Indiana University Kokomo awards hundreds of scholarships annually to qualified students. To be considered for maximum scholarship opportunities, new students must be admitted to IU Kokomo by March 1, and continuing students must be registered full time for fall classes by May 1. Students are also encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online by April 15.
Recipients of the IU Kokomo Chancellor’s Scholarship, Dean’s Scholarship, Transfer Scholarship, or Direct Admit Scholarship cannot receive the scholarship if the amount puts the student over their cost of attendance.
Scholarships
The 21st Century Summer Scholarship is designed to provide first-year IU Kokomo 21st Century Scholarship recipients with three credit hours of summer tuition.
Students who are 21st Century Scholars are automatically eligible for this program.
To receive funds for tuition in the Summer 2024 semester through the 21st Century Summer Scholarship Program, students must:
Apply and be accepted to Indiana University Kokomo for the Fall 2023 semester
Complete FAFSA forms by April 15
Meet all scholarship requirements set by the 21st Century Scholar state office
Maintain continuous enrollment at IU Kokomo for the Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 semesters
Successfully complete a first-year experience course with a grade of C or better
Have you worked hard in high school to prepare for college and wonder whether your academic record will be recognized? Indiana University Kokomo has distinctive merit scholarship programs to recognize high school seniors who have an academic record that demonstrates potential for college success.The Chancellor's and the Dean's scholarship program provide four-year scholarships to students who meet and maintain academic criteria. In order to be considered for the Chancellor's or Dean's Scholarships, students must complete the application for admission, provide an official high school transcript, and provide SAT or ACT test scores. Following is a summary of requirements:
DEAN'S SCHOLARSHIP
$1,500 renewable* Dean's Scholarship.
High school class rank in the top 20 percent. If and only if no class rank, then 3.5 HS GPA.
Combined SAT score of 1060 (ERW & Math) or ACT of 21.
Enroll in at least 12 credits hours per semester at IU Kokomo. (Note that it takes 30 credits per year for scholarship renewal).
*Dean's scholarships are renewed for three additional years when students maintain a cumulative IU Kokomo GPA of ≥3.0, enroll full time each semester at IU Kokomo, and complete enough credit hours to progress to the next class level (30 hrs after year 1, 60 after 2, 90 after 3).
CHANCELLOR'S SCHOLARSHIP
$2,500 renewable* Chancellor's Scholarship.
High School class rank in the top 10 percent. If and only if no class rank, then 3.7 HS GPA.
Combined SAT score 1200 (ERW & Math) or ACT of 25.
Enroll in at least 12 credits hours per semester at IU Kokomo. (Note that it takes 30 credits per year for scholarship renewal).
*Chancellor's scholarships are renewed for three additional years when students maintain a cumulative IU Kokomo GPA of ≥ 3.3, enroll full time each semester at IU Kokomo, and complete enough credit hours to progress to the next class level (30 hrs after year 1, 60 after 2, 90 after 3).
The Indiana University Kokomo Direct Admit Scholarship program is designed for high-achieving incoming freshmen who wish to enter the school of nursing. In addition to a significant monetary scholarship, this unique program offers guaranteed admission into the nursing program. Competing for limited admission into a pre-professional program can be stressful. The scholarship is designed to alleviate that burden while rewarding outstanding performance.
$2500 renewable* Direct Admit Scholarship.
Guaranteed** seat in the School of Nursing professional program.
High school class rank in the top 10 percent. If and only if no class rank, then 3.7 HS GPA.
Combined SAT score of 1200 (ERW & Math) or ACT of 25.
Enroll in at least 12 credit hours per semester at IU Kokomo, {Note that it takes 30 credits per year for scholarship renewal).
* *note- students must still meet all pre-nursing requirements
* The Direct Admit Scholarship is renewed for three additional years when students maintain a cumulative IU Kokomo GPA of > 3.3, enroll full time each semester at IU Kokomo, and complete enough credit hours to progress to the next class level (30 hrs after year 1, 60 after 2, 90 after 3).
Residents of select states will automatically receive the MSEP rate, which represents a reduction in the out-of-state rate of tuition.
The program discount is now noted as a tuition rate rather than as a scholarship to avoid a delay in the discount being posted. The discount will appear as Indiana Partner rate on the bursar statement.
If you are an out-of-state student eligible for the MSEP award, you will see the Indiana Partners rate on your Bursar bill. You will be charged the Indiana Partner rate, which is equal to out-of-state tuition minus the amount of the MSEP waiver.
Who is eligible for the tuition discount?
States offered this discounted tuition rate for students are from Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, and Wisconsin studying at IU Kokomo.
Students must be enrolled in an on-campus degree seeking program to be eligible. (Online programs are not eligible.)
Why does this matter?
You were originally awarded the “Midwest Exchange Waiver” and we will be replacing the award from your financial aid with the tuition showing the discount automatically. This does not mean you are losing any money. We are just simplifying the process so you can better understand your bill.
NOTE: This change does not change the amount of discount you will receive.
Top two admits from each Tippecanoe county high school
Admitted by March 1st
$1000 renewable scholarship for three additional years
Maintain a cumulative GPA of a 3.0
Complete enough credit hours to progress to the next class level
IU Kokomo offers a guaranteed transfer scholarship to those who have completed an AA or AS degree prior to transferring. Students must meet the criteria below.
Complete an AA or AS degree prior to transfer.
Be a first-time degree-seeking student at any IU campus.
Enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.
≥3.5 cumulative GPA at the time of the final transcript submission confirming the degree and GPA will receive a $1,000 award.
≥3.0 ≥ 3.49 cumulative GPA at the time of the final transcript submission confirming the degree and GPA will receive a $500 award.
The transfer scholarship is renewable for 5 additional semesters for a total of 6. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of ≥2.5 and complete a minimum of 12 IU credit hours per semester.
Any student athlete who qualifies for the Dean's, Chancellor's, or Direct Admit scholarship will receive an additional $1500 per year in athletic scholarship.
Maintain 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Complete enough credit hours to progress to the next class level.
Remain a member of an athletic team.
Are you a member of Phi Theta Kappa?
To qualify for this $1000 scholarship you must:
Provide evidence that you are a member of PTK
Must have earned an associate degree at the time the scholarship is applied
This scholarship is renewable for one year as long as the following requirements are met:
Maintain 2.5 GPA
Complete enough credit hours to progress to senior status
The following scholarships have application requirements.
Are you interested in contributing to diversity at IU Kokomo?
The IU Kokomo Diversity Scholarship recognizes new students committed to brining diversity, whether through lived experience, thought, word, or action to IU Kokomo.
The Diversity Scholarship is $1500 and is renewable for three additional years.
Eligibility: Student must be admitted and submit a scholarship application to IU Kokomo by March 1st.
Renewal Criteria:
2.5 GPA
Progress to the next class level (i.e. completion of 30 credit hours after 1 year)
The Associate Accelerated Program (ASAP) provides Ivy Tech Community College students with the opportunity to earn their degree and begin their career in one year or transfer credits to a four-year college to continue their education. IU Kokomo is proud to offer Ivy Tech ASAP graduates a $1,000 scholarship (renewable for one additional year) to be applied toward tuition and mandatory fees. This competitive scholarship recognizes accelerated persistence toward an associate degree and supports continued learning in the pursuit of a bachelor’s degree at IU Kokomo.
Application Deadline
The deadline to submit an application with required documents are listed below. New scholarships will not be awarded for the spring or summer semester. Due July 1st for Fall Semester
Criteria
Participation in Ivy Tech Community College’s ASAP Program
Cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4 point scale at time of application and time of transfer
Plan to enroll full time (a minimum of 12 credit hours) at IU Kokomo in the fall following completion of associate degree (excluding summer)
First-time transfer students only (must be full time at Ivy Tech Community College at time of application)
