Overview
IUPUC has millions of dollars available in financial aid and scholarships for qualified students.
Freshman Scholarships
These scholarships are performance based and are awarded in recognition of academic achievement, rewarding excellence and providing a monetary incentive to enroll at IUPUC. Early admission is the best way for students to be assured of scholarship opportunities. Beginning freshmen are considered for scholarships after admission to IUPUC, so for full consideration you should apply for admission in the fall of your senior year. Only one freshman scholarship is allowed per student. The deadline for all freshman scholarships is March 1.
Valedictorian/Salutatorian Scholarships
$5,000 for four years. Students who are selected as valedictorians and salutatorians of their high school class (ranked 1st or 2nd), with a minimum of 1200 SAT (Math and Reading Comprehension) or 26 ACT, and are admitted to IUPUC by March 1 are eligible for this admissions-based scholarship. Recipient must enroll full-time and maintain a 3.3 GPA.
IUPUC Academic Excellence Scholarships
$2,500 for four years. Students with a GPA of 3.75 or higher and a minimum 1200 SAT (Math and Reading Comprehension) or 30 ACT, who are admitted to IUPUC by March 1 are eligible for this admissions-based scholarship. Recipient must enroll full time and maintain a 3.0 GPA.
IUPUC Outstanding Freshman Scholarships
$3,500 for four years. Students with a minimum 1250 SAT (Math and Reading Comprehension) or 29 ACT, who are admitted to IUPUC by Februrary 1 are eligible for this admissions-based scholarship. Recipient must enroll full time and maintain a 3.0 GPA.
IUPUC Distinguished Scholars
$7,500 for four years. Students in the top 10% of their high school class with an exceptional SAT (Math and Reading Comprehension) or ACT, who are admitted to IUPUC by December 1 are eligible for this admissions-based scholarship.
Dean of Faculties Scholarships - Two Levels of Achievement
Level 1: $2,500 for four years. Students with a GPA of 3.75 or higher with a minimum 1200 SAT (Math and Reading Comprehension) or 26 ACT, who are admitted to IUPUC by March 1 are eligible for this admissions-based scholarship. Recipient must enroll full time and maintain a 3.0 GPA.
Level 2: $2,000 for four years. Students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher with a minimum 1100 SAT (Math and Reading Comprehension) or 24 ACT, who are admitted by March 1 are eligible for this admissions-based scholarship. Recipient must enroll full time and maintain a 2.75 GPA.
First Generation Scholarship
$1,500 for four years. Students who are the first in their families to go to college may be eligible for this scholarship. Students with a GPA of 3.00 or higher and a minimum 1000 Sat or 21 ACT , who are admitted to IUPUC by March 1. Recipients must enroll full time and maintain a 2.5 GPA.
Fresh Start Scholarship
$1,000 for two years. Students who are 25 years or older, are admitted by March 1, and test into ENG W131 and MATH 111 may be eligible for this scholarship. Recipients must enroll at least part time and maintain a 3.0 GPA. Maximum renewal for scholarship is two years.
If you have retaken the SAT or ACT and the new score might place you into scholarship consideration, contact the IUPUC Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid at (812)348-7231 or scholarships@iupuc.edu to speak with a counselor to verify possible eligibility. Please note the scores cited refer to SAT verbal and math or ACT composite scores.
Additional IUPUC Scholarship opportunities
Passport Scholarship
IUPUC has established a special scholarship program with Ivy Tech State College-Columbus to encourage students to continue their education toward a baccalaureate degree. The following scholarship amounts are automatic and in addition to all other awards, scholarships, and financial aid:
Ivy Tech - Columbus Cumulative GPA requirement:
3.75 and above $1,000
3.50 to 3.74 $500
3.25 to 3.49 $250
To qualify, students must meet the following requirements:
- Graduate with an Associate of Science from Ivy Tech State College - Columbus after year 2000
- Admitted into one of the articulated degree programs between Ivy Tech State College - Columbus and IUPUC in Business, Education, General Studies, or Nursing.
Campus Campaign Scholarship
IUPUC faculty and staff make contributions each year to fund these achievement-based scholarships.
Irvin-Sweeny-Miller Foundation Scholarship
Nontraditional students from Bartholomew County are eligible for this scholarship.
Heritage Fund Educational Scholarships
Scholarships administered by the Heritage Fund are made possible through the generosity of donors. Their vision enables the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County to assist future generations in meeting their educational goals. Currently the Heritage Fund manages 53 endowed scholarship funds.
Private Donor Scholarships
Every year many IUPUC students receive private sector scholarships, providing thousands of dollars to pay for their education. Information on external scholarships can be found from high school guidance offices, scholarship source books, and online scholarship search databases. The IUPUC Web site lists some of the online free database search sites.
Check the IUPUC Web site (www.iupuc.edu) frequently for updates. While this information is current as of print, we will post any changes in scholarship opportunities and the Web site should be consulted as the final source of information.