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Scholarships

Administered Through the Kelley School of Business-Indianapolis

Sam Jones Diversity Scholarship

This funding is an annual, one-time only $2500/year award for incoming freshmen from a racial or ethnic minority, or a first-generation college student. This scholarship, for only one recipient, has a March 1 deadline for all relevant application material. For more information on Sam Jones and his many contributions to the Indianapolis community click here. For more information on the scholarship requirements click here. Finally, for a copy of the downloadable IUPUI application form click here.

Diversity Research Scholars Program (DSRP)

This scholarship provides full tuition for coursework, books, supplies and housing for up to four years of undergraduate study. The DSRP program is designed to acclimate students to a research setting, where they will work with Kelley Indianapolis faculty who will guide them in structuring their research program. Click here for more information. This program has a March 1 application deadline. Several students may be selected.

Key Bank Scholarships

This funding is for two scholarships: a one-time, non-renewable $1000 award for a Kelley Indianapolis applicant; the other is a $1500 award for an incoming Kelley Indianapolis direct admit applicant, with preference being given to minority students. Both awards are provided by Key Bank. (Applicants should ensure their “minority” status is mentioned in their essay!) A minimum cumulative average GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale will be strictly enforced. This scholarship has a February 1 application deadline.

Principal Financial Group Scholarship

This scholarship is for incoming students who have been directly admitted into the Kelley School of Business and enroll full-time. Qualified applicants must have a minimum cumulative average GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Preference will be given to members of underrepresented populations whose presence will enhance the learning environment through increased diversity at Kelley and IUPUI. This scholarship has a February 1 deadline!

For more information on scholarships available through the Kelley School of Business-Indianapolis, please contact Maureen Kinney at maukinne@iupui.edu or (317) 278-5873.

Administered Through IUPUI & Office of Student Scholarships (March 1 application deadlines)

Bepko Scholars and Fellows Program

Undergraduate tuition, fees and books for four years of study, including housing will be provided with this scholarship. Up to 20 freshmen per year may be selected for this very competitive award. Also included is $5000 per year toward your graduate school expenses. For more information on the Bepko Scholars program, see http://www.bepkoscholars.iupui.edu or call (317) 274-2660.

First Generation Scholarships

$1000 renewable scholarships are available for freshmen who will be the first in their family to graduate (receive a bachelor's degree) from an accredited college. For more information, click here.

Norman Brown Diversity & Leadership Program

Up to a $2000 renewable scholarship is available for freshmen or transfer students from racial or ethnic populations which have been traditionally underrepresented in institutions of higher education in Indiana. Click here for more information.

Administered Privately (all with varying deadlines)

Emma L. Bowen Foundation Award

Includes both an academic stipend and a summer internship for all 4 or 5 years of college for those minority freshmen or sophomores interested in business and the media. Selected students will join a distinguished list of scholars currently working at media companies across the country. For an application and more details, visit their website, at www.emmabowenfoundation.com.

Gates Millennium Scholars Scholarship

This is a competitive scholarship, established to support talented students who wish to pursue both undergraduate and post graduate degrees in disciplines in which racial and ethnic groups are underrepresented. Requirements for the award include filing a FAFSA, having a Federal Pell Grant as part of a financial aid award package, and letters of recommendation. Applicants are evaluated based on the areas of leadership, academic performance and community service. Click here for more information.

National Association of Black Accountants (NABA)

This scholarship, open to any ethnic minority, ranges from $500 to $6000, and is available for any qualifying full-time (12 hours or more) student in any undergraduate or graduate status. Applicants must also be a paid NABA member with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. For more details and an application form, see www.nabainc.org.

UNCF Scholarship Information

The United Negro College Fund offers a variety of merit and need based scholarships and grants to talented and deserving minority students pursuing collegiate degrees in various disciplines. Some, but not all, of the scholarships require students to attend a UNCF member-based institution and may require students to serve as interns or ambassadors. Deadlines for the scholarships vary, and many require filling out a FAFSA to be considered. Scholarships range in their amount and are intended to cover direct educational expenses. Some scholarships are renewable, based upon satisfactory completion of course work, and may be re-applied for as long as the student meets eligibility requirements. Click here for more information.

Sociedad Amigos De Colombia (SADCO)

The Friends of Colombia Society is an Indiana-based organization designed to help Hispanic students attend college. This group offers both achievement- and need-based scholarships to 1st, 2nd and 3rd generation Hispanic students who are Indiana residents. Their application process has typically ended in late April of every year, but click here for details.

For more information on scholarships, visit IUPUI Scholarship Central. Also, an additional list of scholarships designated primarily for African American students can be found with Mr. Russell Vertner, Director of Student Diversity with the Kelley School of Business, Indianapolis. Call 317-274-3492 or email him for a copy of the list.