Does IU South Bend have scholarships?
Can I apply for more than one scholarship?
Can I mail several applications in a single package?
Where do I drop off completed applications?
Do I need to provide copies of my FAFSA?
Can I apply for scholarships before I am admitted to the university?
Can I use the same personal statement for all scholarship applications?
What’s the difference between campus and academic unit scholarships?
Where can I find information for all IU South Bend scholarships?
Where can I find scholarship applications?
How will I know if I have been awarded a scholarship?
What if I have a scholarship check from an organization outside of IU South Bend?
How do I contact your office?

Does IU South Bend have scholarships?
Yes, there are more than one hundred IU South Bend campus and academic unit scholarships available. Scholarships are available for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Can I apply for more than one scholarship?
Yes, as long as you meet the criteria. Scholarship criteria are required by the gift agreement. The gift agreement is a legal document. Therefore, the criteria required cannot be altered.

Can I mail several applications in a single package?
Yes, make sure the postage is correct.

Where do I drop off completed applications?
Drop off completed applications at the Information Center: Gateway to Excellence in the Administration Building lobby.

Do I need to provide copies of my FAFSA?
No, when you sign the application, you give permission for us to access the information that is on file with the financial aid office.

Can I apply for scholarships before I am admitted to the university?
Yes.

Can I use the same personal statement for all scholarship applications?
Yes, however, you should tell how you meet any specific criteria listed. Scholarship criteria are required by the gift agreement. The gift agreement is a legal document. Therefore, the criteria required cannot be altered.

What’s the difference between campus and academic unit scholarships?
Campus scholarships are endowed scholarships which are open to students from all IU South Bend majors or program plans. Academic unit scholarships are reserved for students who are majoring in a particular academic program.

Where can I find information for all IU South Bend scholarships?
There are two sources for scholarship information.

1. The “Paying for College” publication is available at the Information Center: Gateway to Excellence and in all administration and academic unit offices. In it are scholarship descriptions, application deadline dates, and contact information.
2. The address for our Web site is www.iusb.edu/~scholar1.
On the Web site is information about:
• Campus Scholarships – descriptions and printable applications
• Academic Unit Scholarships – information and contacts
• Graduate Student Scholarships – descriptions and applications
• Study Abroad Scholarships – descriptions applications, contacts
What else is on the Web site?
• Links to other scholarship sites
• Links to federal and state government sites
• Links to local community scholarship information
• Links to FASTWEB, a national free scholarship search
• Tips for scholarship applicants

Where can I find scholarship applications?
Campus scholarship applications may be printed from the Web site at www.iusb.edu/~scholar1. Academic unit program offices have the applications and information. The scholarship Web site indicates which scholarships applications are printable from the site.

How will I know if I have been awarded a scholarship?
You will receive an e-mail for each scholarship for which you applied as soon as decisions are made.

What if I have a scholarship check from an organization outside of IU South Bend?
Take the check to the bursar’s office at IU South Bend.

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You may contact the Office of Student Scholarships by phone at (574) 520-4483 or by e-mail at scholar1@iusb.edu.