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πŸ’° Indiana University-Indianapolis Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
15
Automatic
5
In-State Awards
$5,000-$27,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$5,000-$27,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$0-$2,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.0 GPA / 17 ACT

Indiana University-Indianapolis awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $5,000-$27,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA / 17 ACT. Against tuition of $33,647, students receiving the largest award pay about $6,647 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Indiana University-Indianapolis

Tuition & fees
$33,647
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Largest annual award
$27,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$6,647/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $13,308), 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-Indianapolis's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Indiana University-Indianapolis β€” no separate application

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

$10,000 tier
Award
$10,000/yr in-state
$10,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+
| **Award Amount** | **Grade point average** (based on a 4.0 US scale) | **English Proficiency Level** | | ---------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | $5,000 | 3.0 | At least a: TOEFL 60, IELTS 5.5, SAT 410 ERW, ACT 17 English, Duolingo 90, PIE Level 5, ELS 109, O level and equivalents C in English language, IU Indianapolis W131 equivalency, or Secondary education completed in an [English speaking country](../english-speaking-countries-undergrad.html). | | $6,000 | 3.25 - 3.49 | At least a: TOEFL 80, IELTS 6.5, SAT 560 ERW, ACT 21 English, Duolingo 105, PIE Level 7, ELS 112, O level and equivalents A-B in English language, IU Indianapolis W131 equivalency, or Secondary education completed in an [English speaking country](../english-speaking-countries-undergrad.html). | | $7,000 | 3.50 - 3.74 | | | $10,000 | 3.75 |
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 application deadline. No separate application is required for merit scholarships. Students can receive ONE merit scholarship.
How to apply: ["submit all required documents for admission by the application deadline"]
πŸ“‹ Awards renewable for four years. πŸ”— Students can receive ONE merit scholarship. Source β†—
$5,000 tier
Award
$5,000/yr in-state
$5,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+ β€’ ACT 17+ β€’ SAT 410+
| **Award Amount** | **Grade point average** (based on a 4.0 US scale) | **English Proficiency Level** | | ---------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | $5,000 | 3.0 | At least a: TOEFL 60, IELTS 5.5, SAT 410 ERW, ACT 17 English, Duolingo 90, PIE Level 5, ELS 109, O level and equivalents C in English language, IU Indianapolis W131 equivalency, or Secondary education completed in an [English speaking country](../english-speaking-countries-undergrad.html). | | $6,000 | 3.25 - 3.49 | At least a: TOEFL 80, IELTS 6.5, SAT 560 ERW, ACT 21 English, Duolingo 105, PIE Level 7, ELS 112, O level and equivalents A-B in English language, IU Indianapolis W131 equivalency, or Secondary education completed in an [English speaking country](../english-speaking-countries-undergrad.html). | | $7,000 | 3.50 - 3.74 | | | $10,000 | 3.75 |
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 application deadline. No separate application is required for merit scholarships. Students can receive ONE merit scholarship.
How to apply: ["submit all required documents for admission by the application deadline"]
πŸ“‹ Awards renewable for four years. πŸ”— Students can receive ONE merit scholarship. Source β†—
$6,000 tier
Award
$6,000/yr in-state
$6,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+ β€’ ACT 21+ β€’ SAT 560+
| **Award Amount** | **Grade point average** (based on a 4.0 US scale) | **English Proficiency Level** | | ---------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | $5,000 | 3.0 | At least a: TOEFL 60, IELTS 5.5, SAT 410 ERW, ACT 17 English, Duolingo 90, PIE Level 5, ELS 109, O level and equivalents C in English language, IU Indianapolis W131 equivalency, or Secondary education completed in an [English speaking country](../english-speaking-countries-undergrad.html). | | $6,000 | 3.25 - 3.49 | At least a: TOEFL 80, IELTS 6.5, SAT 560 ERW, ACT 21 English, Duolingo 105, PIE Level 7, ELS 112, O level and equivalents A-B in English language, IU Indianapolis W131 equivalency, or Secondary education completed in an [English speaking country](../english-speaking-countries-undergrad.html). | | $7,000 | 3.50 - 3.74 | | | $10,000 | 3.75 |
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 application deadline. No separate application is required for merit scholarships. Students can receive ONE merit scholarship.
How to apply: ["submit all required documents for admission by the application deadline"]
πŸ“‹ Awards renewable for four years. πŸ”— Students can receive ONE merit scholarship. Source β†—
$7,000 tier
Award
$7,000/yr in-state
$7,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
| **Award Amount** | **Grade point average** (based on a 4.0 US scale) | **English Proficiency Level** | | ---------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | $5,000 | 3.0 | At least a: TOEFL 60, IELTS 5.5, SAT 410 ERW, ACT 17 English, Duolingo 90, PIE Level 5, ELS 109, O level and equivalents C in English language, IU Indianapolis W131 equivalency, or Secondary education completed in an [English speaking country](../english-speaking-countries-undergrad.html). | | $6,000 | 3.25 - 3.49 | At least a: TOEFL 80, IELTS 6.5, SAT 560 ERW, ACT 21 English, Duolingo 105, PIE Level 7, ELS 112, O level and equivalents A-B in English language, IU Indianapolis W131 equivalency, or Secondary education completed in an [English speaking country](../english-speaking-countries-undergrad.html). | | $7,000 | 3.50 - 3.74 | | | $10,000 | 3.75 |
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 application deadline. No separate application is required for merit scholarships. Students can receive ONE merit scholarship.
How to apply: ["submit all required documents for admission by the application deadline"]
πŸ“‹ Awards renewable for four years. πŸ”— Students can receive ONE merit scholarship. Source β†—
IU Indianapolis β€” Admissions-based scholarships (general)
If you’re getting ready to apply to IU Indianapolis as a beginning freshman, you’ll automatically be considered for the highest value admissions-based scholarship you are eligible for, with no additional application needed!
Eligibility: Admissions-based scholarships and others based on interests, academic achievements, and/or financial need
How to apply: ["apply by application deadlines"]
Source β†—

Other scholarships at Indiana University-Indianapolis (10)

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

University Fellowships (Master's stipend)
$18,000/yr
Award Amount: One year support – Stipend / health insurance, tuition (provided by the program) – Master’s stipend ($18,000) PhD stipend ($22,500) – continued support by program in subsequent years
Eligibility: Incoming PhD or Master’s students in research-based programs
How to apply: ["nominated by department/school", "meet admissions criteria", "entering as first year student"]
Source β†—
University Fellowships (PhD stipend)
$22,500/yr
Award Amount: One year support – Stipend / health insurance, tuition (provided by the program) – Master’s stipend ($18,000) PhD stipend ($22,500) – continued support by program in subsequent years
Eligibility: Incoming PhD or Master’s students in research-based programs
How to apply: ["nominated by department/school", "meet admissions criteria", "entering as first year student"]
Source β†—
Addison Public Health Scholarship
$2,000 one-time
The Addison Public Health Scholarship provides a one-time scholarship of $2,000 to an undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Public Health at the Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health.
Eligibility: Full-time undergraduate students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Public Health at the Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health may apply. Students graduating in May of the current year are not eligible. Selections will be based on academic merit and motivation to complete a degree.
How to apply: ["complete general application", "r\u00e9sum\u00e9", "personal statement"]
Source β†—
Bepko Scholars Program (one international student)
Full tuition, fees, and books for up to four years Two years of on-campus housing. The recipient will be required to live in the Honors Residential Based Learning Community (RBLC) during their freshman year. $2,500 stipend for a study abroad experience
Eligibility: These competitive scholarships, which range in amount up to full tuition, require you to submit an application for admission by December 15 and a separate application to the Honors College by March 1.
How to apply: ["apply for admission to IU Indianapolis by December 15", "submit separate Honors College application by March 1", "submit additional materials (academic sample, portfolio, etc.)", "finalists may be required to complete an interview"]
Source β†—
Chancellor's Scholar Award
$19,000/yr
$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 application for admission by December 15 and a separate application to the Honors College by March 1.
How to apply: ["apply for admission to IU Indianapolis by December 15", "submit separate Honors College application by March 1", "submit additional materials"]
Source β†—
David K. Rubins Scholarship
$1,600
Award amount: Up to $1,600
Eligibility: Recipients must meet criteria that includes scholastic record, financial need, and a portfolio which emphasizes an ability to draw from life as opposed to drawing from photographs, in addition to other drawings or two-dimensional work. Students applying to the David K. Rubins Scholarship must submit a separate application and five additional images demonstrating their ability to draw from life.
How to apply: ["submit separate application", "portfolio (five additional images)"]
Source β†—
FSPH Undergraduate Scholarship
$1,000 one-time
The FSPH Undergraduate Scholarship provides one scholarship of $1,000 to a full-time undergraduate student within the Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health.
Eligibility: Full-time students who will be enrolled in a degree program in the Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health for the current academic year may apply. Students must have a GPA of 3.2 or above on a 4.0 scale in FSPH.
How to apply: ["complete general application", "provide r\u00e9sum\u00e9", "personal statement (600-800 words)"]
Source β†—
Plater International Scholars Program
$27,000/yr
$27,000 per year for up to four years $2,500 stipend for a study abroad experience
Eligibility: These competitive scholarships ... require you to submit an application for admission by December 15 and a separate application to the Honors College by March 1.
How to apply: ["apply for admission to IU Indianapolis by December 15", "submit separate Honors College application by March 1", "submit academic sample/portfolio", "possible interview"]
Source β†—
Study Abroad International Experience Scholarship
$0-$1,000 one-time
Award: Up to $1,000
Eligibility: Awarded by the IU Indianapolis Study Abroad Office to IU Indianapolis, IU Columbus, or IU Fort Wayne undergraduate or graduate students participating in a credit-bearing and approved study abroad program. Recipients will be selected on the basis of need, merit, and motivation.
How to apply: ["application to Study Abroad Office", "demonstrate need/merit/motivation"]
Source β†—
Tami Barrett Scholarship
$1,500
The Tami Barrett Public Health Scholarship provides a scholarship of $1,500 to an undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Public Health at the Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health.
Eligibility: Full-time undergraduate students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Public Health enrolled in the Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health for the current academic year may apply. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, have demonstrated financial need, and are interested in a career in public health administration.
How to apply: ["complete general application", "r\u00e9sum\u00e9", "personal statement", "address financial need"]
Source β†—

Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Indiana University-Indianapolis

Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about Indiana University-Indianapolis scholarships

How much merit aid does Indiana University-Indianapolis give?

Published awards range $5,000-$27,000/yr. Indiana University-Indianapolis lists 15 merit scholarships in total.

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

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.0 GPA / 17 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $5,000-$27,000/yr.

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

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 80% of tuition.

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

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

When is the scholarship deadline at Indiana University-Indianapolis?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is Rolling. 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-Indianapolis's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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