Undergraduate Scholarships
IUPUI offers many scholarships for both incoming freshmen and continuing students. For a comprehensive list of all IUPUI scholarships, please visit our website.
In addition, the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs offers scholarships to incoming and current O'Neill undergraduate students. Students may apply for O'Neill scholarships by submitting the appropriate O'Neill 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 an O'Neill Student Scholarship, students must be in good academic standing, both when you apply for the award and when you receive it.
Recipients of O'Neill scholarships are selected by members of the O'Neill Scholarship Committee, comprised of O'Neill faculty and staff. All O'Neill scholarship recipients are recognized at the O'Neill scholarship luncheon in October.
Award amounts range from $500 to $10,000 per year, per scholarship and are noted on the scholarship application.
All O'Neill 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
The priority deadline for all scholarships is March 1.
- Community Corps Fellows Program
- Cory R. Elson Scholarship
- Dentons Bingham Greenebaum LLP Legislative Conference Scholarship
- Greg Lindsey Academic Scholarship
- Gurminder Bedi Scholarship for Criminal Justice Majors
- Hudnut Scholarship in Public Leadership
- Jason Baker Legacy Scholarship
- Marv Smalley Indiana State Police Scholarship
- O'Neill Alumni Association Scholarship
- O'Neill Dean's Council Scholarships
- O'Neill School Making a Difference Internship Scholarship
- Paul H. O'Neill Scholarships
- Terry and Pat Baumer Scholarship
- World Police & Fire Games Scholarship
Scholarship details
Cory R. Elson Scholarship
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.
Dentons Bingham Greenebaum LLP Legislative Conference Scholarship
The Dentons Bingham Greenebaum LLP Legislative Conference Scholarship supports academically successful students who are interested in a future career in state government. To apply, you must be an O’Neill undergraduate student, have completed 60 or more credit hours, and be in good academic standing. The recipient of this scholarship will need to be able to attend the full annual Denton Bingham Greenebaum Legislative Conference and Luncheon in December.
Greg Lindsey Academic Scholarship
Established to honor former O'Neill IUPUI Executive Associate Dean Greg Lindsey. The Greg Lindsey Academic Scholarship supports an undergraduate or graduate O'Neill 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
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
The Hudnut Scholarship in Public Leadership supports scholarships for undergraduate students majoring in Policy Studies, Civic Leadership, or Sustainable Management and Policy. The recipients will have given evidence of an ability to make a significant contribution to the urban community. An internship with a department of the City of Indianapolis is an integral part of the Scholarship experience. Finalists for this scholarship will be interviewed and must be accepted as an intern by the City. Contact oneillqa@iupui.edu for more information on the scholarship.
Jason Baker Legacy Scholarship
The Jason Baker Legacy Scholarship was created in memory of O’Neill IUPUI alumnus and Marion County Sheriff Deputy Jason M. Baker, who was killed in the line of duty. Jason dedicated his life to service, community and country. Jerry and Sharon Baker established the fund in memory of their son. To apply, students must be pursuing a degree in public safety and entering their sophomore year. Finalists for this scholarship will be interviewed by the scholarship committee.
Marv Smalley Indiana State Police Scholarship
Scholarships for students enrolled in the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at IUPUI who have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and are current or retired Indiana State Police officers or the children, step-children, grandchildren, or step-grandchildren of a current or retired Indiana State Police Officer. The scholarship is renewable as long as recipients continue to meet the criteria.
O'Neill Alumni Association Scholarship
The O'Neill Alumni Association is proud to sponsor $1,000 scholarships for current O'Neill students. The scholarships will be awarded to undergraduate and graduate students who meet the qualifications. Current O'Neill students returning for the next academic year with a 3.0 GPA or higher are eligible to apply.
O'Neill Dean's Council Scholarships
The O'Neill Dean's Council is proud to sponsor scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 for current O'Neill IUPUI students. The scholarships will be awarded to undergraduate and graduate students based upon major.
O'Neill School Making a Difference Internship Scholarship
Scholarships for undergraduate or graduate students in the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at IUPUI who have secured unpaid or low-paying internships at nonprofit, public, or private organizations lasting a minimum of eight weeks or 80 hours. A low-paying internship would be defined as a wage and/or stipend that is lower than minimum wage, verified by a letter from their internship supervisor. Preference will be given to students participating in an unpaid internship. The scholarship is not renewable.
Paul H. O'Neill Scholarships
Scholarships established by Paul H. O’Neill to support undergraduate students in the Honors Program or are direct-admit incoming freshmen.
Terry and Pat Baumer Scholarship
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 Scholarship Application
