours at IU Northwest and have maintained a GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Preference will be given to students with a 3.0 or higher.
The number, amount, and recipients of the scholarship will be determined by the Scholarship Committee of IU Northwest. Students can apply via [One.IU]
IU Columbus Alumni Association Scholarship
To qualify for the IU Columbus Alumni Association Scholarship, you must be an undergraduate student at IU Columbus enrolled in at least 12 credit hours per semester. Additionally, you must have a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Along with your application on One.IU, provide a letter of recommendation from an IU Columbus faculty or staff member and an essay answering the following questions:
- As a future graduate, what would your expectations be of your IU Columbus Alumni Association?
- What would your contributions be to IU Columbus?
- Why did you choose IU Columbus?
The number, amount, and recipients of the scholarship will be determined by the Donor Funded Scholarship Committee of IU Columbus, in consultation with a representative of the IU Columbus Alumni Association.
Stefan S. Davis Regatta Scholarship
Undergraduate, graduate, and professional students serving on the Regatta Steering Committee are eligible for the Stefan S. Davis Regatta Scholarship. Other requirements include full-time or part-time status, completion of at least 26 credit hours, and a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
The Regatta Scholarship was named in honor of Stefan Scott Davis, former executive director of the IU Indianapolis Office of Alumni Relations and former senior executive of the IU Alumni Association. The IU Indianapolis Regatta was established under his leadership in 2009 and quickly grew to become a campus tradition. This annual scholarship serves as an example to recipients of the role they will play as dedicated IU Indianapolis alumni.
To apply, contact Kimberly Merritt at kdmerrit@iu.edu or 317-274-8905.
IU South Bend Alumni Honors Scholarship
Each year, the IU South Bend Alumni Association awards ten $5,000 scholarships to incoming freshmen who meet Honors Program criteria.
IU South Bend Non-Traditional Student Scholarship
This $1,000 scholarship is awarded annually to an incoming or current student who has been out of high school for at least three years when first admitted to IU South Bend. To be eligible, you must be enrolled in at least six credit hours.
School-specific scholarships
In honor of the schools they graduated from, many alumni donors have funded scholarships for students attending those schools today.
IU Robert H. McKinney School of Law Alumni Association Scholarship
Each year, four $5,000 scholarships are awarded to incoming 1L students. These scholarships can be renewed annually for students who maintain satisfactory academic performance.
For more information on this scholarship, contact IU McKinney Financial Aid at lawaid@iu.edu
IU School of Dentistry Scholarship
Scholarships of varying amounts are awarded to IU School of Dentistry DDS, dental hygiene, and dental assisting students. For more information, contact the IU School of Dentistry Office of Student Affairs at iusdss@iu.edu or 317-274-8173.
School of Liberal Arts Alumni Association Scholarship
To qualify for the School of Liberal Arts Alumni Association Scholarship, students must be undergraduates who have completed at least 30 credit hours at the School of Liberal Arts at IU Indianapolis. Additionally, you must have maintained a minimum GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must also be actively involved in student organizations, with preference given to involvement in those sponsored by the school.
To apply, submit an essay of no more than 500 words describing your involvement and how it advances the liberal arts values of global citizenship, public dialogue, and community collaboration.
Dorcas Rock Brewer Award
The Dorcus Rock Brewer Award grants $200 to an undergraduate student based on community involvement and extracurricular activities.
Dotaline Allen Award
The Dotaline Allen Award is an annual academic achievement scholarship. It provides $200 to two students—one from the traditional or accelerated BSN program, and the other from the MSN program.
Emily Holmquist Award
The Emily Holmquist Award is a $200 scholarship awarded to a doctoral candidate in the IU School of Nursing.
For more information about these scholarships, contact Chandra Dyson at 317-274-8094.
SPEA Alumni Association Scholarship
Each year, four $1,000 scholarships are awarded to O’Neill School graduate and undergraduate students—two from IU Bloomington and two from IU Indianapolis. Students must demonstrate academic success, public and community service, and extracurricular activities.
IU School of Social Work Scholarship
Each year, a scholarship is awarded to an IU School of Social Work student with high academic achievement and financial need.
Regional IUAA chapter scholarships
IU Alumni Association chapters are located across the nation and around the world, and many award scholarships to their local students.
Central Indiana
The Central Indiana Chapter Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate and graduate students from the Indianapolis metropolitan area attending any IU campus.
Chicago
The Chicago Chapter Scholarship is awarded to IU Bloomington undergraduate students who graduated from a Chicago-area high school.
Dearborn County
The Dearborn County Chapter Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate and graduate students from Dearborn County in Indiana who are attending any IU campus.
East Central Indiana Chapter
The East Central Indiana Chapter Scholarship is awarded to IU Bloomington undergraduate and graduate students who are from Indiana’s Wayne, Fayette, Randolph, or Union counties.
Greater Evansville
The Greater Evansville Chapter Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate and graduate students attending any IU campus and residing in Indiana’s Posey, Perry, Vanderburgh, Warrick, Spencer, or Gibson counties, or in Kentucky’s Henderson, Ohio, Union, Muhlenberg, Webster, or Davies counties.
Johnson County
The Johnson County Chapter Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate and graduate students attending any IU campus who are from Indiana’s Johnson County.
Kentuckiana
The Kentuckiana Scholarship is awarded to students from the Kentuckiana region.
Lakeshore Region
The Lakeshore Region Indiana Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate and graduate students who reside in Indiana’s Lake, Porter, Jasper, or Newton. Multiple scholarships are awarded to students attending or planning to attend IU Bloomington; one is designated for IU Northwest, and other scholarships are open to students attending any IU campus.
Louisville/Southern Indiana
The Louisville/Southern Indiana Chapter Scholarship is awarded to incoming IU Bloomington undergraduate students from Indiana’s Clark, Scott, Harrison, Crawford, Floyd, Washington, and Jefferson counties, as well as Kentucky’s Jefferson, Trimble, Spencer, Bullitt, Nelson, Marion, Henry, Oldham, Shelby, Meade, Breckenridge, Grayson, Hardin, Green, and Carroll counties.
Monroe County
The Monroe County Chapter Scholarship is awarded to incoming IU Bloomington freshman from Indiana’s Monroe County.
St. Joseph County
The St. Joseph County Alumni Chapter Scholarship is awarded to incoming first year students attending any IU campus from Indiana’s St. Joseph County.
St. Louis Metro
The St. Louis Metro Chapter Scholarship is awarded to IU Bloomington undergraduates from the St. Louis metro area.
Twin Cities
The Twin Cities Alumni Chapter Scholarship is awarded to students from the Twin Cities region attending any IU campus.
West Central Indiana Chapter
The West Central Indiana Chapter of the IUAA Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate and graduate students from West Central Indiana attending any IU campus.
Boston
The Boston Chapter of the IUAA Scholarship is awarded to incoming students attending any IU campus.
Atlanta
The Atlanta Chapter Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate and graduate students from the Atlanta area attending any IU campus.
Central Carolina
The Central Carolina Chapter Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate and graduate students from the Central Carolina area attending any IU campus.
Dallas/Fort Worth
The Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter of the IUAA Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate and graduate students from the Dallas/Fort Worth area attending any IU campus.
San Antonio
The San Antonio Chapter Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate and graduate students from San Antonio attending any IU campus.
South Florida
The South Florida Chapter Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate and graduate students from South Florida attending any IU campus.
Washington, D.C.
The Washington, D.C., Chapter Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate and graduate students from the Washington D.C. area attending any IU campus.
Colorado
The Colorado chapter’s David Butler Memorial Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate and graduate students from Colorado attending any IU campus.
Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Chapter Scholarship is awarded to IU Bloomington undergraduate and graduate students from the Los Angeles area.
Seattle Chapter
The Seattle Chapter Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate and graduate students from Seattle attending any IU campus.
Affinity group scholarships
IU affiliate groups bring together alumni and other IU supporters who share a common bond or philanthropic passion. Many of these groups award scholarships.
The DASA Club Scholarship is awarded to seniors from each IU campus who demonstrate financial need and high academic achievement. Recipients are selected through a nomination process and notified of their selection via email and letter from the Scholarship Selection Committee.
Recipients of the DASA Club Scholarship are also eligible for additional awards:
- Norman Hertzer Scholarship, awarded to a pre-med student on the IU Bloomington campus
- Talbot Advocacy Scholarship, awarded to a student dedicated to the field of education from any IU campus
- Major General Joseph O. Butcher Award, awarded to the student with the highest grade point average
To learn more about the DASA Club and its scholarships, contact Rebecca Keith at rekeith@iu.edu or 812-855-1713.
LGBTQ+ Alumni Association Academic Scholarships are available to students attending any IU campus with consideration for their academics, career goals, financial need, leadership, community service, and extracurricular activities—including involvement in activities promoting resilience, understanding, and belonging for all.
The Latino Alumni Association Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate and graduate students attending any IU campus. For more information, contact Leah McRath-Hinton at lmcrath@iu.edu or Eryn Wisler at ewisler@iu.edu.
The Neal-Marshall Alumni Club Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate and graduate students attending any IU campus who have limited resources and have overcome adversity.
For more information, contact Leah McRath-Hinton at lmcrath@iu.edu or Eryn Wisler at ewisler@iu.edu.
The Asian Alumni Association Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate and graduate students attending any IU campus. For more information, contact Leah McRath-Hinton at lmcrath@iu.edu or Eryn Wisler at ewisler@iu.edu.
Emergency funding
If you’re in need of emergency funds, we’re here to help. Choose the corresponding IU campus to apply for available emergency funding.
The 529 Option
When it comes to paying for college, every bit helps. A 529 college savings plan allows you to invest your money so you can financially prepare your children, grandchildren, or yourself for an education. Indiana University is here to assist you in finding a plan that works for you. Visit IU MoneySmarts to learn more.