Indiana Scholarships

The Henry Vogt Scholarship is one of the University of Louisville's flagship competitive admissions awards for Kentucky and Southern Indiana residents. Approximately one hundred fifty Vogt Scholars are selected each year for a sixteen-thousand-dollar annual award. Eligible students must meet competitive scholarship criteria including a 3.5 weighted GPA and qualifying test scores, then complete the additional competitive scholarship application, student-involvement resume, and related materials in the UofL Gateway by December 1. The scholarship is renewable while recipients maintain program requirements. Students who qualify for the ten-thousand-dollar GSA, GSP, GSE, Gatton Academy, Craft Academy, or Rogers Scholars automatic award may also apply.

The Adam W. Herbert Presidential Scholarship at Indiana University Indianapolis Honors College supports outstanding Indiana high school seniors with extensive leadership experience. Selected students receive $12,000 per year for four years, a $2,500 study abroad stipend, a one-time $1,500 freshman housing stipend for the Honors Learning Community, and a one-time $1,200 supplemental educational expenses award for items such as a laptop or books. Indiana residents apply through the Honors College scholarship application by November 15 with an leadership essay, scholarship resume, and recommendation. Finalists interview in January. Students may receive only one Honors College scholarship.

Indiana residents who are active TeenWorks participants or alumni with a 2.5 or higher GPA and demonstrated financial need may apply for the TeenWorks Scholarship through the Central Indiana Community Foundation. Awards are up to $10,000 per year for study at an Indiana college, university, or vocational school, or at an HBCU outside Indiana. Apply via the CICF scholarship portal with a transcript, financial information (such as FAFSA SAR), and contact information for two references.

The Reynolds Memorial Scholarship supports Indiana residents pursuing business or business administration at Taylor University with up to $9,000 for Grant County high school graduates and up to $6,000 for graduates of other Indiana schools. Applicants need a personal relationship with Christ, FAFSA demonstrating need filed by February 1, good academic standing, and full-time enrollment. Submit the application by February 1 and a three-to-five-minute video by February 15 covering calling to business and Taylor goals. Dorris and Edith Reynolds were Grant County business and banking leaders whose legacy funds this award.

The Woodford R. Porter Scholarship at the University of Louisville recognizes Kentucky and Southern Indiana students who combine strong academic achievement with sustained community service and a commitment to inclusive leadership. Awards provide up to eight thousand dollars per year toward undergraduate costs. Applicants must be admitted to UofL, hold at least a 3.5 cumulative weighted GPA, and submit a scholarship application, student-involvement resume, and essay through the UofL Gateway by December 1. Awards are competitive, renewable, and open to all eligible students regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or age.

The Alspaugh-Hodson Family Scholarship awards $7,000 to Indiana graduates pursuing an education degree at Taylor University who demonstrate financial need and a strong relationship with Jesus Christ. Applicants must be accepted, file the FAFSA by February 1, submit the scholarship application by February 1, and record a three-to-five-minute YouTube video shared with their admissions counselor by February 15. Recipients need a minimum 3.0 GPA. Selection weighs financial need, application responses, and the video interview covering calling to education and plans for Taylor. James and Nelle Alspaugh were longtime Upland community educators and Taylor supporters.

The Bridge Award at Northern Michigan University reduces the out-of-state tuition gap for non-Michigan residents from Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Ohio, or Indiana who are admitted as first-year students with a high school GPA between 2.75 and 2.99. The award provides five thousand six hundred dollars per year and is assigned automatically at admission with no separate application. It stacks with Wildcat Merit scholarships for students with higher GPAs. Recipients must enroll full-time and maintain a 2.75 cumulative NMU GPA for renewal for up to eight consecutive semesters or until completing their first bachelor's degree.

Students in grades 6 through 12 who reside in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin may enter ADL Midwest's annual First Amendment Freedoms Art and Essay Contest. Submit a two-page essay or artwork on a First Amendment theme. Up to eight prizes are awarded, with first-place winners receiving up to $5,000 and second-place winners $1,000 by grade category. Judges score creativity, originality, and understanding of the First Amendment.

The Rariden Scholarship is awarded annually to one Indiana student entering Earlham who is interested in visual and performing arts, including art, music, or theatre. Preference is given to Wayne County, Indiana residents, though Indiana students from outside the county are also considered. The scholarship provides five thousand dollars per year for four years, totaling twenty thousand dollars. Applicants apply through the art, music, or theatre scholarship process by submitting the relevant departmental application and audition or portfolio materials by February 1 after applying to Earlham by Early Action or Early Decision.

Trustees' Competitive Scholarships at the University of Louisville provide an enhancement of one thousand to five thousand dollars per year on top of admission-based Trustees' Scholarship eligibility for high-achieving Kentucky and Southern Indiana freshmen. Students must meet competitive scholarship academic thresholds, including a 3.5 weighted GPA and qualifying test scores, and submit the separate competitive scholarship application and student-involvement resume through the UofL Gateway by December 1. These awards recognize students with exceptional academic records who also compete for other UofL competitive programs. Awards are renewable and are not guaranteed; all competitive scholarships require the additional application materials beyond general admission.