Many students entering college find themselves at a crossroads – questioning where to go, what to study, and how to pay. If you’re a resident of the “Crossroads of America,” you’ll 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, like: Indiana University (IU), Purdue University (PU), 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 2024 Indiana Scholarships
Check out this directory of impressive and weird scholarships for students and residents in Indiana, and apply online today!
This award is available to U.S. students who are planning to attend the University of Indianapolis as freshmen. Students must have a grade point average of “A” or higher and a combined critical reading/math SAT of 1200 or above or an ACT composite score of 29 or higher.
This grant is available for Indiana residents undergratuate students who are enrolled part-time at an eligible Indiana college or university. The student must demonstrate financial need.
Since the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program was first offered in 1998, Lilly Endowment has remained steadfast in its belief that education at all levels is indispensable to the personal, civic and economic well-being of Indiana’s residents and communities. To date, over 50 students have been awarded Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships through the Wayne County Foundation. Awardees are recognized, at the Wayne County Foundation’s Annual Community Dinner.
The William A. Crawford Minority Teacher Scholarship is available to minority students (defined as black and Hispanic individuals) who intend to pursue, or are currently pursuing, a course of study that would enable them to teach in an accredited school in Indiana. Students must agree in writing to apply for teaching positions in Indiana and, if hired, teach in Indiana for at least three years.
ITS Midwest is pleased to award this $1,500 scholarship to the applicant who most embodies excitement for the use of Intelligent Transportation Systems to improve safety and efficiency. The scholarship criteria looks for excellence in the classroom, passion for innovation, and enthusiasm for the transportation industry.
The scholarship is open to collegiate sophomores, juniors, and seniors planning to enter the transportation field with a primary focus of interest in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). Applicants shall be presently attending colleges and universities in the four-state coverage area of ITS Midwest (Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio).
KASF scholarships (which range from $500 to $5,000) are offered to the qualified Korean American students (including foreign students from Korea). All applicants must be enrolled in a full time program in the U.S during the scholarship application year. If extra funds are available, other students (non Koreans) may qualify for scholarships. Specifically, descendants of American veterans served during the Korean War may qualify for scholarships (applicable to selective regions).
To apply for KASF scholarships, it is very important to follow the specific requirements and instructions of the region where the applicant’s school is/will be located during the scholarship application year as the type and amount of available scholarships may differ from region to region.
This award is available for U.S. or international undergraduate and/or graduate students who attend a college or university within the designated market area of stations serving the Ohio Valley Chapter region (this includes some schools in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and West Virginia). Students must major in broadcasting.
U.S. undergraduate students who are enrolled in a hospitality management program and have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher are eligible for this award. Applicants must attend and be nominated by an American Hotel and Lodging Association (AH&LA) member school.
The Plainfield Muslim Women for Better Society Scholarship is available for One Plainfield High School senior and one full-time Indianapolis Islamic High School senior. A minimum of 20 hours of community service is required. Applicants must major in a field related to human services. Click here to learn more and apply today!
