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Scholarships for International Students

For the 2012-2013 Academic Year

IUPUI offers many scholarship opportunities for international students!

• All scholarships require full-time enrollment (12 credit hours or more per semester) in the fall and spring semesters.
• If you take the SAT or ACT examination more than once, the highest scores will be used for scholarship consideration.
• Funds provided by these scholarships do not cover intensive English as a Second Language study.

Also see Major-Specific Scholarships for International Students.

• Competitive Scholarships

  • All competitive program recipients must begin studies in the fall semester as a beginning freshman. All applicants must apply for admission and for scholarship by November 15.

    Highly competitive scholarship programs are for exceptional incoming freshmen who have achieved outstanding performance in a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, excellent SAT or ACT scores (for applicants for whom English is not their native language, TOEFL results), and, as finalists, complete an interview as the final step in the process. (Students residing outside Indiana will be interviewed by phone.)

    Bepko Scholars and Fellows Program

    The Bepko Scholars and Fellows Program requires extensive civic engagement endeavors in addition to the above criteria. The Scholarship provides: funding which covers the in-state portion of tuition, fees and books for four years of study, two years of on-campus housing, and up to $5,000 per year for four years of graduate or professional study at IUPUI. This program also provides academic and programming support to students throughout their undergraduate and post-graduate years. Visit http://honorscollege.iupui.edu/scholarships/bepko/ for further information and application materials.

    Plater International Scholars Program

    The Plater International Scholars Program assumes a 3.75 or higher GPA (or its recognized equivalent) on a 4.0 scale and an application essay in addition to the above criteria. The Scholarship provides: $12,000 per year for four years of study, $2,500 for a study abroad experience, and a $2,500 housing stipend for living in International House during the freshman year. Recipients are strong incoming freshmen committed to combining academic excellence with global citizenship. Plater Scholars are involved in international programming both on and off-campus. Application materials and additional information are available online at http://honorscollege.iupui.edu/scholarships/plater/.

• Admission-based Scholarships For Beginning Freshmen

  • Students may receive only one of the following six scholarships. Submit your complete application for admission by February 1. A separate scholarship application is not required.

    These scholarships are available to beginning freshmen who will pay non-resident fees at IUPUI. If you are eligible to pay tuition at the in-state rate, visit http://www.iupui.edu/~scentral for information on scholarship opportunities for students paying fees at resident rates.

    IUPUI Chancellor's Non-Resident Scholarship

    Twelve thousand dollars ($12,000) annually for 4 years
    Students who have applied for admission by February 1 who have a minimum high school GPA of 3.75 (on a 4.0 scale) with a minimum 1250 SAT (for the mathematics and critical reading scores) or 27 ACT composite score may be eligible for this scholarship. Chancellor's Recognition Scholars are automatically admitted to the IUPUI Honors College. The Honors College provides access to specialized advising, state-of-the-art facilities, and opportunities to conduct research and participate in leadership development. To be considered for renewal, students must attend full time, be an active participant in the Honors College and maintain a 3.3 GPA (no separate application required).

    Valedictorian and Salutatorian Scholarships

    Ten thousand dollars ($10,000) annually for 4 years
    Students who have applied for admission by February 1, who are ranked first or second in their high school class may qualify for this scholarship. To be considered for renewal, students must attend full time and maintain a 3.0 GPA (no separate application is required). Students considered for this scholarship must graduate from a class of 25 students or higher. *Students who also meet the Chancellor's Non-Resident Scholarship criteria above will receive an additional $4,000 for a total award of $14,000 annually.*

    Dean's Recognition Scholarship

    Eight thousand dollars ($8,000) annually for 4 years
    Students who have a minimum high school GPA of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) and who score 1200 or higher on the SAT (total represents Critical Reading and Math scores only; international students from non-English speaking countries must have a minimum SAT Math score of 600) or 26 on the ACT may be eligible for this scholarship. To be considered for renewal, students must maintain a 3.0 GPA.

    IUPUI Service Award

    Two thousand to five thousand dollars ($2,000 — $5,000) annually for 4 years
    Students who have a minimum high school GPA of 3.25 (on a 4.0 scale). Likely candidates are reviewed on an individual basis with particular attention paid to academic curriculum and standardized test scores. Recipients must volunteer for 20 hours of service at IUPUI events annually. To be considered for renewal, students must maintain a 3.0 GPA.

    International Ambassador Award
    ELS Ambassador Award

    Three thousand five hundred dollars ($3,500) annually for 4 years Eligibility: must be admitted as beginning freshmen by May 1st for the fall semester and submit one of the following: a minimum iBT TOEFL score of 80, a minimum SAT Critical Reading Score of 450, or an IELTS score of 6.0. The ELS Ambassador Award is based on successful completion of ELS Language Centers Level 112. Recipients must volunteer annually for 15 hours of service at IUPUI events that have an international theme. To be considered for renewal, students must maintain a 3.0 GPA.

    IUPUI Honors College Scholarship

    Amount varies
    The College provides highly motivated and creative students with additional resources and opportunities that enhance their experiences both within the classroom and beyond. Criteria include a GPA of 3.75 or higher (on a 4.0 scale), excellent grades in challenging academic course work, and an SAT score of at least 1250 (Critical Reading and Math) or an ACT Composite score of 27.

• Scholarships For Transfer Students

  • To be considered for a transfer scholarship, submit your complete application for admission by October 1 for January admission, or March 1 for Fall admission.

    Nonresident Transfer Scholar Award

    Five thousand dollars ($5,000) annually for 2 years
    Students who have a postsecondary study record at an officially recognized university with earned GPA of 3.3 or higher. To be considered for renewal, students must maintain a 3.0 GPA.

    ELS Transfer Ambassador Award

    Three thousand five hundred dollars ($3,500) annually for 2 years
    Students who successfully complete Level 112 at ELS Language Centers may be eligible for this award. Recipients must volunteer for 15 hours of service at IUPUI events annually. To be considered for renewal, students must maintain a 3.0 GPA.

• Other Scholarship Opportunities

  • These awards may be added to one of the admission-based scholarship opportunities listed above:

    IUPUI Housing Stipend

    Two thousand five hundred ($2,500) one-time award
    Students eligible for one of the above awards and who submit a housing application by April 1 are eligible for this award.

• Information For Graduate Students

  • Funding for graduate study is administered by departments. To inquire about funding opportunities, contact your department. Links to programs are available at http://www.iupui.edu/degrees/.

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