Major-Specific Scholarships for Indiana Resident Freshmen

*Health & Life Science Scholarship

Up to $2,000 in-state/$4,000 out-of-state per year, renewable for 4 years
Deadline: February 15, admission and application

The Health & Life Science Scholars Program is designed for beginning freshmen in the health and life science majors. Contingent upon availability of funds, a Health and Life Science Scholar who is a beginning major may supported up to eight regular (fall/spring) semesters provided that the student continues in a degree program in a health or life science and maintains an overall minimum GPA of 3.5. An applicant must be in the top 25% of their high school graduating class and have a minimum SAT score of 1200 or ACT score of 26. An award recipient may hold only one scholarship funded by the School of Science. Application, essay, transcript, and two letters of recommendation must be received by the Office of Student Scholarships by the deadlines listed above.

*Math & Science Education Scholarship

$2,500 per year, renewable up to 4 years
Deadline: February 15

The Math and Science Teaching Scholarship Program offered by the Urban Center for the Advancement of Math/Science Education, is designed to encourage and to support outstanding high school graduates who desire to pursue a career in math or science teaching at the middle and/or high school level. Eligible students must be in the top 25% of their graduating class and have a minimum 1050 SAT (Math & Critical Reading Sections only) or 22 ACT score; have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale); and must be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. Eligible students from the under-represented minority groups are encouraged to apply.

Sam Masarachia Scholarships

Full tuition and fees, renewable up to 4 years (in-state rate, 12-15 credit hours per semester)
Deadline: February 1, admission and application

New beginning full-time students interested in studies related to labor, senior citizens, and/or community activism are encouraged to apply for this scholarship. Recipients will participate in Masarachia seminars, internships, and related activities. All finalists will be interviewed and scholars will be selected based on academic merit, financial need, and evidence of commitment to and familiarity with one or more of the specified program areas. Qualified applicants must have graduated in the top 40 percent of their high school class with a 1000 SAT or 21 ACT score. Application, essay, transcript, and two recommendation forms must be received by the Office of Student Scholarships by February 1. For more information regarding eligibility requirements or program obligations, visit this website - Sam Masarachia Scholars Website.

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School of Education

Review the School of Education Scholarship opportunities here: School of Education Scholarship Opportunities

School of Engineering and Technology

Apply for the Engineering and Technology scholarships via the IUPUI General Scholarship application on Onestart.

Melba Schumacher Scholarship for Mechanical Engineering

$500 - $4,000, Renewable (3.0 GPA)
Priority Date: February 1, admission and application

The Melba Schumacher Scholarship is available for all traditional, full-time students that are admitted directly into the Mechanical Engineering program.
Preference given to male students that graduated from a Central Indiana High School, but female students will also be considered. Awardees must maintain a 3.0 GPA and 6 hours of service per semester. For more information please contact Dr. Terri Talbert-Hatch at 317-274-8703 or ttalbert@iupui.edu.

Commitment to Engineering Excellence

$2,200 per academic year
Application deadline: February 1.

This is a scholarship gives preference to women and minority students whose presence will enhance the learning environment through increased diversity in the School of Engineering and Technology. Students must be directly admitted to the School of Engineering and Technology in an engineering or engineering technology program. Students may re-apply for this scholarship each year. Students will also have opportunities for paid undergraduate research. Students are required to work in a research lab for five hours per week and attend research and leadership related workshops throughout the semester. For more information please contact Dr. Terri Talbert-Hatch at 317-274-8703 or ttalbert@iupui.edu.

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Herron School of Art and Design

Freshmen Portfolio Scholarships

Up to half tuition for one year
Deadline: April 1

Herron School of Art and Design awards 5-10 incoming freshmen from the state of Indiana annually with these scholarships, based on the student’s portfolio of art work. To be considered for this scholarship, students must submit their portfolio, application form and an essay to Herron School of Art and Design by April 1. For more information about this scholarship and many others not listed here, please call Herron School of Art and Design at (317) 278-9400 or herrart@iupui.edu.

Shared Heritage Scholarship

Up to $3000, renewable
Deadline: April 1

The Shared Heritage Scholarship was established in 1996 in conjunction with the Shared Heritage exhibition at the Indianapolis Museum of Art in recognition of four African-American artists: John W. Hardwick, William Majors, William E. Scott, and Hale Woodruff. Incoming freshmen or transfer students applying to be full-time students to Herron School of Art are eligible for this scholarship. This scholarship is renewable for students who maintain good academic standing in Herron courses (2.50 GPA). A portfolio application is required. Students that add to the diversity at Herron are encouraged to apply. For more information, call (317) 278-9400 or herrart@iupui.edu.

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School of Informatics

*School of Informatics Freshman Scholarship

$1,000, Renewable up to 4 years
Priority date: February 15, admission and application

The School of Informatics is pleased to offer a $1000 scholarship for beginning students who have graduated in the top 25% of their class and have received a minimum SAT score of 1070 or ACT 23. Submit essay and transcript with application.

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Kelley School of Business

*Kelley School of Business – Key Bank Scholarship

$2,000
Deadline: February 15, admission and application

This scholarship is for incoming students who have been directly admitted to the Kelley School of Business and enroll full time. Qualified applicants must have a minimum 3.2 high school GPA on a 4.0 scale. Preference will be given to under-represented populations whose presence will enhance the learning environment through increased diversity at IUPUI. Please contact Brittany Gleitsman, Recruitment and Scholarship Coordinator for the Kelley School of Business, at (317) 274-3506 or bgleitsm@iupui.edu for more information. Back to Top

*Kelley School of Business Sam Jones Diversity Scholarship

$2,500
Deadline: February 15, admission and application

The Kelley School of Business Sam Jones Diversity Scholarship was established to encourage and promote students from diverse backgrounds to study in a degreed curriculum in the IU Kelley School of Business. Applicants must have received a minimum score of 1100 on the SAT or 24 on the ACT with a minimum GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale. Recipients must be directly admitted to the Kelley School of Business. Students who are first-generation college students and/or are from diverse backgrounds whose presence will enhance the learning environment through increased diversity at IUPUI are encouraged to apply. Please contact Brittany Gleitsman, Recruitment and Scholarship Coordinator for the Kelley School of Business, at (317) 274-3506 or bgleitsm@iupui.edu for more information. Back to Top

*Kelley School of Business – Simons Bitzer & Associates Scholarship

$1,500
Deadline: February 15, admission and application

This scholarship is for incoming students who have been directly admitted to the Kelley School of Business and have declared their major as Accounting. Qualified applicants must have a minimum 3.2 high school GPA on a 4.0 scale. Please contact Brittany Gleitsman, Recruitment and Scholarship Coordinator for the Kelley School of Business, at (317) 274-3506 or bgleitsm@iupui.edu for more information. Back to Top

School of Liberal Arts

James R. East Scholarship

$1,000
Deadline: March 1, admission and application

The James R. East Scholarship was established to promote and encourage former members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis (BGCI) to study in a degreed curriculum in the IU School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI. Applicants must be previous members of BGCI, be an incoming freshman with a C or higher high school GPA, be directly admitted to the School of Liberal Arts, have demonstrated financial need as determined by the FAFSA and have academic potential. The scholarship is renewable if a semester grade average of B or higher is maintained. Contact the School of Liberal Arts, Office of Student Affairs at (317) 274-2465 or sla@iupui.edu or Cavanaugh Hall, Room 401, for more information.

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School of Public and Environmental Affairs

*School of Public and Environmental Affairs Scholarship

$500
Priority date: February 15, admission and application

The School of Public and Environmental Affairs is pleased to offer a $500 scholarship for a beginning student majoring in one of our programs, including: criminal justice, public safety management, public affairs management, media and policy studies, policy studies, or civic leadership. Qualified students must have graduated in the top 25% of their high school class and earned a minimum SAT score of 1000 (or 21 ACT score). Please contact Kyle McCool at (317) 278-2077 or kyhunt@iupui.edu for more information.

*Use Freshman Scholarship application to apply.

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School of Physical Education and Tourism Management

*School of Physical Education and Tourism Management Freshman Scholarship

$500
Priority Deadline: February 15, admission and application

The School of Physical Education & Tourism Management is pleased to announce a $500 scholarship for an incoming freshman student with a major within this academic school. Qualified applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Submit application, transcript and essay. Make sure that you list your school activities and/or community service on the application.

*Anna V. Wessel Memorial Scholarship

$10,000, one-time award
Deadline: February 15, admission and application

The School of Physical Education & Tourism Management is pleased to offer this scholarship to an incoming freshman female student who is majoring in any major in the Physical Education degree program (Exercise Science, Exercise Science Pre-PT, Pre-OT, Pre-Med, Sports Management, Fitness Studies and Teacher Education) . This scholarship will be applied to the tuition and books of the recipient (any remaining balance will be carried forward into the next academic year). Eligible students must qualify for financial aid (as defined by the FAFSA), have minimum H.S. GPA of 2.5, and satisfactory SAT/ACT scores. Applicants must also have participated in sports (female athletes from organized and recreational sports will be considered). Finalists will be selected and interviewed by the school's scholarship committee.

*Jeff and Susan Vessely Scholarship

$1,000
Deadline: February 15, admission and application

Incoming Physical Education majors with a high school GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale are eligible to apply.

*Bo L. Hagood Scholarship

$500
Deadline: February 15, admission and application.

This scholarship is for an incoming freshman majoring in tourism, conventions, and event management with at least a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. The recipient must be working in the industry, whether in hotels, tourism, restaurants, or other hospitality and tourism fields. Diverse students are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding this scholarship, please contact Melissa Seibert at (317) 274-7439.

Frank and Loretta Feigl Scholarship

$1,000
Priority Deadline: March 1, admission and application

This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who intends to study Physical Education Teacher Education. Qualified applicants must gave a minimum 2.5 GPA in high school, satisfactory SAT/ACT scores, be involved in school/community organizations, and accepted for admission to IUPUI and the School of Physical Education & Tourism Management. Students may have a 2.0 GPA in high school and modest SAT/ACT scores but must demonstrate employment during high school and be accepted for admission by IUPUI. These students will receive equal consideration as those with a 2.5 GPA. Submit application, transcript and a one-page succinct letter outlining your career goals and objectives, along with one additional sheet listing in outline or bullet-point form your high school and community-service activities. If your GPA is between 2.0 and 2.4, please include a letter of recommendation from your employer verifying your work schedule maintained during high school and reflecting upon your work ethic.

Anna A. Schmook Scholarship

$3,000
Priority Deadline: March 1, admission and application

This $3,000 scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman student at IUPUI who intends to study Kinesiology as a major. Eligible students should have a minimum 3.0 GPA in high school, 1000 SAT or 21 ACT scores, or Academic Honors Diploma, and be accepted for admission directly into the Kinesiology Department at the IUPUI School of Physical Education & Tourism Management. Recipients will be required to attend the Summer Bridge Program. Eligible students will reside in PETM Housing in The Tower at IUPUI. Submit application, and verification of your admission enrollment fee, verification of your signed housing contract for PETM Housing floor in The Tower, and verification of your paid housing contract fee. Also submit a two-four page essay (double-spaced, one-inch margins, 12-point font) that addresses the following two questions: 1) What motivated you to pursue a career in your field of study? How has your previous work experience contributed to this decision? What are your career objectives and goals? 2) Describe the nature of your community service and in particular, how volunteering made a difference in the community as well as to your personal development. How will your IUPUI degree enable you to serve your community?

Peter George Scholarship

$2,975
Priority Deadline: March 1, admission and application

This scholarship is awarded to an incoming Tourism, Conventions, and Event Management student. Eligible students must be an Indiana resident and have a minimum of 3.25 out of a 4.0 high school GPA. Submit application, transcript and a 500-word essay (12 point font, double-spaced, one inch margins) on your personal interest in food service as a career and how obtaining a degree will help your future success.

Bill and Joan McGowan Super Service Scholarship

$3,000
Priority Deadline: March 1, admission and application

This scholarship is awarded to either an incoming freshman or continuing student in the Tourism, Conventions, and Event Management Department who contributes to the greater Indianapolis hospitality, tourism and events industry while simultaneously going to school. Eligible students should have worked for their hospitality, tourism or events employer in the greater Indianapolis metropolitan area for a minimum of six months and be in good standing. Eligible students also must be nominated by their employer and have a cumulative 2.5 or higher GPA. Submit application, complete FAFSA form, and a brief essay on the topic “Making a Difference: How I Demonstrate Super Service and Contribute to Guest Satisfaction through My Work.” Finalists will be invited to participate in a brief on-campus interview as part of the selection process.

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School of Science

Anna K. Suter Freshman Scholarship

Up to $2,500, Renewable
Deadline: March 1, admission and application

This scholarship is for beginning students who have been directly admitted to the School of Science, majoring in mathematics, who plan to enroll full time. Recipients are chosen based on academic achievement and professional objective. Completed application, transcript, test scores, two letters of recommendation, and essay outlining personal and career goals and objectives must be submitted directly to the Math Department by March 1. An application is available at www.math.iupui.edu/scholarship. Students must apply each subsequent year for consideration. Please contact the Math Department at (317) 274-6918 or info@math.iupui.edu for more information.

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