IUPUI is Indiana's premier urban research university. The campus enrolls more than 30,000 students in 21 schools and academic units.
Major-Specific Scholarships for International Students
*Health & Life Science Scholarship
Up to $2,500 in-state/$5,000 out-of-state per year, renewable for 4 years
Deadline: February 1, 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.
*Sam Masarachia Scholarships
Full tuition and fees, renewable up to 4 years (in-state rate)
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, please contact the Office of Student Scholarships.
School of Engineering and Technology
These scholarships are only for first-year full time students. If the student is consequently awarded the Bepko or Plater Scholarship these awards will be revoked or reduced, due to over-award issues.
Engineering and Technology Leadership Scholarship
$500 - $2,000, Renewable (3.2 GPA)
Priority Date: February 1, admission and application
This scholarship is a 25% match for all admission based scholarships for students that are a direct admit to the school. Students must apply for admission by February 1. To be considered for renewal, students must attend full time and maintain a 3.2 GPA. Bepko, Plater or Herbert Presidential Awardees are not eligible.
Engineering and Technology Dean’s Scholarship
Students that are direct admits to the school of Engineering and Technology with a minimum of a 3.25 GPA that did NOT receive an Admission Based scholarship will be awarded a $1,000 annual scholarship for four-years. Students must apply for admission by February 1. To be considered for renewal, students must attend full-time and maintain a 3.2 GPA.
*Hoosier Connection Scholarship in Engineering and Technology
$1,000 - $6,000, Renewable
Priority Date for fall semester: May 1
Priority Date for spring semester: October 1, admission and scholarship application
This scholarship is available for foreign students that are admitted to an academic department within the School of Engineering and Technology.
*Melba Schumacher Scholarship for Mechanical Engineering
$500 - $4,000, Renewable (3.2 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.
*Max Kade Scholarship for International Engineering
$2,000 - not renewable
Priority Date: February 1, admission and scholarship application, and interview
One scholarship is available for a new student in the German/Engineering program each academic year who has a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
*Asterisk indicates that the scholarship can be applied for using the general Freshman Scholarship application.
Herron School of Art and Design
Herron Out-of-State Scholarship
Up to $8000, renewable
Priority Deadline: March 1
This scholarship is a multi-level scholarship awarded to incoming freshmen students who are categorized as non-residents by IUPUI’s Undergraduate Office of Admissions. The student may apply based on either his/her academic achievements or his/her portfolio. To be considered for renewal students must attend Herron full time, maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA and continue their status as a non-resident. For more information, call (317) 278-9400 or herrart@iupui.edu.
School of Informatics
*School of Informatics Freshman Scholarship
$1,000, Renewable up to 4 years
Priority date: March 1, 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.
School of Public and Environmental Affairs
*School of Public and Environmental Affairs Scholarship
$500
Priority date: March 1, 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, environmental science and health, public affairs management, health administration, 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). Submit SPEA’s essay and your transcript with application. Please contact Nancy Lemons at (317) 278-2077 or nlemons@iupui.edu for more information.
*Use Freshman Scholarship application to apply.
School of Physical Education &Tourism Management
*School of Physical Education & Tourism Management Freshman Scholarship
$500
Priority Deadline: March 1, 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.
*Jeff and Susan Vessely Scholarship
$2,000
Deadline: March 1, admission and application
Incoming Physical Education majors with a high school GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale are eligible to apply. Application, transcript, and essay outlining personal career goals and objectives must be submitted to the Office of Student Scholarships by March 1.
*Bo L. Hagood Scholarship
$500
Deadline: March 1, 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 Dr. Sotiris Avgoustis (317) 274-2599 for more information.
*Peter J. George Scholarship
$500
Deadline: March 1, admission and application.
Beginning or transfer students admitted to the Department of Tourism, Conventions and Event Management with a 3.25 GPA on a 4.0 scale in high school or college are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants must submit an application, transcript, and a 500 word essay on personal interest in food service as a career and how they plan to use their degree to the Office of Student Scholarships no later than March 1. Contact Dr. Sotiris Avgoustis (317) 274-2599 for more information.
*Asterisk indicates that the scholarship can be applied for using the general Freshman Scholarship application.
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 Andrea Brian at (317) 278-4127 or abrian@math.iupui.edu for more information.
*Dean of Science Scholarships
Up to $2,500 per year, Renewable for 4 years
Deadline: February 1, admission and scholarship applications
The School of Science Dean’s Scholars Program is designed for beginning School of Science freshmen. These competitive scholarships provide awards of up to $2,500 per academic year renewable up to $10,000. Contingent upon availability of funds, a Dean’s Scholar who is a beginning major may be supported for up to eight regular (fall/spring) semesters provided that the student continues in a degree program in the School of Science and maintains an overall GPA of at least 3.5. An applicant must be in the top 25% of the 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 February 1.
