Undergraduate Scholarships
IUPUI offers many scholarships for both incoming freshmen and continuing students. For a comprehensive list of all IUPUI scholarships, please visit the Office of Student Scholarships website.
In addition, the School of Public and Environmental Affairs offers scholarships to incoming and current SPEA undergraduate students. Students may apply for SPEA scholarships by submitting the appropriate SPEA scholarship application and additional required materials, including a current resume and an essay explaining why you are a good candidate for that particular scholarship (essay guidelines are in the application).
To be eligible for a SPEA Student Scholarship, students must be in good academic standing, both when you apply for the award and when you receive it.
Recipients of SPEA scholarships are selected by members of the SPEA Scholarship Committee, comprised of SPEA faculty and staff. All SPEA scholarship recipients are recognized at the SPEA scholarship luncheon in October.
Award amounts range from $500 to $5000 per year, per scholarship and are noted on the scholarship application.
All SPEA scholarships are non-renewable, though former recipients may apply again. Fall scholarships refers to those scholarships that can be used in the fall semester; spring scholarships are for spring semester
Deadlines
By February 1, apply for:
- SPEA New Student Scholarship (separate application)
By March 1, apply for:
- Cory R. Elson Scholarship
- Greg Lindsey Academic Scholarship
- Gurminder Bedi Scholarship for Criminal Justice Majors
- Hudnut Scholarship in Public Leadership
- SPEA Alumni Association Scholarship
- SPEA Dean's Council Scholarships
- SPEA International Experience Scholarship
- Terry and Pat Baumer Scholarship
- World Police & Fire Games Scholarship
By September 15, apply for:
- Bingham Greenebaum Doll
Scholarship details
Bingham Greenebaum Doll Scholarship
Deadline: September 15
The Bingham Greenebaum Doll Scholarship supports academically successful students who are interested in a future career in state government. To apply, you must be a SPEA undergraduate student, have completed 60 or more credit hours, and be in good academic standing. The recipient of this scholarship will also attend the Bingham Greenebaum Doll Legislative Conference and Luncheon in December.
Cory R. Elson Scholarship
Deadline: March 1
The Cory R. Elson Scholarship was established for fallen Indiana State Trooper, Cory Elson by his wife, Amy. This scholarship provides recognition and financial support to criminal justice students who wish to pursue a career in policing. To apply, students must demonstrate financial need and have at least a 2.6 cumulative IU GPA.
Greg Lindsey Academic Scholarship
Deadline: March 1
Established to honor former SPEA IUPUI Executive Associate Dean Greg Lindsey. The Greg Lindsey Academic Scholarship supports an undergraduate or graduate SPEA student. To apply, students must demonstrate financial need and have at least a 3.0 cumulative IU GPA.
Gurminder Bedi Scholarship for Criminal Justice Majors
Deadline: March 1
The Gurminder Bedi Scholarship provides recognition and financial support to criminal justice students, preferably those interested in juvenile justice and prisoner rights.
Hudnut Scholarship in Public Leadership
Deadline: March 1
The Hudnut Scholarship in Public Leadership supports undergraduate SPEA students majoring in Civic Leadership or Sustainable Management and Policy. Recipients will have the opportunity to intern with the city of Indianapolis.
SPEA Alumni Association Scholarship
Deadline: March 1
The SPEA Alumni Association is proud to sponsor $1,000 scholarships for current SPEA students. The scholarships will be awarded to undergraduate and graduate students who meet the qualifications. Current SPEA students returning for the next academic year with a 3.0 GPA or higher are eligible to apply.
SPEA Dean's Council Scholarships
Deadline: March 1
The SPEA Dean's Council is proud to sponsor scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 for current SPEA IUPUI students. The scholarships will be awarded to undergraduate and graduate students based upon major.
SPEA International Experience Scholarship
Award: $500–$1,000
Deadline: March 1
The SPEA International Experience Scholarship offers the opportunity for graduate and undergraduate students who are participating in a SPEA abroad program to share their experiences in a variety of creative ways, such as leading the Passport program or documenting international experiences on Instagram over the course of a week. Application must be submitted to via this link by March 1.
SPEA New Student Scholarship
Deadline: February 1
This scholarship provides $500 to an incoming freshman in their first semester of majoring in a SPEA academic program. Qualified students must have graduated in the top 25% of their high school class and earned an SAT score of 1000 or more (or ACT score of 21 or more). Learn how to apply
Terry and Pat Baumer Scholarship
Deadline: March 1
This scholarship provides $500 to an undergraduate student studying criminal justice, sustainable management, or policy studies with a 3.2 GPA or higher.
World Police and Fire Games Scholarship
Deadline: March 1
Current full-time and retired police officers and firefighters in the state of Indiana are eligible to receive money to support undergraduate or graduate coursework at IUPUI. Scholarships range from $500–1,000 annually.
Click here for the SPEA Undergraduate Scholarship Application
