Undergraduate
Awards & Scholarships
The Purdue School of Engineering and Technology offers scholarships through IUPUI’s Office of Student Scholarships. Early admission to IUPUI is the best way to be assured of scholarship opportunities. The Purdue School of Engineering and Technology offers scholarships to incoming freshmen and continuing students. Most scholarships are merit-based awards offered at the departmental level, but some are designated specifically for new students, or for minority, women, and other students from underrepresented populations. The following is a list of some available scholarships. For additional information, please consult the Beginning Freshman Admissions Guide and Financial Aid Information published by the Office of Admissions, or contact the Office of the Dean.
Scholarships for New Students
- General Engineering and Technology Scholarship
- Minority Engineering Advancement Program (MEAP)
- Women in Engineering and Technology
Scholastic Recognition
Dean’s List
All undergraduate students in the School of Engineering and Technology who complete at least 6 credit hours during a semester, who have a semester grade point average of 3.8 or higher, a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, and who are approved by the program faculty are placed on the Dean’s List. These honor students receive certificates from the Dean recognizing their meritorious efforts.
Graduation with Distinction
By awarding degrees “With Distinction” or “With Highest Distinction” the School of Engineering and Technology recognizes the outstanding scholastic achievement of selected associate and bachelor’s degree candidates.
Distinction at graduation is awarded on the basis of all course work taken for letter grades. Individuals must complete all the requirements for their field of study and meet the following conditions:
- A candidate for the bachelor’s degree with distinction must have earned at least 65 hours of credit in the Purdue University or Indiana University system. A candidate for an associate degree with distinction must have earned at least 35 hours of credit in the Purdue University or Indiana University system.
- Honors are awarded according to the following cumulative semester grade point averages:
- Top 10 percent—With Distinction
- Top 30 percent of the top 10 percent—With Highest Distinction
Note: For the purpose of determining graduation honors, the calculated cumulative semester grade point average includes all courses taken for a grade in either the Purdue or the Indiana University system, regardless of when the courses were taken.
Students who are awarded their degrees with distinction receive corresponding diplomas and are given special recognition during the annual Commencement exercise.