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Transfer Student Scholarships

Non-Resident Transfer Scholar Award (awarded upon admission)

$5,000 for two years (out-of-state only)
Deadline for admission: March 1 (Summer), April 1 (Fall) and November 1 (Spring)

Eligible applicants must be admitted to a Bachelor’s program at IUPUI with a minimum 3.0 GPA with at least 12 transferable credit hours, but no more than 60. This scholarship is renewable up to 2 years with the maintenance of full-time enrollment and a 3.0 GPA.

*Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Scholarship

$1,500 annually, renewable
Deadline: May 15 (Fall) and November 15 (Spring), admission and application

This scholarship is available to PTK members who have completed an associate degree at any two-year college or Ivy Tech Community College. To be eligible, the applicant must have completed, or be within 6 months of completing an A.A., A.S., or A.A.S. degree with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA upon graduation. Applications will be accepted six months prior to graduation. A final transcript, with degree noted, must be submitted before the scholarship is awarded. The recipient must be admitted and registered for classes at IUPUI within 2 years after graduating from any two-year college or Ivy Tech Community College. This scholarship can be awarded to both full-time and part-time students and must be used within three years of the initial award. The PTK scholarship will be renewable annually if the student maintains at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA at IUPUI. Students who receive the Passport-Academic Excellence Scholarship will be ineligible to also receive the PTK Scholarship at IUPUI.

*Asterisk indicates that the scholarship can be applied for using the generalContinuing Student Scholarship application [PDF].

Nina Mason Pulliam Scholars Program

Full In-state tuition, fees, books and living allowance
Deadline: April 1

This scholarship was created to honor Nina Mason Pulliam who was a journalist, business leader, a humanitarian, and a lover of all creatures. This scholarship honors the memory of this modern pioneer and is available to incoming freshmen, ages 18-25, who have been raised through the foster care system and have no form of financial support, or are college age youth and adults with physical disabilities, or students who are 25 years or older who have dependents in their family unit. Applicants must be admitted to IUPUI, be a U.S. citizen and resident of Indiana, have previously completed no more than 24 college-level, degree-applicable credit hours, and be working toward their first college degree. Priority is given to applicants who have household incomes of 80% or less of the Marion County, Indiana median. Application requires an essay, an official academic transcript and demonstrable financial need as determined by the FAFSA and at least 2 letters of recommendation. If chosen as a finalist, an interview will also be required. Contact Charlie Johnson, Director, (317) 278-7878 or nina@iupui.edu for more information and/or to request an application.

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Diversity Programs

Diversity Scholars Research Program (DSRP)

Full Tuition and Fees
Deadline: March 1, admission and application.

Transfer Student Scholarship Requirements

The Diversity Scholars Research Program is primarily aimed at attracting academically talented freshmen pursuing an education in the research setting who will contribute to the diversity of IUPUI. Students in the program are part of a group of undergraduate scholars who benefit from the research activities, individual support and scholarship funding leading to graduation with a four year degree. Priority is given to incoming high school students who meet minimum eligibility requirement. A continuing IUPUI student may apply and awards are based on availability. This award is made to students in a variety of majors at IUPUI and is highly competitive.

Eligibility requirements for incoming high schools students:

• Student must be in the top 25% of their graduating class and have at least a 1070 SAT (math and critical reasoning sections only) or 23 ACT score.
• Student must have at least a B grade in all math and science courses.
• Student must supply at least two (2) letters of recommendation, one which must be from a math or science teacher.
• Student must be an Indiana resident and/or be a US citizen or permanent resident. A scholar may continue in the program for up to 4 years if he/she maintains a cumulative 3.0 GPA.
• Students from racial and ethnic populations who have been historically underrepresented in institutions of higher education in Indiana and whose presence will enhance the learning environment through increased diversity at IUPUI are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility requirements for continuing IUPUI students:

• Minimum of 25 credit hours completed at IUPUI by end of spring semester during which the application is being made
• Have a minimum 3.5 grade point average
• Must have at least two remaining years of study at IUPUI (cannot be a senior)
• Contribute to the diversity at IUPUI (Essay required)

Please visit this link for additional information or to download an application: www.dsrp.iupui.edu.

Norman Brown Diversity & Leadership Program

Up to $3000 per academic year for merit or financial need
Up to $6,000 per academic year for both merit and financial need
Deadline: March 1, admission and application

The Norman Brown Diversity & Leadership Program is designed to recruit, retain and prepare serious, academically gifted students who have demonstrated a commitment and/or desire to develop leadership skills for today’s multicultural world. Program participants are encouraged to attain academic success, engage in leadership and civic activities, and prepare for work force entry. All scholars are required to enroll full time; maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA; participate in specific program functions; and meet on a regular basis with an assigned IUPUI faculty/staff mentor. Continuing and transfer student applicants must be Indiana residents and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Students are only considered for the fall semester. Preference is given to transfer student and continuing students who have completed 12 credit hours (but no more than 60 up to junior status). This program is an integral part of IUPUI’s efforts to foster the benefits of educational diversity, in part by assuring the obtainment of a critical mass of students from underrepresented minority backgrounds with a history of discrimination. As such, during the application process positive considerations are given to students from underrepresented minority backgrounds and whose presence will enhance the learning environment through increased diversity at IUPUI. Additional consideration is also given to students with significant financial need as defined by the FAFSA. Recipients must maintain fulltime enrollment, a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA and complete all program requirements. For more information and to download an application please visit: http://www.iupui.edu/~iupuimco/Norman_Brown/index.html

IUPUI Honors College

The IUPUI Honors College recognizes that motivation, enthusiasm, and interest are often equally important indicators of academic potential and success as are a student's rank, grade point average, and other measures of academic abilities. Thus, students who do not meet the stated admission criteria noted below are encouraged to contact an Honors Program staff member through the website http://honors.iupui.edu to discuss their interest in participating in the program.

Transfer Admission

Transfer students who have completed at least 12 transferable hours in non-remedial course work at their previous institution with an overall GPA of 3.2 or higher are encouraged to complete the Application for Admission and Scholarship.

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