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πŸ’° Indiana University-Kokomo Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
18
Automatic
11
In-State Awards
$1,000-$2,500/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$6,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$500-$5,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.5 GPA / 21 ACT

Indiana University-Kokomo awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$6,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 2.5 GPA / 21 ACT. Against tuition of $22,104, students receiving the largest award pay about $16,104 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Indiana University-Kokomo

Tuition & fees
$22,104
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Largest annual award
$6,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$16,104/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $644), 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-Kokomo's website
Visit School Website β†’

Automatic merit scholarships at Indiana University-Kokomo β€” no separate application

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

ACS - Graduate
Award
$4,000 total in-state
$4,000 total out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
ACS is awarded for up to $5,000 for the first year for undergraduate students. It will be awarded in installments of $2,500 per semester. ACS is awarded for up to $4,000 for the first year for graduate students. It will be awarded in installments of $2,000 per semester.
Eligibility: All F-1 international students who meet admissions requirements and attend International Student Orientation. Students who are on a full graduate assistantship do not qualify. Students who are sponsored by their government, do not qualify.
How to apply: ["meet admissions requirements", "attend International Student Orientation", "undergraduates maintain minimum 2.5 CGPA for renewal; graduates maintain 3.0 CGPA", "participate in minimum of 1 cultural event/activity each semester"]
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 3.0 GPA Source β†—
ACS - Undergraduate
Award
$5,000 total in-state
$5,000 total out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.5+
ACS is awarded for up to $5,000 for the first year for undergraduate students. It will be awarded in installments of $2,500 per semester. ACS is awarded for up to $4,000 for the first year for graduate students. It will be awarded in installments of $2,000 per semester.
Eligibility: All F-1 international students who meet admissions requirements and attend International Student Orientation. Students who are on a full graduate assistantship do not qualify. Students who are sponsored by their government, do not qualify.
How to apply: ["meet admissions requirements", "attend International Student Orientation", "undergraduates maintain minimum 2.5 CGPA for renewal; graduates maintain 3.0 CGPA", "participate in minimum of 1 cultural event/activity each semester"]
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 2.5 GPA Source β†—
Chancellor's Scholarship
Award
$2,500/yr in-state
$2,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.7+ β€’ ACT 25+ β€’ SAT 1200+
Students will receive: Scholarship amount $2,500 A laptop computer (choice of Mac or PC)
Eligibility: High School class rank in the top 10 percent. If and only if no class rank, then 3.7 HS GPA. Combined SAT score 1200 (ERW & Math) or ACT of 25. Enroll in at least 12 credits hours per semester at IU Kokomo.
How to apply: ["application for admission", "official high school transcript", "SAT or ACT test scores", "enroll at least 12 credit hours per semester"]
πŸ“‹ The Chancellor’s Scholarship is renewable for three additional years when satisfactory academic progress is ac Source β†—
Dean's Scholarship
Award
$1,500/yr in-state
$1,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+ β€’ ACT 21+ β€’ SAT 1060+
$1,500 renewable* Dean's Scholarship.
Eligibility: High school class rank in the top 20 percent. If and only if no class rank, then 3.5 HS GPA. Combined SAT score of 1060 (ERW & Math) or ACT of 21. Enroll in at least 12 credits hours per semester at IU Kokomo.
How to apply: ["application for admission", "official high school transcript", "SAT or ACT test scores", "enroll at least 12 credit hours per semester"]
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 3.0 GPA, 30 credits Source β†—
Direct Admit - Guaranteed Seat
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.7+ β€’ ACT 25+ β€’ SAT 1200+
$2500 renewable* Direct Admit Scholarship. Guaranteed** seat in the School of Nursing professional program.
Eligibility: High school class rank in the top 10 percent. If and only if no class rank, then 3.7 HS GPA. Combined SAT score of 1200 (ERW & Math) or ACT of 25. Enroll in at least 12 credit hours per semester at IU Kokomo
How to apply: ["application for admission", "official high school transcript", "SAT or ACT test scores", "meet pre-nursing requirements", "enroll at least 12 credit hours per semester"]
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 3.3 GPA, 30 credits Source β†—
Direct Admit Scholarship
Award
$2,500/yr in-state
$2,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.7+ β€’ ACT 25+ β€’ SAT 1200+
$2500 renewable* Direct Admit Scholarship. Guaranteed** seat in the School of Nursing professional program.
Eligibility: High school class rank in the top 10 percent. If and only if no class rank, then 3.7 HS GPA. Combined SAT score of 1200 (ERW & Math) or ACT of 25. Enroll in at least 12 credit hours per semester at IU Kokomo
How to apply: ["application for admission", "official high school transcript", "SAT or ACT test scores", "meet pre-nursing requirements", "enroll at least 12 credit hours per semester"]
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 3.3 GPA, 30 credits Source β†—
MSEP / Indiana Partner tuition rate
Residents of select states will automatically receive the MSEP rate, which represents a reduction in the out-of-state rate of tuition. The program discount is now noted as a tuition rate rather than as a scholarship to avoid a delay in the discount being posted. The discount will appear as Indiana Partner rate on the bursar statement.
Eligibility: States offered this discounted tuition rate for students are from Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, and Wisconsin studying at IU Kokomo. Students must be enrolled in an on-campus degree seeking program to be eligible. (Online programs are not eligible.)
How to apply: ["be resident of participating MSEP state", "enroll in an on-campus degree seeking program"]
Source β†—
Out of State Scholarship
Award
$6,000/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
$6000 renewable award for three additional years if: * 3.0 cumulative GPA is maintained * Complete enough credit hours to progress to the next class level
Eligibility: Be a non-resident domestic student High school GPA of a 3.0 (College GPA of 3.0 for transfer students) Enrolled full-time Not stackable with other Midwest Student Exchange Program (MSEP) reciprocity programs Online programs are not eligible for this scholarship
How to apply: ["be a non-resident domestic student", "enroll full-time", "maintain 3.0 cumulative GPA for renewal"]
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 3.0 GPA πŸ”— Not stackable with other Midwest Student Exchange Program (MSEP) reciprocity programs Source β†—
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Award
$1,000/yr in-state
$1,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.5+
To qualify for this $1000 scholarship you must: Provide evidence that you are a member of PTK. Must have earned an associate degree at the time the scholarship is applied This scholarship is renewable for one year as long as the following requirements are met: Maintain 2.5 GPA
Eligibility: Provide evidence that you are a member of PTK Must have earned an associate degree at the time the scholarship is applied
How to apply: ["membership evidence for Phi Theta Kappa", "have earned an associate degree", "maintain 2.5 GPA for renewal"]
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 2.5 GPA Source β†—
Transfer Scholarship - $1,000
Award
$1,000 one-time in-state
$1,000 one-time out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
β‰₯3.5 cumulative GPA at the time of the final transcript submission confirming the degree and GPA will receive a $1,000 award. β‰₯3.0 β‰₯ 3.49 cumulative GPA at the time of the final transcript submission confirming the degree and GPA will receive a $500 award.
Eligibility: Complete an AA or AS degree prior to transfer. Be a first-time degree-seeking student at any IU campus. Enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.
How to apply: ["complete AA or AS degree prior to transfer", "submit final transcript confirming degree and GPA", "enroll minimum 12 credit hours per semester"]
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 2.5 GPA, 12 credits Source β†—
Transfer Scholarship - $500
Award
$500 one-time in-state
$500 one-time out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
β‰₯3.5 cumulative GPA at the time of the final transcript submission confirming the degree and GPA will receive a $1,000 award. β‰₯3.0 β‰₯ 3.49 cumulative GPA at the time of the final transcript submission confirming the degree and GPA will receive a $500 award.
Eligibility: Complete an AA or AS degree prior to transfer. Be a first-time degree-seeking student at any IU campus. Enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.
How to apply: ["complete AA or AS degree prior to transfer", "submit final transcript confirming degree and GPA", "enroll minimum 12 credit hours per semester"]
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 2.5 GPA, 12 credits Source β†—

Other scholarships at Indiana University-Kokomo (7)

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

Bucheri, McCarty and Metz Scholarship (incoming freshman with SAT requirement)
One-time award (amount not specified)
How to apply: ["Complete the IU General Scholarship Application (AcademicWorks)", "Submit additional information if scholarship requires separate application", "Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)"]
Source β†—
Rachel C Holy scholarship (example with specified amount)
$1,500/yr
The amount of the Scholarship will be a minimum of $1,500 annually for each recipient.
How to apply: ["Complete the IU General Scholarship Application (AcademicWorks)", "Submit additional information if scholarship requires separate application", "Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)"]
Source β†—
21st Century Summer Scholarship - summer tuition
The 21st Century Summer Scholarship is designed to provide first-year IU Kokomo 21st Century Scholarship recipients with three credit hours of summer tuition.
Eligibility: Meet all scholarship requirements set by the 21st Century Scholar state office. Maintain full-time continuous enrollment at IU Kokomo for fall and spring semesters. Successfully complete a first-year experience course with a grade of C or better.
How to apply: ["complete FAFSA by April 15", "meet 21st Century Scholar state office requirements", "maintain full-time continuous enrollment", "complete scholarship maintenance meeting with 21st Century Scholars success coach"]
Source β†—
Educational Assistance Award (EAA)
The Educational Assistance Award (EAA) has been established as a funding opportunity, granted to new IU Kokomo international student applicants. Amount per student will be determined by the committee and is renewable each semester as long as the student remains in valid F-1 status.
Eligibility: Students will submit a typed letter listing their program of study, goals, and how additional educational finances would assist them in reaching their educational goal (no more than one page/500 words) A committee will review the applications and allocate the funds.
How to apply: ["typed letter (no more than one page/500 words) emailed to iukoiss@iuk.edu with subject 'Educational Assistance Award'", "committee review"]
Source β†—
International Emergency Financial Assistance
$2,000 one-time
$2000, nonrenewable.
Eligibility: Must have enrolled at IU Kokomo of a minimum of 1 year. Priority will be given to students who have no other source of income or scholarship. Maximum 2 students per semester.
How to apply: ["personal statement", "proof of extenuating and unforeseen circumstances", "list of income & expense", "proof of attempt to gain employment on campus", "committee review"]
Source β†—
IUK-IEAS
$500 one-time
The IUK-IEAS is a tuition reduction that is available to entering international students. Awards are distributed in the first semester. $500, nonrenewable.
Eligibility: Students must apply by March 1st for Fall Semester and August 1st for Spring Semester.
How to apply: ["apply by March 1 (Fall) or August 1 (Spring)"]
Source β†—
IU Kokomo Foundation Scholarships - general (various named scholarships)
Indiana University Kokomo is thrilled to offer IU Kokomo Foundation scholarships to both incoming and continuing students! These scholarships recognize your academic achievement, leadership, and community service.
Eligibility: Admitted incoming freshmen Enrolled continuing students Admitted transfer students Must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Have a declared area of study
How to apply: ["Complete the IU General Scholarship Application (AcademicWorks)", "Submit additional information if scholarship requires separate application", "Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)"]
Source β†—

Common questions about Indiana University-Kokomo scholarships

How much merit aid does Indiana University-Kokomo give?

Published awards range $1,000-$6,000/yr. Indiana University-Kokomo lists 18 merit scholarships in total.

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

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 2.5 GPA / 21 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$6,000/yr.

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

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 27% of tuition.

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

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

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

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