For IUPUI Students

In addition to admission-based scholarships, scholarships are available to support research, diversity, community service, and international study for IUPUI students. For a complete list of scholarships available to IUPUI students, visit the Office of Student Scholarships website.

21st Century Scholars Grant

This grant is designed to help meet the remaining financial need for 21st Century Scholars who enroll full time at IUPUI. To be eligible students must be participating and receiving 21st Century Scholarship funds from the state of Indiana and have a FAFSA on file by the priority deadline of March 10, 2012. Those students who meet eligibility will automatically be given this award as it requires no additional application, however grant recipients must attend the IUPUI Summer Bridge Academy and meet Satisfactory Academic Progress Guidelines. Award amounts vary, but approximate average amount is $2,500. The maximum annual IUPUI 21st Century Scholars Grant amount is $3,000. Learn more.

Bepko Scholars and Fellows Program 

The Bepko Scholars and Fellows Program is designed for students who demonstrate integrity, dedication, leadership, and a commitment to service. This highly competitive scholarship program provides financial, academic, and programming support to academically motivated and civically engaged students throughout their undergraduate and post-graduate years.

Students selected for this scholarship program receive undergraduate tuition (up to the Indiana resident rate), fees, a $2,500 study abroad stipend, and books for four years of study. Bepko Scholars also receive two years of on-campus housing and are required to live in Honors House, located in the Campus Apartments on the Riverwalk, their freshman year. Bepko Scholars who attend IUPUI for graduate or professional study receive $5,000 per year for four years and are named Bepko Fellows. Learn more.

Diversity Scholars Research Program

Based on academic performance, this highly competitive program provides scholarship funding and research activities primarily for recruited minority students. The scholarship provides financial support for payment of tuition, mandatory course fees, and a stipend for books and supplies each year. Based on each individual’s needs, the program director selects IUPUI faculty members and other professionals to act as student research mentors. Scholars must maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA each semester and meet other program requirements to remain eligible for scholarship funding. Learn more.

Herbert Presidential Scholarship

The Indiana University System offers Adam W. Herbert Presidential Scholarships to outstanding Indiana seniors with extensive leadership experience. This highly competitive scholarship program is designed to further develop scholars' leadership abilities by providing excellent academic and co-curricular opportunities.

Students selected for this scholarship program receive $9,000 per year for four years of study, a laptop, $2,500 for a study abroad experience, and a $1,500 housing stipend for on-campus housing their freshman year. Selection requirements vary by campus, and offers of an Adam W. Herbert Presidential Scholarship on one IU campus do not automatically extend to all campuses of the university. Learn more.

Plater International Scholars Program

The Plater International Scholars Program is designed for incoming freshmen who are committed to combining academic excellence with global citizenship. This highly competitive scholarship program is for students with an interest in international affairs and cross-cultural experiences.

Plater International Scholars will be actively involved in international programming, both on and off campus. In close cooperation with the Office of International Affairs, recipients of the Plater International Scholarship will be exposed to high profile international visitors, international seminars, and lectures.

Students selected for this scholarship program receive $8,000 per year for four years of study, $2,500 for a study abroad experience, and a $2,500 housing stipend for International House, located in the Campus Apartments on the Riverwalk, for their freshman year. Learn more.

Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)

The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program offers undergraduate research project and travel grants and conference travel funds to support and encourage undergraduates who participate in research and other creative projects with faculty in all disciplines, including music and art. Formal research credits may be earned toward graduation. Further information may be obtained from the UROP Program Director: Dr. Kathryn Wilson; email: kjwilson@iupui.edu; telephone: (317) 278-1028. Also visit the web site at http://www.urop.iupui.edu.