Scholarships at UIndy

Rewarding your hard work

Scholarships are some of the most important - and most prestigious - types of financial aid given to students. Awarded based on academic performance, student achievements, or financial need, scholarships can be used to cover your costs at UIndy and don’t have to be paid back.

In addition to awards from UIndy, you may be able to receive scholarships from outside sources. Additional sources of financial assistance may also be available to students who file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and demonstrate financial need.

Please note: The dollar amounts listed below are based on the 2024-25 academic year and are subject to change. Graduate students should explore Financial Aid for Master's & Doctoral Students for information about available aid.

Scholarships for First-Year Students

All first-year students that apply for admissions will be considered for one of the following merit scholarships. No additional application is required unless noted.

  • Presidential Scholarships
    • Amount: Up to full tuition annually
    • Eligibility: Must be invited to apply for the Presidential Scholarship through the Presidential Scholarship Competition
    • Renewal requirements: 3.4 GPA and full-time attendance
  • Provost Scholarship
    • Amount: Up to $20,000 annually
    • Eligibility:
      • 4.0 GPA or above for consideration
      • Strong college preparatory curriculum
      • Evidence of leadership potential
    • Renewal requirements: 3.0 GPA and full-time attendance 
  • Dean's Scholarships
    • Amount: Up to $19,000 annually
    • Eligibility:
      • Strong college preparatory curriculum
      • Evidence of leadership potential
    • Renewal requirements: 3.0 GPA and full-time attendance
  • Trustees Scholarships
    • Amount: Up to $18,000 annually
    • Eligibility: Strong college preparatory curriculum
    • Renewal requirements: 2.5 GPA and full-time attendance
  • Pathway Award
    • Amount: Up to $14,000 annually
    • Eligibility: Strong college preparatory
    • Renewal requirements: 2.0 GPA and full-time attendance
  • Horizon Award
    • Amount: Upo to $12,000 annually
    • Eligibility: Strong college preparatory
    • Renewal requirements: 2.0 GPA and full-time attendance
  • R.B. Annis Engineering Scholarship
    • Description: Awarded to engineering majors based on academic preparation or high school activities
    • Amount: Amounts vary
    • Eligibility: Scholars with 3.0 or above GPA majoring in Engineering 
    • Applying: Apply for admission by December 1 for consideration
    • Renewal requirements: 3.0 GPA and full-time attendance
  • Art Scholarships
    • Description: Awarded based upon academic potential and artistic merit
    • Amount: From $1,000 up to $6,000 annually
    • Eligibility:
      • New, full-time art majors
      • Required portfolio review of 10 to 12 original works illustrating a variety of media
    • Portfolio interview: Contact the Art & Design Department at art@uindy.edu
    • Applying: Apply for Art Scholarships by January 17, 2025
  • School of Business Scholarships
    • Description: Awarded based upon demonstrated financial need and academic merit
    • Amount: Up to $1,000 annually
    • Eligibility:
      • Full-time business majors
      • 2.7 GPA or higher
    • Applying: Submit the School of Business Scholarship application by January 17, 2025. Apply for School of Business Scholarships
  • Herbert G. Bohn Chemistry Scholarships
    • Description: Awarded based upon excellent college preparatory background, strong academic records, extracurricular activities
    • Amount: Up to 25% of full-time tuition
    • Eligibility:
      • Full-time chemistry and medical laboratory science majors
      • 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Applying: Submit the Bohn Chemistry Scholarship application by January 17, 2025. Apply for Herbert G. Bohn Chemistry Scholarships
  • UIndy Diversity in Education Teaching Scholarship
  • Speech Team Scholarships
    • Amount: From $500 up to $7,500 annually
    • Eligibility:
      • Interest in participating on the speech team
      • 2.5 GPA or higher
    • Applying: Submit the scholarship application by January 17, 2025. Apply for Speech Team Scholarships
  • Music Scholarships
    • Description: Awarded based upon performance ability and sight reading
    • Amount: From $1,000 up to $14,000 annually
    • Eligibility:
      • Music majors and non-music majors
      • Required audition
    • Applying: Apply for Music Scholarshipsby January 17, 2025
  • LeAlice Briggs Nursing Scholarships
    • Amount: Up to $1,500 per academic year
    • Eligibility:
      • New, full-time nursing candidates
      • 2.82 GPA or higher
    • Applying: Submit the LeAlice Briggs Scholarship application and essay by January 17, 2025. Apply for LeAlice Briggs Nursing Scholarships
  • R.B. Annis Engineering Scholarships
    • Description: Awarded to engineering majors based on academic preparation, high school activities, or competition participation
    • Amount: Amounts vary
    • Eligibility: Scholars with 3.0 or above GPA majoring in Engineering invited to on-campus competition
    • Applying: Apply for admission by December 1 for consideration
    • Renewal requirements: 3.0 GPA and full-time
    • Project Lead the Way:
      • Description:  UIndy is proud to offer two opportunities for students at UIndy’s R.B. Annis School of Engineering to benefit from Project Lead the Way (PLTW) at UIndy. 
      • Amount: Up to $5,000 annually
      • Eligibility:  First-year engineering students enrolling at the University of Indianapolis (UIndy) who have taken PLTW in high school. In addition, students who have taken PLTW course(s) in high school and meet eligibility criteria are eligible to receive credit for ENGR 199 (Precollege Engineering). 
      • Applying: Submit the PLTW Scholarship application by March 7, 2025 at midnight. Apply for PLTW Scholarships

Legacy Award

  • Description: Award for freshmen or transfer students whose parent, stepparent, or grandparent is a University of Indianapolis alumni
  • Amount: Up to $1,500 annually
  • Eligibility: Entering full-time freshmen and transfer students whose parent, stepparent, or grandparent obtained a UIndy undergrad, graduate or honorary degree
  • Applying: Students can indicate their eligibility on their admissions application
  • Renewal requirements: 2.0 GPA and full-time attendance

These funds are awarded based on each student's financial need after filing the FAFSA and applying to the University of Indianapolis.

  • Founders Award
    • Description: The Founders Award guarantees that the University of Indianapolis will cover any part of a student's tuition not already covered by federal or state grants, other institutional aid, or outside scholarships and grants. Indiana freshmen that are eligible for the Frank O'Bannon Grant or 21st Century Scholarship with a SAI on the FAFSA of 0 or less may be eligible for this award. For priority consideration, please apply for admission to the University by February 1.
    • Amount: Covers any part of tuition not already covered by federal or state grants, other institutional aid, or outside scholarships and grants
    • Eligibility:
      • Submit a final, official high school transcript to UIndy verifying your GPA of 2.7 or higher and Core 40 or Core 40 with Honors Diploma
      • Submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by April 15 and complete federal verification, if required
      • Enroll as a full-time freshman
    • Renewal requirements: 2.0 GPA and complete at least 30 credit hours per year
  • University of Indianapolis Grant
    • Description: Need-based award offered by the University of Indianapolis to students with financial need to help cover the costs of tuition and fees at the University
    • Amount: Varies based on the results of the student's FAFSA and their housing status
    • Applying:
      • Submit the FAFSA ( Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by April 15 each year
      • Complete federal verification, if required
      • Enroll as a full-time student in an undergraduate program
    • Renewal requirements: Full-time enrollment and meet Satisfactory Academic Progress standards

Scholarships for Transfer Students

We also offer substantial financial aid assistance to our transfer students. The following awards and scholarships are available and can be renewed for up to two years.

  • Amount: Up to $5,000-$17,000
  • Eligibility: Based on transferable, college-level credit hours and college GPA, with all admitted students are reviewed for eligibility
  • Renewal requirements: Full-time enrollment with a GPA of 2.0 to 2.7 (depending on the value of the award) or higher
  • Amount: Up to $2,000 annually
  • Eligibility:
    • Full-time student transferring to UIndy from Ivy Tech Community College
    • U.S. citizen and an ASAP graduate
  • Renewal requirements: 2.0 GPA or higher, good academic standing, and full-time attendance
  • Amount: Up to $1,000 annually
  • Eligibility: Students transferring to UIndy through one of our TSAP programs
  • Renewal requirements: 2.0 GPA or higher, good academic standing, and full-time attendance
  • Amount: Up to $1,000 annually
  • Eligibility: Ivy Tech Honors College student transferring to UIndy from as a full-time student who intends on joining UIndy's Strain Honors College
  • Renewal requirements: 2.0 GPA or higher, good academic standing, and full-time attendance
  • Description: Awarded to members of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society who have a 3.5 or higher GPA
  • Amount: Up to $500 annually
  • Eligibility: Students transferring from a two-year college with an associate degree or a minimum of 60 credit hours completed and working toward a first BS
  • Renewal requirements: 2.7 GPA or higher
  • Description: Award for qualifying Ivy Tech graduates who wish to complete their bachelor’s degree at the University of Indianapolis
  • Amount: Up to $2,000 annually
  • Eligibility: 2.0 GPA or higher on all college work
  • Renewal requirements: 2.7 GPA or higher

Legacy Award

  • Description: Award for freshmen or transfer student whose parent or grandparent is a University of Indianapolis alumni
  • Amount: $1,500 annually (stackable)
  • Eligibility: Entering full-time freshmen and transfer students whose parent, stepparent, or grandparent obtained a UIndy undergrad, graduate or honorary degree
  • Applying: Students can indicate their eligibility on their admissions application
  • Renewal requirements: 2.0 GPA and full-time attendance
  • Amount: Up to $2,000 annually
  • Eligibility: Available to students graduating with their associate’s degree from Vincennes University.
  • Renewal requirements: Award is renewable for up to six semesters and stackable as long as the student remains in good academic standing, enrolled full-time, and maintains at least a 2.7 GPA

Scholarships for Graduate Students

If you are going into one of the following areas, you can apply for scholarships and assistantships to help fund your education.

  • Aging Studies: Assistantships & Scholarships available
  • Arts and Sciences: Assistantship: Positions vary from $1,000 to one-year full tuition
  • Education: Noyce Grant Scholarship stipend: $20,000 (covers the cost of tuition)
  • Nursing: Assistantship: $3,000 annually
  • Physical Therapy: Assistantship: 25 percent of tuition
  • Occupational Therapy
    • Assistantship: 25 percent of tuition
    • Scholarships: 25 percent of tuition
  • Psychology
    • Assistantship: 1/3 of tuition
    • Fellowship: Full tuition
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