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 Non-Resident Students
*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)
Deadline: February 15, 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 go to this website - Sam Masarachia Scholars Website.
*Use Freshman Scholarship application to apply.
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 Application on Onestart.
Commitment to Engineering Excellence
$2,200 per academic year
Application deadline: February 1.
This scholarship gives preference to underrepresented students, specifically 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.
Herron School of Art and Design
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.
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: 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.
*OfficeWorks Informatics Scholarship
$2,500, Renewable
Priority date: February 15, admission and application
The School of Informatics is pleased to offer a $2,500 OfficeWorks Scholarship for beginning students pursuing a degree in Informatics or Media Arts and Science, and who have a record of academic excellence as demonstrated by a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. The recipient of the scholarship should be an Indiana resident of Hispanic decent. Submit essay and transcript with application.
*Use Freshman Scholarship application to apply.
Kelley School of Business
*Kelley School of Business – Key Bank 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 enroll full time. Qualified applicants must have a minimum 3.0 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.
*Kelley School of Business Sam Jones Diversity Scholarship
$2,500, annually
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 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Recipients must be directly admitted to the Kelley School of Business, enroll full time and maintain a 3.0 GPA. 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.
*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 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, 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: 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 admitted to the Physical Education degree program. 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).
*Jeff and Susan Vessely Scholarship
$2,000
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. 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: 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 Dr. Sotiris Avgoustis (317) 274-2599 for more information.
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 Kelley Matthews at (317) 278-4127 or khouser@math.iupui.edu for more information.
