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Many students going to college find themselves at a crossroads - questioning where to go, what to study, and how to pay. If you are a resident of the "Crossroads of America," you will have a little help paying for school with these scholarships for Indiana students. Known for landmarks like the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, and White River State Park — Indiana is also home to top colleges and universities including Indiana University (IU), Purdue University (PU), the University of Notre Dame (ND), and Butler University. If you are a "Hoosier" or plan to attend a school in Indiana, you could add to your college savings, too!

List of Indiana Scholarships for College

Check out our list of 2,862 Indiana Scholarships for College worth $13M.

Al Schuman Ecolab Undergraduate Entrepreneurial Scholarship

$4,250 Award Amount

2 Awards

Mar 15 Deadline

U.S. undergraduate students currently enrolled in a foodservice-related program at a participating college are eligible for this award. Students must enroll in nine or more credit hours and have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

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AIST Ohio Valley Member Chapter

$4,000 Award Amount

2 Awards

Mar 31 Deadline

This scholarship is available for U.S. high school seniors and undergraduate students in the Ohio Valley Region (Southern Indiana, Kentucky, Western Tennessee and Southern Ohio) who are planning to major in engineering and pursue a career in iron and steel technology. Applicants must be AIST members or dependents of AIST members.

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'REACh Your Goals' Scholarship

$2,000 Award Amount

5 Awards

Apr 1 Deadline

This award is available for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students who are 25 years of age or older and reside in the greater Chicagoland area. Students must be enrolled in or admitted to a degree or certificate program at a college or university that is a member of the REACh organization and have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

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Gabe A. Hartl (Category A) Scholarship

$2,000 Award Amount

2 Awards

May 1 Deadline

Undergraduate students enrolled in six or more credit hours with a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours still to be completed are eligible for this award. Students must be enrolled or accepted in a two-year or greater air traffic control program at an institution appproved and/or listed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

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Indy Pride Scholarship Program

$1,000 Award Amount

10 Awards

May 17 Deadline

This scholarship is available for undergraduate students in Indiana who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or as a straight ally who is dedicated to promoting equality and social inclusion.

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Horatio Alger Indiana Scholarship Program

$10,000 Award Amount

10 Awards

Oct 25 Deadline

This award is for high school seniors in Indiana who have a grade point average of 2.0 or higher and demonstrate financial need.

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University of Indianapolis United Methodist Grant

$1,500 Award Amount

3 Awards

Jan 15 Deadline

This award is available to U.S. students who are planning to attend the University of Indianapolis as first-time freshmen. The student must be a certified member of the United Methodist Church.

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Bucknell University Campus Enrichment Scholarship

$100,000 Award Amount

1 Award

Jan 15 Deadline

This award is available for U.S. students enrolling at Bucknell University. First generation college students, students from outside the university's traditional geographic area, and those who bring cultural and intellectual diversity to the campus will be considered.

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AIST Midwest Member Chapter Scholarship

$42,000 Award Amount

14 Awards

Jan 31 Deadline

This scholarship is available for U.S. high school seniors and undergraduate students in Northwestern Indiana, Northern Illinois, Wisconsin, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa who are planning to major in engineering and pursue a career in iron and steel technology. Applicants must be AIST Midwest Chapter members or dependents of AIST Midwest Chapter members.

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ACI Pittsburgh Founders Award

$3,000 Award Amount

1 Award

Jan 31 Deadline

This scholarship is available for Pittsburgh-area undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing a career within the concrete industry.

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SWE Central Indiana Section Scholarship

$2,000 Award Amount

1 Award

Feb 15 Deadline

This award is open to female college sophomores, juniors, and seniors, and graduate students who are majoring in engineering or computer science at an Indiana college/university. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher; students with financial need are given preference.

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J.L. Weigand, Jr. Notre Dame Legal Education Trust Scholarship

$20,000 Award Amount

1 Award

Feb 15 Deadline

This award is available for U.S. graduate students who attend or plan to attend the University of Notre Dame Law School, the University of Kansas Law School, or Washburn Law School. Students must be residents of Kansas and be in the top 10 percent of his/her class.

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Exelon Scholarship

$5,000 Award Amount

5 Awards

Feb 15 Deadline

This award is available for U.S. female incoming and current college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who are majoring in computer, electrical, or mechanical engineering and enroll full time at select preferred schools. Students must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher if freshmen or 3.0 or higher if not a freshman.

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SWE Region H Scholarship

$1,750 Award Amount

1 Award

Feb 15 Deadline

This award is open to female college sophomores, juniors, and seniors, and graduate students who are majoring in engineering or computer science and have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Students must be members of SWE and attend a school within the SWE Region H boundaries.

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American Electric Power Scholarship

$4,000 Award Amount

1 Award

Feb 18 Deadline

U.S. college sophomores or juniors enrolled in an mechanical engineering or related program are eligible for this award. Preference will be given to students who are interested in power engineering and/or who reside or attend school in the American Electric Power service area of Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.

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MathWorks Math Modeling (M3) Challenge

$20,000 Award Amount

1 Award

Feb 21 Deadline

This award is for U.S. high school juniors and seniors who participate in a mathematical modeling challenge as part of a school-based group.

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NEHA/AAS Scholarship

$1,250 Award Amount

4 Awards

Mar 1 Deadline

This award is for U.S. students majoring in environmental health who are enrolled in an approved college/university that is accredited by the Environmental Health Accreditation Council or is a NEHA Educational or Sustaining Member School. For a current list of accredited environmental health programs, please visit www.ehacoffice.org.

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Cargill Global Scholars Program for U.S. Students

$7,500 Award Amount

10 Awards

Mar 1 Deadline

U.S. first- and second-year college students who are attending select universities and demonstrate high academic achievement are eligible for this award.

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Lewis-Clark State College Presidential Out-of-State Scholarship

$20,238 Award Amount

1 Award

Mar 1 Deadline

High school seniors and transfer students who are not residents of Idaho and are planning to enroll at Lewis-Clark State College for the first time are eligible for this award. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and must plan to enroll full time.

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NFMC/Irma Carey Wilson Music Therapy Award

$500 Award Amount

1 Award

Mar 1 Deadline

This award is available for currently enrolled U.S. college sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students. Students must be pursuing a degree in music therapy or interning for music therapy, and must attend a school accredited by the American Music Therapy Association.

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Rebecca Kirtman Memorial Scholarship

$2,000 Award Amount

2 Awards

Apr 1 Deadline

U.S. high school seniors who have been involved with Becca's Closet are eligible to apply for this award. Students must enroll full time and have an unweighted grade point average of 2.0 or higher.

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Indiana National Guard Supplemental Grant (NGSG)

$4,518 Award Amount

726 Awards

Apr 15 Deadline

This award is available to Indiana resident undergraduate students who are enrolled at an eligible college or university in Indiana. The student must be a member of the Indiana Air and Army National Guard to qualify. Click here to learn more and apply today!

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Frank O'Bannon Grant Program

$2,600 Award Amount

1 Award

Apr 15 Deadline

This award is available to Indiana resident high school graduates planning to enroll full-time in an undergraduate program of study at an eligible Indiana college or university. Student must demonstrate financial need to qualify.

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Isaacs & Isaacs Student Scholarship Awards

$1,000 Award Amount

3 Awards

Aug 1 Deadline

The Isaacs & Isaacs Student Scholarship Awards is available for high school seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students in Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio.

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Indianapolis Amateur Radio Association Scholarship

$1,000 Award Amount

1 Award

Jan 4 Deadline

This award is open to international and U.S. licensed radio amateurs who reside in the ARRL Central Division (IL, IN, WI). Students must be studying electrical/electronics engineering, computer science, or related fields.

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Cost of College in Indiana

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Before highlighting the many grants and scholarships available for Indiana students, it is important to have an understanding of how much it costs to go to school in the Hoosier state. If you are an Indiana resident attending the flagship campus of Indiana University Bloomington (IU Bloomington), you will pay $11,790 in tuition and fees in 2024-25. Out of state residents will pay $40,480.

The cost to attend Purdue University in 2024-25 is $9,992 for Indiana residents and $28,794 for out-of-state students. Tuition and fees at private colleges and universities can exceed $50,000 per year including over $56,000 at Butler University and $65,025 at the University of Notre Dame.

Here’s a breakdown of just a few of the grants and scholarships available to Indiana students:

Indiana State-Funded Scholarships and Grants

The State of Indiana offers a variety of scholarships and grants to help ease the financial burden of higher education. Below are some of the most prominent opportunities for Hoosier students.

Frank O’Bannon Grant Program

Named after former Indiana Governor Frank O’Bannon, this is a need-based grant program funded by the State of Indiana. It is designed to make college-going more affordable for low- and moderate-income families. Awards range based on financial need, the type of school you are attending, and academic achievement. Grants can range from $2,000 to over $12,400 in 2024-25. In order to qualify for consideration for this grant, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and plan to attend an eligible college or university in Indiana.

21st Century Scholars Program

The 21st Century Scholars Program is Indiana’s College Promise program, providing eligible Indiana students with up to four years of full tuition at participating colleges and universities. This program targets students from low-income families, encouraging them to prepare for college from middle school onward. To be eligible, students must meet certain income requirements, and fulfill academic and extracurricular commitments through high school.

Mitch Daniels Early Graduation Scholarship

The Mitch Daniels Early Graduation Scholarship is a one-time award of $4,000 available to Indiana students who graduate from high school at least one year early. Designed to reward academic achievement and accelerate college enrollment, this scholarship can be used to cover tuition and fees, with any remaining funds going directly to the student.

Eligible applicants must be Indiana residents and U.S. citizens (or eligible non-citizens) who have lived in Indiana for at least the last two semesters before graduation. To qualify, students must graduate by the end of their junior year of high school with a Core 40 diploma and have attended an Indiana public high school full-time for the last two semesters prior to graduation. Additionally, recipients must enroll as full-time, degree-seeking students in an eligible Indiana college or university immediately following high school graduation.

Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship

The Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship for Indiana students pursuing a career in education. Awards are up to $10,000 per year for four years. Students are required to attend an eligible Indiana college or university and meet academic requirements including ranking in the top 20% of their high school class, having a top 20% ACT or SAT score, or maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA.

Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA while completing at least 30 credit hours each year. Priority is given to high school graduates, though current college freshmen and sophomores are also encouraged to apply. This scholarship requires recipients to complete the FAFSA. Any recipients who do not become teachers or educators after college graduation will be required to repay any scholarship award.

Grants for Families of Fallen Military Members & Public Safety Officers

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education offers numerous grant programs for Indiana children and spouses of deceased or disabled veterans, Purple Heart recipients, of Indiana public safety officers disabled or killed in the line of duty. Grants are also available for members of the Indiana National Guard.

Scholarships and Grants for Adult Learners in Indiana

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The Adult Student Grant is designed to support working adults in Indiana who are starting or completing an associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or certificate program by offering up to $2,000 in financial assistance. This grant can be used to cover tuition and fees, providing a much-needed boost to adult learners balancing work, family, and education.

Eligible applicants must be Indiana residents and U.S. citizens (or eligible non-citizens) who are financially independent and demonstrate financial need, as determined by the FAFSA. Recipients must enroll in at least six credit hours per term in a program at Ivy Tech Community College or Vincennes University, leading to their first degree or certificate. The Adult Student Grant is renewable, provided recipients must complete at least 18 credit hours in the previous academic year and maintain satisfactory academic progress.

Federal Grants

Indiana students who are U.S. citizens are eligible to participate in federal student aid programs. The most popular federal grant program is the Pell Grant which provides awards of up to $7,395 in 2024-25. Pell Grants are generally from lower income households and award amount is determined by financial need-based as determined by a student’s FAFSA submission.

Institutional Scholarships and Grants in Indiana

Many Indiana colleges and universities offer generous institutional grants and scholarships. These awards can be based on need, merit, or a combination of both. Schools offer institutional grants and scholarships to make the cost of education more affordable and to encourage students to enroll. Here are just a few examples of institutional scholarships in Indiana.

Purdue University Scholarships

Purdue University offers a variety of grants and scholarships, including the Presidential Scholarship and the Trustees Scholarship, both of which are awarded based on academic achievement. Purdue also provides need-based aid, including the Purdue Promise Program for Indiana 21st Century Scholars.

Indiana University Bloomington Scholarships

IU Bloomington offers a number of merit-based scholarships, including the Provost’s Scholarship and the Dean’s Scholarship. Additionally, IU provides need-based grants.

Private Scholarships in Indiana

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Private organizations including houses of worship, corporations, non-profit organizations, and foundations offer a wealth of scholarships for Indiana students. These scholarships are often merit-based, need-based, or awarded to students pursuing specific fields of study. Private scholarships play a vital role in making college more affordable as federal, state, and institutional aid often do not cover the entire cost of a student’s education.

Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program

The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program is one of Indiana’s most prestigious scholarship programs available to Indiana students. The scholarship is awarded to 143 students each year and covers full tuition and fees as well as stipends for books and equipment for four years of study at an eligible Indiana college or university.This is a merit-based scholarship program that is highly competitive. Recipients are selected based on academic achievement.

Indiana CPA Society Scholarships

For students pursuing a career in accounting, the Indiana CPA Society offers multiple scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $2,000. These scholarships are intended for junior and senior accounting majors attending an eligible Indiana college or university. To be eligible,

Tri Kappa Scholarships

The Tri Kappa organization awards scholarships to Indiana students that demonstrate academic achievement and are involved in their communities. These scholarships are available at both the local chapter and state levels, providing a range of awards based on merit and need.

Applying for Scholarships in Indiana: Tips for Success

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Securing grants and scholarships requires careful planning and a focused strategy. Here are some tips to ensure you make the most of all the opportunities that are available to help fund your college education:

Complete the FAFSA early: Many scholarships and grants in Indiana are awarded based on financial need, so submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as early as possible is very important!

Stay organized: Keep track of deadlines, requirements, and supporting documents needed for each scholarship application.

Write a standout personal statement: A strong personal essay can make all the difference in the world especially when it comes to merit-based scholarships. Be sure and highlight your achievements, goals, and passion for education.

Seek letters of recommendation: Many scholarships require letters of recommendation from teachers or community leaders. Choose recommenders who know you well and can speak to your strengths and ask them early!

Don’t overlook local opportunities: Many small scholarships are available through local organizations, houses or worship, high schools, and community foundations.