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πŸ’° Indiana University-Northwest Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
12
Automatic
7
In-State Awards
$100-$3,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$100-$3,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$500-$10,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.5 GPA / 21 ACT

Indiana University-Northwest awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $100-$3,000/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 $19,104 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Indiana University-Northwest

Tuition & fees
$22,104
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Largest annual award
$3,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$19,104/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-Northwest's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Indiana University-Northwest β€” no separate application

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

Academic Scholarship
Award
$3,000/yr in-state
$3,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+ β€’ ACT 24+ β€’ SAT 1170+
Incoming full-time freshman who has a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA and a minimum SAT score of 1170 (ACT 24). Award is up to **$3,000 per academic year**, renewable for three additional years with a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Eligibility: Incoming full-time freshman who has a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA and a minimum SAT score of 1170 (ACT 24).
How to apply: ["admitted by Dec 1", "enroll by Jun 1"]
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 3.0 GPA Source β†—
Chancellor’s Merit Scholarship
Award
$2,000/yr in-state
$2,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+ β€’ ACT 21+ β€’ SAT 1080+
Incoming full-time freshman with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and SAT scores of 1080 (ACT 21). Award is for **$2,000 per academic year**, renewable for three additional years with a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Eligibility: Incoming full-time freshman with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and SAT scores of 1080 (ACT 21).
How to apply: ["admitted by Dec 1", "enroll by Jun 1"]
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 3.0 GPA Source β†—
Dual Credit Scholarship
Award
$500/yr in-state
$500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.8+
Incoming full-time freshman with a cumulative GPA of 2.8 who earned at least six credits through Indiana University while in high school. Award is for **$500 per academic year**, renewable for three additional years with a 2.8 cumulative GPA.
Eligibility: Incoming full-time freshman with a cumulative GPA of 2.8 who earned at least six credits through Indiana University while in high school.
How to apply: ["admitted by Dec 1", "enroll by Jun 1", "earned at least six credits through Indiana University while in high school"]
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 2.8 GPA Source β†—
IUN Commitment Day Award
Award
$500 one-time in-state
$500 one-time out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
**One-time award for $500**.
Eligibility: Incoming full-time freshman with a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0, admitted by December 1st and enrolled in classes (at least six credit hours) by May 1st.
How to apply: ["admitted by Dec 1", "enroll in at least six credit hours by May 1"]
Source β†—
IUN Pledge Grant
Award
$100-$2,000/yr in-state
$100-$2,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.5+
New students awarded 21st Century Scholarship or Frank O’Bannon grant. 2.5 GPA, full-time enrollment, completed FAFSA by April 15th , and enroll in classes no later than June 1st. Award: **$100-$2,000 annually**, based on financial need.​
Eligibility: New students awarded 21st Century Scholarship or Frank O’Bannon grant. 2.5 GPA, full-time enrollment, completed FAFSA by April 15th , and enroll in classes no later than June 1st.
How to apply: ["21st Century Scholarship or Frank O\u2019Bannon grant recipient", "2.5 GPA", "full-time enrollment", "complete FAFSA by April 15", "enroll by Jun 1"]
πŸ“‹ Award is based on financial need and other scholarship/grant eligibility. Source β†—
Test-Out Academic Scholarship
Award
$1,000/yr in-state
$1,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
Incoming full-time freshman with a cumulative GPA of 3.0. Award is for **$1,000 per academic year**, renewable for three additional years with a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Eligibility: Incoming full-time freshman with a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
How to apply: ["admitted by Dec 1", "enroll by Jun 1"]
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 3.0 GPA Source β†—
Transfer Admissions Merit-Based Scholarship
Award
$1,500/yr in-state
$1,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
Eligible full-time transfer students with a 3.0 or higher GPA from their most recent institution will be automatically consideredβ€”no separate scholarship application required! Qualified students will receive a $3,000 two-year award ($1,500 per academic year), renewable with a maintained 3.0 GPA and consecutive enrollment.
Eligibility: Eligible full-time transfer students with a 3.0 or higher GPA from their most recent institution.
How to apply: ["full-time transfer student", "3.0 or higher GPA from most recent institution", "consecutive enrollment for renewal"]
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 3.0 GPA Source β†—

Other scholarships at Indiana University-Northwest (5)

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

Chase Fellows Scholarship (competitive)
To compete for this award, students should have demonstrated leadership skills, a composite SAT score of 1000 or higher, in critical reading and math, and rank in the top 33% of their graduating class. Award amount varies. Renewable with a 3.3 cumulative GPA.
Eligibility: composite SAT score of 1000 or higher; rank in the top 33% of their graduating class.
How to apply: ["complete Chase Fellows application", "composite SAT >= 1000", "rank in top 33% of graduating class", "demonstrated leadership"]
Source β†—
Chase Scholarship (competitive)
Preference will be given to African-American or Latino students, who reside in Lake or Porter County in Indiana, and have demonstrated financial need. To compete for this award, students should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class and demonstrate leadership ability. Performance on the SAT shall be given consideration. Renewable with a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Award amount varies.
Eligibility: students should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class; performance on the SAT shall be given consideration.
How to apply: ["complete Chase Scholarship application", "rank in top 25% of graduating class", "demonstrate leadership ability", "demonstrate financial need"]
Source β†—
IUN Theatre Patron Scholarship
$500/yr
This scholarship is to be awarded to an incoming freshman at IUN with a high school grade point average of "B" or better from Lake or Porter County. The scholarship will be a minimum of $500.00 per year, funds permitting, and will be awarded by a committee of IUN faculty based on student's audition and/or portfolio presentation.
Eligibility: incoming freshman ... high school grade point average of "B" or better from Lake or Porter County.
How to apply: ["audition and/or portfolio presentation", "committee selection", "resident of Lake or Porter County (IN)"]
Source β†—
NSF-AIMS Scholarship
$10,000 total
**Award:** Full-time - Up to $10,000 two-year award (per academic year based on resident rates) Criteria: Associate degree, 3.0 cumulative GPA. For students interested in pursuing a B.S. in biology, chemistry, geology, computer information systems (CIS), actuarial science, or mathematics. Additional application materials required.
Eligibility: Associate degree, 3.0 cumulative GPA. For students interested in pursuing a B.S. in specified STEM fields.
How to apply: ["associate degree", "3.0 cumulative GPA", "additional application materials required"]
Source β†—
William and Pamela Lowe Transfer Scholarship
**Award:** Varies Criteria: Associate degree earned from another school or IU campus, 2.0 cumulative GPA. Consideration given to students from underrepresented populations with financial need.
Eligibility: Associate degree earned from another school or IU campus, 2.0 cumulative GPA.
How to apply: ["associate degree", "2.0 cumulative GPA", "consideration for underrepresented populations with financial need"]
Source β†—

Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Indiana University-Northwest

Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about Indiana University-Northwest scholarships

How much merit aid does Indiana University-Northwest give?

Published awards range $100-$3,000/yr. Indiana University-Northwest lists 12 merit scholarships in total.

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

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

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $100-$3,000/yr.

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

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 14% of tuition.

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

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

When is the scholarship deadline at Indiana University-Northwest?

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-Northwest's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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