We award you for academic achievement and applying early
If you are a high school senior who is near graduation, you may be eligible for automatic scholarships from IUPUC.
Each year, we award a variety of admission-based scholarships to students based on their academic achievement.
To qualify, you must be fully admitted to IUPUC by February 1 and meet the scholarship criteria listed below (no application or supporting materials are required unless indicated).
Please note: You might qualify for multiple scholarships, but only the highest scholarship for which you are eligible will be awarded. Updated GPA can be submitted after fall grades have been awarded if higher. SAT/ACT scores will be accepted until April 1
High school seniors who are near graduation may be eligible for a $4,000 Academic Excellence Scholarship from IUPUC. The scholarship may be renewed each year for a maximum of four years.
Deadline for scholarship
Fully admitted to IUPUC by February 1
Award amount
$4,000
Eligibility
Minimum high school cumulative GPA of 3.5/4.0
SAT or ACT score(s)
1220 SAT combination evidence-based reading/writing and math
Minimum ACT score of 25
Renewal
To be considered for renewal, you must:
Enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours at IUPUC
Maintain a minimum 3.0 CGPA
Volunteer at one pre-approved campus event per semester
High school seniors may be eligible for a $1,500 First Generation Scholarship from IUPUC. The scholarship may be renewed each year for a maximum of four years.
Deadline for scholarship
Fully admitted to IUPUC by February 1
Award amount
$1,500
Eligibility
Must be the first in your family (mother/father/legal guardian) to attend a college or university
Minimum high school cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0
SAT or ACT score(s)
1070 SAT combination evidence-based reading/writing and math
Minimum ACT score of 21
Renewal
To be considered for renewal, you must:
Enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours at IUPUC
Maintain a minimum 3.0 CGPA
Volunteer at one pre-approved campus event per semester
Beginning freshmen may be eligible for a $2,000 High School Counselor Recognition Scholarship from IUPUC. The award may be renewed each year for a maximum of four years.
Deadline for scholarship
Fully admitted to IUPUC by February 1
Award amount
$2,000
Eligibility
Must be nominated by your high school guidance counselor
Minimum high school cumulative GPA of 3.2/4.0
SAT or ACT score(s)
1110 SAT combination evidence-based reading/writing and math
Minimum ACT score of 22
Renewal
To be considered for renewal, you must:
Enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours at IUPUC
Maintain a minimum 3.0 CGPA
Volunteer at one pre-approved campus event per semester
If you are a beginning freshman, you may be eligible for a $8,500 Hoosier Presidential Scholarship from IUPUC. The scholarship may be renewed each year for a maximum of four years.
Deadline for scholarship
Fully admitted to IUPUC by February 1
Award amount
$8,500
Eligibility
Minimum high school cumulative GPA of 3.9/4.0
SAT or ACT score(s)
1360 SAT combination evidence-based reading/writing and math
Minimum ACT score of 29
Pursuing a degree program that can be completed fully at IUPUC
Renewal
To be considered for renewal, you must:
Enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours at IUPUC
Maintain a minimum 3.25 CGPA
Volunteer at one pre-approved campus event per semester
High school seniors who are near graduation may be eligible for a $2,750 Service Scholarship from IUPUC. The scholarship may be renewed each year for a maximum of four years.
Deadline for scholarship
Fully admitted to IUPUC by February 1
Award amount
$2,750
Eligibility
Minimum high school cumulative GPA of 3.3/4.0
SAT or ACT score(s)
1140 SAT combination evidence-based reading/writing and math
Minimum ACT score of 23
Renewal
To be considered for renewal, you must:
Enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours at IUPUC
Maintain a minimum 3.0 CGPA
Volunteer at one pre-approved campus event per semester
High school seniors who are near graduation may be eligible for a $6,000 Vice Chancellor Honors Scholarship from IUPUC. The scholarship may be renewed each year for a maximum of four years.
Deadline for scholarship
Fully admitted to IUPUC by February 1
Award amount
$6,000
Eligibility
Minimum high school cumulative GPA of 3.75/4.0
Participate in the IUPUC Honors Program
SAT or ACT score(s)
1320 SAT combination evidence-based reading/writing and math
Minimum ACT score of 28
Renewal
To be considered for renewal, you must:
Enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours at IUPUC
Maintain a minimum 3.3 CGPA
Volunteer at one pre-approved campus event per semester
Continue in the IUPUC Honors Program
Volunteer requirement
If you receive an admission-based scholarship from IUPUC, you are required to volunteer at one pre-approved campus event per semester. Be sure to check your university email frequently for information about volunteer opportunities.
To receive credit for hours volunteered, submit the volunteer form to the Office of Scholarships. You can deliver the form to the address below or scan and email the form to scholarships@iupuc.edu.
Office of Scholarships Indiana University–Purdue University Columbus (IUPUC) 4601 Central Avenue, CC Room 157 Columbus, IN 47203-1769
Scholarship renewal and reinstatement
As an admission-based scholarship recipient at IUPUC, please be aware of our scholarship renewal criteria.
If you need to submit a scholarship reinstatement form, please complete and submit to the Office of Scholarship.
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