Below are scholarships available directly from IU Northwest for the 2013-2014 academic year. These scholarships are to be used to cover costs associated only with IU Northwest courses. These scholarship awards are not transferable to any other IU campus or other institutions.
For information, please contact the Office of Admissions at 219-980-6991.
Freshmen ScholarshipsEarly admission to IU Northwest is the best way to assure scholarship consideration. Generally within two weeks of admission, students meeting criteria will be sent notification concerning admissions- based scholarships and, when applicable, an application for any competitive scholarships (pending deadlines). Applications are also available online.
Important Notes:
To be eligible for consideration, student must be admitted to the university prior to the deadline for scholarship (in parenthesis). Scholarships are for first semester freshmen enrolling in the fall semester directly from high school.
- SAT total refers only to Critical Reading and Math score total.
- ACT score refers to composite score.
- GPA is based on a 4.0 scale.
- Rank is based on 7th semester.
Admissions-based Scholarships / No additional application is required
High School Seniors who enroll directly from a state accredited high school may be eligible for one of the following renewable scholarships:
- Valedictorian Scholarship (Deadline: June 1)
Incoming freshmen ranked #1 in their high school graduating class. Award is for tuition, mandatory fees and books. Annual renewal requires a 3.3 cumulative gpa. - Salutatorian Scholarship (Deadline: June 1)
Incoming freshmen ranked #2 in their high school graduating class. Award is for tuition and mandatory fees. Annual renewal requires a 3.3 cumulative gpa. - Special Academic Scholarship (Deadline: June 1)
Incoming freshmen ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class or have a 3.5 cumulative GPA and have SAT scores of 1100 (ACT 24). Award is for full tuition. Annual renewal requires a 3.3 cumulative gpa. - Chancellor’s Merit Scholarship (Deadline: June 1)
Incoming full-time student with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and SAT scores of 1000 (ACT 22). Award is for $1,000.00 per academic year. Annual renewal requires a 3.0 cumulative gpa.
Competitive Scholarships / Require additional application
High School Seniors who enroll directly from a state accredited high school may be eligible for one of the following renewable scholarships:- Baccalaureate / Medical School (BMD) Scholarship (Deadline: January 15th)
Incoming freshmen with a 3.5 cumulative GPA and SAT scores of 1200. Preference given to high school seniors residing in or attending high school in an urban medically underserved area in northwest Indiana. Recipient must be willing to practice four years in a medically underserved urban area of Indiana. Award is for undergraduate tuition and provisional admissions into Indiana University School of Medicine. Financial need may be taken into consideration. Print cover letter (for scholarship requirements) and application. - Chase Scholarship (Deadline: January 15th)
Preference will be given to African-American or Latino students, who reside in Lake or Porter County in Indiana, and have demonstrated financial need. To compete for this award, students should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class and demonstrate leadership ability. Performance on the SAT shall be given consideration. Award is for full tuition, mandatory fees and books. Print cover letter (for scholarship requirements) and application. - Chase Fellows Scholarship (Deadline: January 15th)
To compete for this award, students should have demonstrated leadership skills, a composite SAT score of 1100 or higher, in critical reading and math, and rank in the top 33% of their graduating class. Award is for $2500.00. Print cover letter (for scholarship requirements) and application. - Barden Gary Scholarship (Deadline: June 19)
Incoming freshman ranked in the top 20% of their graduating class or have a 3.3 cumulative GPA and SAT scores of 1000 CR +MA score or a 22 ACT composite score. Candidate must be a Gary resident. Scholarship is a one-time award of $5000 covering a period of two academic years (payable in two installments of $2500 each in the fall semester of each year within the Scholarship period with the condition that the student maintains eligibility in order to receive the second installment). Financial need may be taken into consideration. Print cover letter (for scholarship requirements) and application. - IUN Theatre Patron Scholarship (Deadline: June 1) This scholarship is to be awarded to any incoming freshman at IUN with a high school grade point average of "B" or better from Lake or Porter County. The scholarship will be a minimum of $500.00 per year, funds permitting, and will be awarded by a committee of IUN faculty based on student's audition and/or portfolio presentation. For additional information please contact the office of admissions (219)980-6991.
