The IU School of Liberal Arts has one of the largest scholarship and award programs at IUPUI. Through the generosity of our scholarship donors, the School is able to provide 250+ scholarships worth over $500K in scholarship assistance to our incoming freshmen, undergraduate and graduate students.
Scholarships and Awards
Helpful information
- Some awards take financial need into consideration. Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Scholarships are just one of your financial aid options .
- Find even more scholarship opportunities at IUPUI Office of Student Scholarships.
Application deadline: February 1
*Be sure to read the application requirements and award criteria for each scholarship carefully, as some do vary.
Most scholarships require a submitted application through Academic Works by February 1. Some scholarships may require a transcript, an essay, or a letter of recommendation. Please plan ahead to allow enough time if you need to ask your faculty or work supervisor to write a recommendation for you.
Questions? Contact our scholarship manager at 317-274-1634 or libaschl@iupui.edu.
Explore the many scholarships and awards available to you
Alice Chandler Gockley and Gordon E. Gockley Memorial Scholarship
Andy Jacobs Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Audrey Harshbarger Study Abroad Scholarship
Barbara White Thoreson Scholarship
Buhner 2 Scholarship for Student Veterans
Frances Dodson Rhome Scholarship
Gail M. & William M. Plater International Scholarship for Community Engagement
IUPUI Liberal Arts Works Scholarship
James R. East Scholarship Fund
Joseph and Lillian Zeglin Scholarship in the Humanities
Kissel School of Liberal Arts Learning Community Scholarship
Liberal Arts Dean's RISE Scholarship
Loretta Lunsford Scholarship
Margaret A. Cook Foreign Study Scholarship
P.M.G. and M.S.W. Harris Study Abroad Scholarship
Rebecca E Pitts Memorial Scholarship
Robert Stine Memorial Scholarship
Sam Masarachia Scholars Program
School of Liberal Arts Alumni Association Scholarship
School of Liberal Arts Staff Scholarship
Scottish Foundation of Indianapolis McMath Scholarship
Sidney Houston Memorial Scholarship
Sutton Scholars International Experience Fund
Tom Dean and Chieko Chambers Study Abroad Scholarship
Thomas E. Grossman, Jr. Scholarship
Andy Jacobs Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Audrey Harshbarger Study Abroad Scholarship
Barbara White Thoreson Scholarship
Buhner 2 Scholarship for Student Veterans
Frances Dodson Rhome Scholarship
Gail M. & William M. Plater International Scholarship for Community Engagement
IUPUI Liberal Arts Works Scholarship
James R. East Scholarship Fund
Joseph and Lillian Zeglin Scholarship in the Humanities
Kissel School of Liberal Arts Learning Community Scholarship
Liberal Arts Dean's RISE Scholarship
Loretta Lunsford Scholarship
Margaret A. Cook Foreign Study Scholarship
P.M.G. and M.S.W. Harris Study Abroad Scholarship
Rebecca E Pitts Memorial Scholarship
Robert Stine Memorial Scholarship
Sam Masarachia Scholars Program
School of Liberal Arts Alumni Association Scholarship
School of Liberal Arts Staff Scholarship
Scottish Foundation of Indianapolis McMath Scholarship
Sidney Houston Memorial Scholarship
Sutton Scholars International Experience Fund
Tom Dean and Chieko Chambers Study Abroad Scholarship
Thomas E. Grossman, Jr. Scholarship
Undergraduate Department/Program-specific Scholarships and Awards
Academic Achievement Award for Africana Studies
Matthew Crenshaw Africana Studies Scholarship
Olaniyan Scholars
The Preston Eagleson Award
Turner-Wright Scholarship in African American Studies
Matthew Crenshaw Africana Studies Scholarship
Olaniyan Scholars
The Preston Eagleson Award
Turner-Wright Scholarship in African American Studies
Academic Achievement Award for Anthropology
Friends of Anthropology Scholarship
Greek Goddess Scholarship in Anthropology
Larry J. Zimmerman Fund for Student Research Support
Manuela Reynolds Award
Friends of Anthropology Scholarship
Greek Goddess Scholarship in Anthropology
Larry J. Zimmerman Fund for Student Research Support
Manuela Reynolds Award
Academic Achievement Award for Communication Studies (Undergraduate)
CVR’s Barrier-Busting Scholarship
IUPUI Communications Studies Scholarship
CVR’s Barrier-Busting Scholarship
IUPUI Communications Studies Scholarship
Bonnie Lehenbauer Film Studies Scholarship
Brian McDonald Legacy Scholarship in Literature
Collaborative Writing Award
Creative Nonfiction Writing Award
English for Academic Purposes G130 Award
English for Academic Purposes G131 Award
Eric Sharp Gateway Fiction Award
Eric Sharp Gateway Poetry Award
Essay Award in English
Frank N & Patricia Owings Scholarship in English
Hal Tobin First-Year Writing Award
Marianne Hedges Award for Excellence in Poetry
Mary Louise Rea Short Story Award
Outstanding English Major Award
Rebecca E. Pitts Creative Writing Award for Fiction
Rebecca E. Pitts Creative Writing Award for Poetry
Sarah Jamison Keller Scholarship
Writing & Literacy Project Award
Brian McDonald Legacy Scholarship in Literature
Collaborative Writing Award
Creative Nonfiction Writing Award
English for Academic Purposes G130 Award
English for Academic Purposes G131 Award
Eric Sharp Gateway Fiction Award
Eric Sharp Gateway Poetry Award
Essay Award in English
Frank N & Patricia Owings Scholarship in English
Hal Tobin First-Year Writing Award
Marianne Hedges Award for Excellence in Poetry
Mary Louise Rea Short Story Award
Outstanding English Major Award
Rebecca E. Pitts Creative Writing Award for Fiction
Rebecca E. Pitts Creative Writing Award for Poetry
Sarah Jamison Keller Scholarship
Writing & Literacy Project Award
Academic Achievement Award for General Studies
Irving J. Levy Scholarship
Jean C. and Gerald L. Bepko Lifelong Learner Award
Lippman's "Fresh Start" Scholarship
Ronald M. Lindle Adult Learner Scholarship
William M. Plater General Studies International Scholarship
Irving J. Levy Scholarship
Jean C. and Gerald L. Bepko Lifelong Learner Award
Lippman's "Fresh Start" Scholarship
Ronald M. Lindle Adult Learner Scholarship
William M. Plater General Studies International Scholarship
Academic Achievement Award for Geography
Geography Alumni New Major Award
Geography Student Travel Award
Geography Alumni New Major Award
Geography Student Travel Award
Academic Achievement Award for Journalism and Public Relations
CVR’s Barrier-Busting Scholarship
James W. Brown Scholarship
Malcolm Moran Study Abroad Scholarship
M. William Lutholtz Memorial Scholarship
Patrick McKeand Scholarship
Society of Professional Journalists/Bettie Cadou Memorial Scholarship
CVR’s Barrier-Busting Scholarship
James W. Brown Scholarship
Malcolm Moran Study Abroad Scholarship
M. William Lutholtz Memorial Scholarship
Patrick McKeand Scholarship
Society of Professional Journalists/Bettie Cadou Memorial Scholarship
Latino Studies Academic Achievement Award
Latino Studies Service Award
Luis Alberto Ambroggio Award
Robert Aponté Memorial Scholarship in Latino Studies at IUPUI
Academic Achievement Award for Medical Humanities and Health Studies
William Schneider Student Essay Award in Medical Humanities
William Schneider Student Essay Award in Medical Humanities
Academic Achievement Award for Philosophy
Adam Hayden Philosophy Scholarship
John Riteris Memorial Scholarship
Laurence Lampert Scholarship in Philosophy
Sophia Prize in Philosophy
Terry Helene Mills Award in Philosophy
Prince Charitable Trusts Charles S. Peirce Scholarship
Adam Hayden Philosophy Scholarship
John Riteris Memorial Scholarship
Laurence Lampert Scholarship in Philosophy
Sophia Prize in Philosophy
Terry Helene Mills Award in Philosophy
Prince Charitable Trusts Charles S. Peirce Scholarship
Academic Achievement Award for Political Science
Clara Margaret Powell Undergraduate Research Fund
James E. Sawyers Memorial Scholarship
P.E. MacAllister Political Science Scholarship
Robert V. Kirch Scholarship
Winslow Prize in Political Theory
Clara Margaret Powell Undergraduate Research Fund
James E. Sawyers Memorial Scholarship
P.E. MacAllister Political Science Scholarship
Robert V. Kirch Scholarship
Winslow Prize in Political Theory
Rowland A. Sherrill Prize in Religious Studies: Essay Contest
Rowland A. Sherrill Religious Studies Outstanding Student Award
Tony Sherrill Up-and-Coming Student Award
Rowland A. Sherrill Religious Studies Outstanding Student Award
Tony Sherrill Up-and-Coming Student Award
Academic Achievement Award for Sociology
Sociology Essay Award
Sociology Paper Award
Sociology Service Learning Award
Sociology Essay Award
Sociology Paper Award
Sociology Service Learning Award
Anne and Dolores Donchin Memorial Service Award
Arminda B. and Jean C. Bepko Scholarship in Women’s Studies
Donchin and Byrne Women’s Studies Student Fund
Friends of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Scholarship
Women’s Rotary of Indianapolis Scholarship
Women's Studies Undergraduate Essay and Research Writing Contest
Arminda B. and Jean C. Bepko Scholarship in Women’s Studies
Donchin and Byrne Women’s Studies Student Fund
Friends of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Scholarship
Women’s Rotary of Indianapolis Scholarship
Women's Studies Undergraduate Essay and Research Writing Contest
The Beaudry Summer Scholarship Fund for French and Francophone Studies
Bersier World Language Scholarship
Classical Studies Travel Award
Dolores J and Giles R Hoyt IUPUI German Scholarship
Greek Goddess Scholarship in Classical Studies
Greek Goddess Scholarship in French
International German Engineering Award
Margaret A. Cook Academic Achievement Award for French
Muhammad Shafi Memorial Scholarship
The Marius J. Fauré Family Scholarship
Nancy Newton Study Abroad Scholarship
World Languages Academic Achievement Award for German
World Languages Academic Achievement Award for Spanish
Bersier World Language Scholarship
Classical Studies Travel Award
Dolores J and Giles R Hoyt IUPUI German Scholarship
Greek Goddess Scholarship in Classical Studies
Greek Goddess Scholarship in French
International German Engineering Award
Margaret A. Cook Academic Achievement Award for French
Muhammad Shafi Memorial Scholarship
The Marius J. Fauré Family Scholarship
Nancy Newton Study Abroad Scholarship
World Languages Academic Achievement Award for German
World Languages Academic Achievement Award for Spanish
Graduate Department/Program-specific-Scholarships and Awards
Academic Achievement Award for Communications (Graduate)
Petronio-Bantz Graduate Student Travel Award
Petronio-Bantz Graduate Student Travel Award
Carlin Award for Outstanding Graduate Student Paper in Empirical Economics
Robert B. Harris Graduate Teaching Recognition Scholarship in Economics
Robert B. Harris Graduate Teaching Recognition Scholarship in Economics
Joan and Larry Cimino Award for Excellence in Intercultural Communication
Marianne Hedges Award for Excellence in Poetry
Peter Bassett Barlow Prize
Ulla Connor Graduate Scholarship
Marianne Hedges Award for Excellence in Poetry
Peter Bassett Barlow Prize
Ulla Connor Graduate Scholarship
Adam Hayden Philosophy Scholarship
Burke/Tilley Fund for Graduate Students in Philosophy
Jean Martin Maxwell Philosophy Prize
Myles and Peg Brand Fellowship in Bioethics
Sophia Prize in Philosophy
Prince Charitable Trusts Charles S. Peirce Scholarship
Burke/Tilley Fund for Graduate Students in Philosophy
Jean Martin Maxwell Philosophy Prize
Myles and Peg Brand Fellowship in Bioethics
Sophia Prize in Philosophy
Prince Charitable Trusts Charles S. Peirce Scholarship
Anne Donchin Women’s Studies Graduate Research Contest
Donchin and Byrne Women’s Studies Student Fund
Donchin and Byrne Women’s Studies Student Fund