Scholarships

Scholarships for hardworking and talented students

IU Bloomington scholarships reward students for past accomplishments and enable future achievement. The Office of Scholarships is your go-to source for information about many of the scholarships IU offers, as well as important dates and deadlines.

Go to the Office of Scholarships website

Incoming freshmen, apply by November 1

To be considered for IU Academic Scholarships, you must submit a complete application for admission including official transcript, essay, and test scores (if applicable) by the early action (non-binding) deadline of November 1.

If you meet the November 1 deadline, you may submit updated SAT and/or ACT scores until January 15 for additional scholarship consideration. Updated scores will be evaluated and notification will be made on a rolling basis for those who qualify. After the November 1 deadline, scholarship opportunities are limited.

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β€œThe Cox Research Scholarship has given me the opportunity to join a research lab as an undergraduate, giving me skills and experience for post graduate school and allowing me to grow as a researcher.”

Sophie X.Class of 2026

$280+ millionin scholarships and grants awarded in 2021–2022

72%of students received scholarship or grant aid in 2021–2022