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πŸ’° Indiana University-Bloomington Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
19
Automatic
14
In-State Awards
$1,000-$27,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$27,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$4,000-$24,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.0 GPA / 22 ACT

Indiana University-Bloomington awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$27,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA / 22 ACT. Against tuition of $40,369, students receiving the largest award pay about $13,369 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Indiana University-Bloomington

Tuition & fees
$40,369
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Largest annual award
$27,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$13,369/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $13,984), 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
View complete details on Indiana University-Bloomington's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Indiana University-Bloomington β€” no separate application

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

Academic Achievement Scholarship - Level One
Award
$20,000 total in-state
$20,000 total out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+ β€’ ACT 29+ β€’ SAT 1360+
These scholarships require no separate application and are automatically offered if you meet the specified academic criteria.
Eligibility: Admission-based scholarships: Admitted by specific deadlines and meet academic criteria (GPA/test scores). Students must be a United States citizen or legal permanent resident for many admission-based scholarships.
How to apply: ["no separate scholarship application required", "apply to IU East by campus deadlines"]
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Academic Achievement Scholarship - Level Two
Award
$16,000 total in-state
$16,000 total out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+ β€’ ACT 26+ β€’ SAT 1270+
These scholarships require no separate application and are automatically offered if you meet the specified academic criteria.
Eligibility: Admission-based scholarships: Admitted by specific deadlines and meet academic criteria (GPA/test scores). Students must be a United States citizen or legal permanent resident for many admission-based scholarships.
How to apply: ["no separate scholarship application required", "apply to IU East by campus deadlines"]
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Alumni Gold Scholarship
Award
$2,000/yr in-state
$2,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+ β€’ ACT 22+ β€’ SAT 1100+
The Chancellor's Gold Scholarship and Alumni Gold Scholarship are automatic scholarships that reward academic performance based primarily on high school GPA and test scores. The Grenadier Gold Scholarship is an automatic scholarship that rewards academic performance based on high school GPA.
Eligibility: Admitted first-year students are automatically considered for these scholarships for the fall or spring semester immediately following high school completion. There is no scholarship application required.
How to apply: ["no scholarship application required", "admit by campus-specific deadline"]
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Chancellor's Gold Scholarship
Award
$2,500/yr in-state
$2,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.9+ β€’ ACT 25+ β€’ SAT 1200+
The Chancellor's Gold Scholarship and Alumni Gold Scholarship are automatic scholarships that reward academic performance based primarily on high school GPA and test scores. The Grenadier Gold Scholarship is an automatic scholarship that rewards academic performance based on high school GPA.
Eligibility: Admitted first-year students are automatically considered for these scholarships for the fall or spring semester immediately following high school completion. There is no scholarship application required.
How to apply: ["no scholarship application required", "admit by campus-specific deadline"]
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Chancellor's Scholarships - Level One
Award
$12,000 total in-state
$12,000 total out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+ β€’ ACT 25+ β€’ SAT 1220+
These scholarships require no separate application and are automatically offered if you meet the specified academic criteria.
Eligibility: Admission-based scholarships: Admitted by specific deadlines and meet academic criteria (GPA/test scores). Students must be a United States citizen or legal permanent resident for many admission-based scholarships.
How to apply: ["no separate scholarship application required", "apply to IU East by campus deadlines"]
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Chancellor's Scholarships - Level Two
Award
$8,000 total in-state
$8,000 total out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+ β€’ ACT 24+ β€’ SAT 1170+
These scholarships require no separate application and are automatically offered if you meet the specified academic criteria.
Eligibility: Admission-based scholarships: Admitted by specific deadlines and meet academic criteria (GPA/test scores). Students must be a United States citizen or legal permanent resident for many admission-based scholarships.
How to apply: ["no separate scholarship application required", "apply to IU East by campus deadlines"]
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Grenadier Gold Scholarship
Award
$1,000/yr in-state
$1,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
The Chancellor's Gold Scholarship and Alumni Gold Scholarship are automatic scholarships that reward academic performance based primarily on high school GPA and test scores. The Grenadier Gold Scholarship is an automatic scholarship that rewards academic performance based on high school GPA.
Eligibility: Admitted first-year students are automatically considered for these scholarships for the fall or spring semester immediately following high school completion. There is no scholarship application required.
How to apply: ["no scholarship application required", "admit by campus-specific deadline"]
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IU East Academic Excellence Scholarship
Award
$6,000 total in-state
$6,000 total out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
These scholarships require no separate application and are automatically offered if you meet the specified academic criteria.
Eligibility: Admission-based scholarships: Admitted by specific deadlines and meet academic criteria (GPA/test scores). Students must be a United States citizen or legal permanent resident for many admission-based scholarships.
How to apply: ["no separate scholarship application required", "apply to IU East by campus deadlines"]
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IU East Success Scholarship
Award
$4,000 total in-state
$4,000 total out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+
These scholarships require no separate application and are automatically offered if you meet the specified academic criteria.
Eligibility: Admission-based scholarships: Admitted by specific deadlines and meet academic criteria (GPA/test scores). Students must be a United States citizen or legal permanent resident for many admission-based scholarships.
How to apply: ["no separate scholarship application required", "apply to IU East by campus deadlines"]
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IU East Valedictorian and Salutatorian Scholarships
Award
$24,000 total in-state
$24,000 total out-of-state
These scholarships require no separate application and are automatically offered if you meet the specified academic criteria.
Eligibility: Admission-based scholarships: Admitted by specific deadlines and meet academic criteria (GPA/test scores). Students must be a United States citizen or legal permanent resident for many admission-based scholarships.
How to apply: ["no separate scholarship application required", "apply to IU East by campus deadlines"]
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Merit - $10,000 tier
Award
$10,000/yr in-state
$10,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+
Eligibility: IU Indianapolis awards a limited number of merit scholarships to incoming first-year international students each year. These merit-based scholarships are renewable for four years. Students are automatically considered for these awards if you submit all required documents for admission by the . No separate application is required for merit scholarships. Students can receive ONE merit scholarship.
How to apply: ["no separate application", "submit all required admission documents by deadline", "enroll full time in fall and spring semesters"]
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Merit - $5,000 tier
Award
$5,000/yr in-state
$5,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
Eligibility: IU Indianapolis awards a limited number of merit scholarships to incoming first-year international students each year. These merit-based scholarships are renewable for four years. Students are automatically considered for these awards if you submit all required documents for admission by the . No separate application is required for merit scholarships. Students can receive ONE merit scholarship.
How to apply: ["no separate application", "submit all required admission documents by deadline", "enroll full time in fall and spring semesters"]
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Merit - $6,000 tier
Award
$6,000/yr in-state
$6,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+
Eligibility: IU Indianapolis awards a limited number of merit scholarships to incoming first-year international students each year. These merit-based scholarships are renewable for four years. Students are automatically considered for these awards if you submit all required documents for admission by the . No separate application is required for merit scholarships. Students can receive ONE merit scholarship.
How to apply: ["no separate application", "submit all required admission documents by deadline", "enroll full time in fall and spring semesters"]
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Merit - $7,000 tier
Award
$7,000/yr in-state
$7,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
Eligibility: IU Indianapolis awards a limited number of merit scholarships to incoming first-year international students each year. These merit-based scholarships are renewable for four years. Students are automatically considered for these awards if you submit all required documents for admission by the . No separate application is required for merit scholarships. Students can receive ONE merit scholarship.
How to apply: ["no separate application", "submit all required admission documents by deadline", "enroll full time in fall and spring semesters"]
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Other scholarships at Indiana University-Bloomington (5)

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

Bepko Scholars Program
Bepko Scholars Program - available to one international student per year * Full tuition, fees, and books for up to four years * Two years of on-campus housing. * $2,500 stipend for a study abroad experience Plater International Scholars Program - available to one international student per year * $27,000 per year for up to four years * $2,500 stipend for a study abroad experience IU Indianapolis Chancellor's Scholar Program * $19,000 per year for up to four years * $2,500 stipend for a study abroad experience
Eligibility: These competitive scholarships...require you to submit an for admission by December 15 and a separate application to the Honors College by March 1. Competitive scholarships are awarded to students who have achieved outstanding performance in rigorous college-preparatory curriculum.
How to apply: ["separate Honors College application", "academic sample submission", "possible interview", "apply for admission by December 15", "submit Honors College application by March 1"]
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Distinguished Scholars
$24,000 total
IU East Distinguished Scholars $24,000 Award: $24,000 ($6,000 annually for 4 years) Criteria: Students ranking in the top 10 percent of their high school class with exceptional SAT or ACT scores are eligible to apply for this competitive scholarship.
Eligibility: Competitive scholarships: emphasis on academic excellence, extracurricular activities, leadership, and community service. Students must be U.S. citizen or LPR.
How to apply: ["scholarship application", "admission and scholarship application by specified deadline", "competitive review"]
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IU Indianapolis Chancellor's Scholar Program
$19,000/yr
Bepko Scholars Program - available to one international student per year * Full tuition, fees, and books for up to four years * Two years of on-campus housing. * $2,500 stipend for a study abroad experience Plater International Scholars Program - available to one international student per year * $27,000 per year for up to four years * $2,500 stipend for a study abroad experience IU Indianapolis Chancellor's Scholar Program * $19,000 per year for up to four years * $2,500 stipend for a study abroad experience
Eligibility: These competitive scholarships...require you to submit an for admission by December 15 and a separate application to the Honors College by March 1. Competitive scholarships are awarded to students who have achieved outstanding performance in rigorous college-preparatory curriculum.
How to apply: ["separate Honors College application", "academic sample submission", "possible interview", "apply for admission by December 15", "submit Honors College application by March 1"]
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Outstanding Scholars
$16,000 total
IU East Distinguished Scholars $24,000 Award: $24,000 ($6,000 annually for 4 years) Criteria: Students ranking in the top 10 percent of their high school class with exceptional SAT or ACT scores are eligible to apply for this competitive scholarship.
Eligibility: Competitive scholarships: emphasis on academic excellence, extracurricular activities, leadership, and community service. Students must be U.S. citizen or LPR.
How to apply: ["scholarship application", "admission and scholarship application by specified deadline", "competitive review"]
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Plater International Scholars Program
$27,000/yr
Bepko Scholars Program - available to one international student per year * Full tuition, fees, and books for up to four years * Two years of on-campus housing. * $2,500 stipend for a study abroad experience Plater International Scholars Program - available to one international student per year * $27,000 per year for up to four years * $2,500 stipend for a study abroad experience IU Indianapolis Chancellor's Scholar Program * $19,000 per year for up to four years * $2,500 stipend for a study abroad experience
Eligibility: These competitive scholarships...require you to submit an for admission by December 15 and a separate application to the Honors College by March 1. Competitive scholarships are awarded to students who have achieved outstanding performance in rigorous college-preparatory curriculum.
How to apply: ["separate Honors College application", "academic sample submission", "possible interview", "apply for admission by December 15", "submit Honors College application by March 1"]
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Indiana University-Bloomington

Early Action
11/01/2025
Regular Decision
02/01/2026

Common questions about Indiana University-Bloomington scholarships

How much merit aid does Indiana University-Bloomington give?

Published awards range $1,000-$27,000/yr. Indiana University-Bloomington lists 19 merit scholarships in total.

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

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.0 GPA / 22 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$27,000/yr.

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

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 67% of tuition.

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

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

When is the scholarship deadline at Indiana University-Bloomington?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 11/01/2025. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Indiana University-Bloomington's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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