Bulletin 2000-2002
 
Introduction to IUPUI

Scholarship Information

General Information

IUPUI offers many unique scholarship opportunities for undergraduate students. These can be divided up into scholarships for beginners and scholarships for continuing students. In addition, individual academic units sponsor separate opportunities for students in specific programs. The sections on specific schools list scholarships restricted to a single school or program. A comprehensive list of scholarships and awards is available on the
Scholarship Central Web site. The Office of Student Scholarships also maintains a scholarship bulletin board in the Office of Student Financial Aid Services, Cavanaugh Hall, CA103, updated weekly with news of private sector scholarship, award, and grant competitions. For additional information and application forms for the scholarships listed below, call the Enrollment Services Office of Student Scholarships at (317) 274-5917 (unless otherwise noted).

Students receiving scholarships are strongly encouraged to participate in the Honors Program, but participation is not a requirement except for the University College Honors, the IUPUI Honors, and the IUPUI Honors Upperclass Scholars scholarships.

Freshman Scholarship Opportunities

Most scholarships for freshmen are based on academic merit, eligibility often being determined by previous academic records, high school rank, and date of admission to IUPUI. There are a few exceptions. See the comprehensive listings on the Web site for more on these opportunities. Students may qualify for more than one scholarship. Competitive scholarships require applications. Applications are available online from Scholarship Central.

IUPUI Academic Excellence Scholarships

$1,000 (Renewable for three years) Students who rank in the top 15 percent of their high school class and have scored 1180 on the SAT or 26 on the ACT (merit qualifications) and are admitted by April 1 may qualify for this scholarship. Students must attend full time (minimum 12 credit hours) and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 each semester.

University College Honors Scholars

$1,250 (Renewable for one year) Students meeting the merit qualifications (see above) may compete for an honors scholarship. Students who score either 1180 SAT/26 ACT or who are in the top 15 percent of their high school class require a recommendation letter. See the application for more information. Applications available in the Scholarship Office or in the Honors Program Office. Essay required. Honors scholarship recipients may choose to receive a laptop computer rather than a monetary award in the first year. Admission and scholarship application deadline: March 1.

IUPUI Honors Scholars

$1,250 (Renewable for three years) Students meeting the merit criteria may compete for an honors scholarship. Applications available in the Scholarship Office or in the Honors Program Office. Essay required. Honors scholarship recipients may choose to receive a laptop computer rather than a monetary award in the first year. Admission and scholarship application deadline March 1.

IUPUI Outstanding Scholars

$2,500 (Renewable three years) The six most outstanding freshman scholars who meet IUPUI Academic Excellence criteria will be selected from the honors applicants and interviewed for this competitive scholarship. Emphasis on well-rounded students with extracurricular activities. Essay required. Admission and scholarship application deadline: March 1.

IUPUI Distinguished Scholars

$3,000 (Renewable for three years) Students admitted by March 1 who rank in the top 10 percent of their high school class with 1300+ SAT scores/29 ACT may compete for this scholarship. Essay and interview required. Renewable with a minimum GPA of 3.5.

Valedictorian/Salutatorian Awards

$500—Students who are ranked first and second in their high school graduating class may qualify for this award. Contact the Scholarship Office for specific criteria.

New Generation Scholarships

Up to $1,000—Entering students admitted to IUPUI University College, Science, Technology, or Engineering programs whose family of origin includes no member who has earned a degree can apply. Requires a letter of recommendation. Deadline: April 1.

Hughes Scholarships

$500—Students admitted by March 1, with financial need may qualify if they have at least 1100 SAT scores and are ranked in the top 25 percent of their class. The submission of FAFSA required.

Richard Rapala Scholarship

$500-$1,000—Beginning students majoring in chemistry, laboratory technology, or nursing are encouraged to apply. Criteria based on academic merit and need. Deadline: March 1 admission and scholarship application. Application available online.

Minority Achievement Scholarship (MAS)

$2,000—Eligible incoming students admitted to IUPUI with 1040 SAT / 22 ACT, with 3.0 GPA who will be enrolled full time are encouraged to apply for this scholarship. Call (317) 278-2598 for more information.

Mary E. Burns Scholarship

$500-$2,000—Students from Washington County high schools are encouraged to apply for this scholarship provided from Mary E. Burns’ estate. Application available online.

Minority Research Scholars

Stipends of tuition and $1,000 books and supplies are provided to successful candidates who are competitively selected to engage in research in one of seven research fields. Renewal possible for up to four years. Contact Professor Marchusa Huff at (317) 274-8049 for more information.

Freshman Service Scholarships

$1,500—These scholarships recognize students for exemplary community service especially while in high school. Entering students meeting regular admission standards are encouraged to apply. Applications are available from the Center for Service and Learning. Call 317-278-2662 for more information.

Zora Neal Hurston-Mari Evans Scholarships

$2,000—In honor of two leading women, this scholarship was created to encourage the study of subjects that transcend gender, race, age, culture, and economic status. Contact (317) 274-3976 for more information and applications.

Army ROTC

$2,500—Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps offers several scholarship options for beginning students. Contact ROTC at (317) 274-0073 for more information.

Freshman Engineering Scholar

$1,000-$2,500—Freshman engineering majors with a strong record of academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and a strong science background with a minimum 1150 SAT are considered for this scholarship. Call (317) 274-2533 for more information.

Other Scholarships

Other scholarships are awarded by schools and programs to beginning students. Students should check their school or program sections for these scholarships.

Continuing Student Scholarships

Many opportunities exist campuswide for continuing student scholarships and awards. Below are a few of the continuing student scholarships. See the Scholarship Central Web site for a more detailed listing with points of contact for the hundreds of academic unit scholarships and awards.

Challenger Scholarships Tuition

Established in memory of the Challenger crew, this scholarship supports students majoring in sciences, engineering, education, or social sciences, who intend to pursue a teaching career at any level. Call (317) 274-0625 for information.

Frances McCracken Scholarships

$500—Foreign language and single parent students are invited to apply for this award. Essay and interview. Contact the Scholarship Office for more information.

Adult Achievement Scholarships

$1,000—Motivated adult (30+) returning students with at least 12 credit hours, GPA 3.5 in all courses since returning. Contact the Honors Office at 274-2660 for more information.

Community Service Scholarship

$3,000—The scholarship recognizes students who have records of exemplary community and university service. Criteria also include completion of at least 15 credit hours at IUPUI and a minimum GPA of 2.75. Students receiving the scholarship enroll in a service learning class and donate six hours of community service each week. Contact the Office of Service Learning at (317) 278-2370.

IUPUI Honors Upperclass Scholars

$1,250 for one year (full time), $625 for one year (part time)—Talented and motivated students who have demonstrated their academic abilities either by distinguishing themselves in honors courses or by completing at least 12 credit hours with a 3.0 GPA or higher are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Applications are available in the Scholarship Office or Honors Program Office.

Charles McGaughey Leadership Award

$2,500—Established by Charles McGaughey for students in the Schools of Business, Liberal Arts, and Science who demonstrate leadership abilities and an appreciation of basic American values.

Minority Achievement Scholarship

$2,000—Eligible continuing students with minimum GPAs of 3.0, enrolled full time may apply for this scholarship. Call (317) 278-2598

Navy Officer Scholarships

(This is not ROTC) Three-, two-, and one-year scholarships provide a monthly stipend of $1,650 to qualified students. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, 18-35 years old, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7. This program provides guaranteed placement in aviation, intelligence, navigation, business, nursing, medical, dental, and optometry operational planning fields. Two- and one-year scholarships providing a monthly stipend of $1,650 and a total signing bonus of $8,000 are available to qualified students who have completed one year of calculus and one year of calculus-based physics with a grade of B or better and who have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Contact John McConville at (317) 554-0708.

Carnegie Fellowships

$15,000—Six awards made each year to students with bachelor’s degree studying philanthropy, but not in a degree program. Call the Center on Philanthropy at (317) 278-2858.

Dean of Science Scholarships

$2,000—Continuing science majors with a minimum of 25 credit hours with a 3.5 GPA may apply for this competitive scholarship. Call the School of Science at (317) 274-0625 for information.

Women’s Rotary Club of Indianapolis

$1,500—Nontraditional females returning after three years or more, enrolled at IUPUI for the academic year for education and preparation for reentry into the job market, starting a new career; must be 25 or older. Contact Women’s Studies for more information at (317) 274-7611.

Christel DeHaan Family Foundation Scholarships for International Studies

This scholarship supports the overseas study and research of qualified IUPUI undergraduate and graduate students whose preparation for study abroad has been demonstrated through accomplishments in foreign language or international course work. Undergraduates must have completed 30 or more credit hours, graduate students must have been in residence at IUPUI for six months. For information and application materials, contact the International Study coordinator at (317) 274-2081.

Sam Masarachia Scholars Program

Full tuition and fees scholarships—Full-time undergraduates interested in working in the fields of labor, senior citizens, and community organizations are eligible. Renewable for up to three years if scholars meet program’s requirements. Students must participate in Masarachia Program activities. First recipients to be chosen for 2001 academic year. Contact School of Liberal Arts for more information at (317) 274-3976.

Other Scholarships

Other scholarships are available for continuing students. These are awarded by schools and programs. Students should check the material for their school or program for these scholarships.

Graduate students should contact their department for information about financial support.

One Million Dollars in Scholarships from External Sources

In recent years, IUPUI students (graduates and undergraduates) have brought approximately $1 million in private sector scholarships and awards with them to help pay for their education. Students can find information on such opportunities from high school guidance offices, from scholarship source books, and from the online scholarship search databases available for free to the public. These free connections are available from the Scholarship Central Web site. Search services have different information, so students should consult several of them. Many IUPUI students have had luck with the larger search services such as FastWeb and Expan, which have efficient filters in place that eliminate scholarship entries for which students are not eligible. FastWeb even has applications for many of its scholarships available online.

STUDENTS SHOULD NEVER PAY FOR SCHOLARSHIP OR FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION! This information is available for free from hundreds of sources. Persistence pays off. Persistent students have better chances of getting a scholarship. Many students take themselves out of the running by failing to follow through and apply. Many local scholarship providers in Indianapolis only receive a few applicants for their awards, and that makes the few who apply more competitive.
 


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