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In general, it is best to submit your general application and any scholarship-specific applications as soon as possible to be considered for the most funding. Scholarship opportunities listed in IU Scholarship have their closing date visible. 

It can take anywhere from two to twelve weeks after the closing date for the review committee to award students a scholarship. Generally, you will either receive an email from the scholarship administrator or you can review the status of your application within IU Scholarships 

If you don’t see any change to your status and you haven’t received an email by the end of the semester, you can contact the scholarship administrator directly. 

If you’re getting ready to apply to IU Indianapolis as a beginning freshman, you’ll automatically be considered for the highest value admissions-based scholarship you are eligible for, with no additional application needed! You only need to apply by the application deadlines below.

Domestic students:

• Apply by June 1

International students:

• Apply by February 15

This Admissions-based scholarship available for Transfer students is renewable for a maximum of two years, or four total semesters, automatically, as long as all eligibility requirements are met. This scholarship given to all domestic transfer students (non-international) with a minimum college GPA of 3.5 and a minimum 26 external transfer credits earned.

To remain eligible for this scholarship, you must

• maintain full-time enrollment for the fall and spring terms,
• earn a minimum of 24 credits, and
• have a minimum GPA of 3.0.

You will be automatically considered for the highest admissions-based scholarship for which you’re eligible—no additional scholarship application is required.

Once you have applied for admission to IU Indianapolis, you’ll be eligible to create your IU computing account. You can then apply for more scholarship opportunities, which may require additional materials, such as a personal statement or letters of recommendation.

If you are new to the Indiana University Scholarship System, be sure to complete the General Application to see a list of recommended scholarship opportunities.

Scholarships and fellowships are a great way to lower your costs. Some are offered for specific majors and programs, while others are open to incoming students to the school.

The Honors College offers incoming freshmen, who’ve proven themselves academically and beyond, the opportunity to apply for four competitive scholarships. To be considered, make sure you apply for admission to IU Indianapolis and then submit your application to the Honors College by the deadlines below.

• Domestic Students:
  • Apply for admission to IU Indianapolis by November 1
  • Submit Honors College application by November 15
• International Students:
  • Apply for admission to IU Indianapolis by December 15
  • Submit Honors College application by March 1

The Cox Scholarship provide Indiana residents attending IU Indianapolis with financial support up to the full cost of attendance, along with professional development, service opportunities, and a supportive community.

The Through their Eyes Memorial Scholarship is in honor of the displaced families of the thriving Black community that occupied the land that is now IU Indianapolis. Founded in 1969, IU Indianapolis stands on the historic homelands of Native peoples and a vibrant Black community. This scholarship honors the descendants of those with displaced ancestors who once called the Ransom Place & Indiana Avenue communities home.

Criteria:

• This scholarship is open to any incoming or current IU Indianapolis student whose family was displaced during the establishment and building of the downtown IU Indianapolis campus.
• Applicants will be required to submit an essay detailing their families affiliation with the noted communities and IU Indianapolis.
• Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate or provide evidence of their families affiliation to the Ransom or Indiana Avenue communities.
• A student must be enrolled in a undergraduate degree program and a minimum of 6 credit hours to be considered.

The award amount will be determined and offered based on enrollment level and need after other state/grant aid in the financial aid package.

Apply for this and other scholarships via the Indiana University Scholarship System.