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💰 Indiana State University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
18
Automatic
6
In-State Awards
$100-$9,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$100-$9,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.0 GPA / 27 ACT

Indiana State University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $100-$9,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA / 27 ACT. Against tuition of $22,042, students receiving the largest award pay about $13,042 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Indiana State University

Tuition & fees
$22,042
−
Largest annual award
$9,000
=
Students receiving it pay about
$13,042/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $11,824), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
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Automatic merit scholarships at Indiana State University — no separate application

6 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

21st Century Scholars Housing Scholarship
Award
$1,500/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.0+
An annual housing scholarship of $1,500 for Indiana 21st Century Scholars.
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21st Century Scholars Textbook Scholarship
Award
$500/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.0+
An annual textbook scholarship of $500 ($250 per semester) for Indiana 21st Century Scholars.
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Academic Distinction Scholarship
Award
$2,500/yr in-state
$2,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
An annual admission-based scholarship of $2,500 for incoming freshmen with a minimum 3.5 GPA.
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Academic Excellence Scholarship
Award
$3,000/yr in-state
$3,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+ • ACT 27+ • SAT 1270+
An annual admission-based scholarship of $3,000 for high-achieving incoming freshmen.
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Academic Merit Scholarship
Award
$1,000/yr in-state
$1,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+
An annual admission-based scholarship of $1,000 for incoming freshmen with a minimum 3.25 GPA.
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Incentive Scholarship
Award
$5,000/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
An annual scholarship of $5,000 for out-of-state students who do not qualify for other reduced tuition rates.
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Other scholarships at Indiana State University (12)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Center for Leadership Development Scholarship
A scholarship valued at full in-state tuition for current participants in the Center for Leadership Development Program.
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Child of Alumni Textbook Scholarship
$100/yr
An annual textbook scholarship of $100 for children of Indiana State University graduates.
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Creative and Performing Arts Award
$3,000/yr
An annual award of at least $3,000 for students majoring or minoring in art, music, creative writing, or theater.
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Gongaware Scholarship
$9,000/yr
An annual scholarship of $9,000 for students planning to major in insurance and risk management.
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Indiana Latino Institute Scholarship
A scholarship valued at full in-state tuition for current participants in the Indiana Latino Institute.
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Networks Scholarship
$9,000/yr
An annual scholarship of $9,000 for students in any business major participating in the Networks Professional Development Program.
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President's Academic Excellence Scholarship
$4,000/yr
An annual scholarship of $4,000 awarded to Interview Day attendees who do not receive the President's or University Honors scholarships.
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President's Scholarship
A highly competitive scholarship valued at full in-state tuition and traditional housing and food.
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Rural Health Scholarship
A scholarship valued at full in-state tuition for students with a strong interest in practicing rural medicine in Indiana or Illinois.
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Sycamore String Quartet Program Scholarship
$3,000/yr
An annual scholarship of at least $3,000 for high-caliber string players.
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University Honors Scholarship
A competitive scholarship valued at full in-state tuition for high-achieving incoming freshmen.
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Warren M. Anderson Scholarship
A scholarship valued at full in-state tuition that promotes cultural and intellectual diversity.
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Common questions about Indiana State University scholarships

How much merit aid does Indiana State University give?

Published awards range $100-$9,000/yr. Indiana State University lists 18 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at Indiana State University?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.0 GPA / 27 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does Indiana State University give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $100-$9,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Indiana State University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 41% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at Indiana State University?

6 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

💡 Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Indiana State University's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.

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