Scholarships at Ball State University

Out-of-state varsity esports recruits at Ball State University may receive a scholarship renewable for up to four years. Eligible applicants must not reside in Indiana, be admitted full time to an undergraduate program, have competitive experience in varsity-level esports titles, complete at least three tryout practices with a current team, and have no recent competitive bans or fines. The award is $12,500. Students in the program also study esports history, video production, streaming, and live event broadcasting.

Named Honors College scholarship for a new undergraduate admitted to the Ball State Honors College who demonstrates financial need and exceptional potential. The Meyer Scholarship currently provides $8,000 per year toward educational costs. Recipients apply through the Honors College scholarship process with applications due January 8 for the relevant cycle. The award honors a former Honors College dean and his wife and renews subject to annual review of GPA, eligibility, and Honors curriculum progress.

Leadership scholarship for high school seniors admitted to Ball State University who have actively participated in academic and extracurricular activities and demonstrated leadership in their school and community. Fifteen new awards are granted each year, currently valued at $4,650 per academic year, and may combine with other Ball State merit awards. Applicants must be admitted and submit a completed application through the student portal by the published deadline, typically in November or January depending on the cycle.

External scholarship restricted to Ball State University students enrolled in the nursing program who graduated from an accredited high school in Delaware County, Indiana. The award provides $4,500 annually to a full-time student in good academic standing and may be used beyond tuition alone. Financial need is not the primary selection factor. The scholarship is designed for students who have not received other major scholarship awards and is administered through the Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County.

Scholarship for Ball State undergraduates participating in the Guardian Scholars program for students who experienced foster care. Current program participants in good standing with the university and program may apply annually by March 15 to receive up to $2,500 per year toward educational costs. The award is renewable for up to four years subject to program review. Students must first be admitted to Ball State and complete the Guardian Scholars program admissions form.

Scholarship for incoming Ball State freshmen majoring in early childhood special education, mild disabilities, or deaf education who demonstrate community service with individuals with exceptional needs and financial need on the FAFSA. The freshman award is $1,000 split between fall and spring, with opportunity to renew at $500 per year for three additional years. Applications are due July 7 each year and require an essay plus renewal steps defined by the department.

The Dr. Chu-Yuan and Alice Cheng Merit Endowment Scholarship is awarded to incoming Ball State freshmen majoring in economics or mathematical economics who plan to pursue graduate study after completing an undergraduate degree. Applicants need an academic index of at least 3.0, or transfer students need a minimum 3.0 GPA, plus an SAT score of 1000 under the old scoring system or 1500 under the new system. The department page lists criteria but not a fixed award amount; disbursements vary with endowment earnings.

The Thomas S. McComish Scholarship in Aquatic Biology and Fisheries supports Ball State sophomores and above in the Department of Biology pursuing the undergraduate Aquatic Biology and Fisheries option or graduate fisheries studies. Candidates must demonstrate fisheries interest through professional experience, American Fisheries Society membership, or relevant coursework such as ichthyology and fish management, and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA. Award size is determined by the departmental committee and available fund earnings rather than a published fixed amount.

The Robert and Esther Cooper Science Student Award provides support shared among Ball State departments including biology, chemistry, geography, mathematical sciences, natural resources, nursing, physics, and health sciences, with one eligible student from each participating department selected annually. Recipients must be enrolled in those departments, abstain from tobacco, alcohol, and illegal drugs, and be selected based on personal character rather than financial need or grades alone. The published fund language does not specify a fixed award amount.

The Crask Family Teacher's Scholarship supports full-time Ball State undergraduates majoring in elementary education with preference for kindergarten and primary education candidates who show passion for working with young children. Applicants must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and be Indiana residents. The Teachers College page lists eligibility criteria and renewal at committee discretion but does not publish a fixed annual award amount for the endowed fund.