Some of these awards are also listed on other pages of this site. They have been separated for the convenience of IU South Bend graduate students.

Campus Scholarships

Articulation Grant for Graduate Students
This grant assists residents of southwestern Michigan who are enrolled in graduate programs at IU South Bend by providing a need-based nonresident tuition grant. Award amounts vary depending on the program and the number of credits in which a student is enrolled. Applications are at the Office of Student Scholarships and in each graduate program office. Click here for the printable 2008-09 academic year and summer 2009 application. Click here for the printable 2007-08 academic year and summer 2008 application.

Arthur J. and Patricia G. Decio Scholarship
Open to IU South Bend undergraduate and graduate students. Preference is given to applicants with a minimum 3.3 GPA. Click here for the printable application. Application deadline is April 1.

Zalman and Virginia Dekelboum Scholarship
This scholarship aids current or entering students enrolled full- or part-time in undergraduate or graduate programs. The scholarship is based on financial need and academic merit. Click here for the printable application. Application deadline is April 1.

Friends of the Franklin D. Schurz Library Student Employee Scholarship
This scholarship rewards library employees and scholars. The Friends of the Schurz Library established a student employee scholarship for students who work either in the Franklin D. Schurz Library, the Learning Resource Center (LRC), or Instructional Media Services (IMS). These unrestricted awards are in the amount of $100 to $500. Applications may be picked up in Schurz Library 304 or from any library supervisor. Application deadline is January 15.

R. F. Hawkins Scholarship
This merit-based scholarship is for both undergraduate and graduate students attending IU South Bend full or part time. Applicants must be admitted and demonstrate a strong record of past academic accomplishments with a minimum 3.0 GPA to qualify for and maintain the scholarship. A letter explaining how this scholarship will assist the applicant in obtaining educational/career goals must accompany the application. Four scholarships of $1,000 to $1,500 are awarded. Click here for the printable application. Application deadline is April 1.

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International Student Fee Remission Scholarship
International Student Fee Remission Scholarships are available to highly qualified, non-immigrant, F-1 and J-1 international undergraduate and graduate students. To qualify for the scholarship, F-1 and J-1 students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate economic need.  Applications are available from the international student services office, Administration Building 167, or at www.iusb.edu/~oiss. Call (574) 520-4419 or toll free (in the U.S.) 1-877-462-4872 x4419. Application deadline is July 1.

IU South Bend Alumni Association Sueño Scholarship
This scholarship is open to both undergraduate and graduate students who are formally admitted to and enrolled in at least 6 credit hours at IU South Bend. Considerations include a minimum 2.0 GPA for undergraduates and a minimum 3.0 GPA for graduate students; financial need, based on the FAFSA or the Alternate Needs Analysis; and a completed application, which includes an activity sheet , a personal statement, and a letter of recommendation. Preference is given to Hispanic and Latino students, but the scholarship is open to qualifying students of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Applications are available at the IU South Bend Office of Alumni Affairs, Associates Building, 2nd floor. Call (574) 520-4381 or toll free 1-877-462-4872 x4381. Application deadline is April 1.

IU South Bend Elkhart Center Scholarship
This scholarship is for any undergraduate or graduate student who is a resident of Elkhart County and is pursuing a degree at IU South Bend. Preference is given to applicants who meet the following criteria: have a minimum 2.5 GPA; have financial need as determined by the FAFSA; and are enrolled in at least 6 credit hours each semester at the IU South Bend Elkhart Center. Call (574) 294-5550 or toll free 1-800-321-7834. Application deadline is April 1.

IU South Bend Elkhart County Scholarship Fund
Established to encourage the pursuit of education by all residents of Elkhart County. Applicants must be residents of Elkhart County for at least one year, be enrolled, pursuing a degree, and in good academic standing at IU South Bend. Information and the application is available on the Elkhart County Community Foundation Web site at http://www.elkhartccf.org/File/static/students/index.shtml. Application deadline is April 1.

Charles and Gloria Jacot Scholarship
This award provides financial support to needy and deserving undergraduate and graduate students. Click here for the printable application. Application deadline is April 1.

Esther P. Noffsinger Scholarship
This scholarship provides financial assistance to an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled at IU South Bend who has a 2.5+ cumulative GPA, is a resident of Elkhart County, and is taking at least one course at the Elkhart Center. Preference is given to single mothers. Click here for the printable application. Application deadline is April 1.

IU South Bend Opportunity Scholarship
This scholarship provides financial support for undergraduate and graduate students who, without the aid of this scholarship, are unable to attend IU South Bend. Preference is given to qualified minority students; African American first, and Hispanic second. Click here for the printable application. Application deadline is April 1.

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Lester C. Lamon Scholarship
This scholarship is for any undergraduate or graduate student who demonstrates an understanding of the value of personal responsibility and commitment to community service through the Civil Rights Heritage Center. The scholarship is given to participants in the Civil Rights Heritage Center with a satisfactory academic performance as demonstrated by a minimum GPA of 2.8 on a 4-point scale for undergraduate students and a minimum GPA of 3.3 on a 4-point scale for graduate students. Applications are available at the Civil Rights Heritage Center. Call (574) 520-5515 or toll free 1-877-462-4872 x5515 for information. Application deadline is April 1.

Donna R. Pfeil-YWCA Scholarship
The Donna R. Pfeil-YWCA Scholarship assists single parents who are unable to complete or continue their education at IU South Bend without scholarship support. Applicants must be single adults (age 18 or older) with primary custody of their child, have an IU South Bend GPA of 2.0, or have completed high school with a C or better average. Preference is given to applicants who are single female parents. Click here for the printable application. Application deadline is April 1.

Helen F. Pope Memorial Scholarship
This award encourages participation in the IU South Bend Civil Rights Heritage Center (CRHC). Preference is given to African American/Black, Hispanic, and female students. Undergraduate students with a minimum 2.5 GPA and graduate students with a 3.0 GPA and financial need may apply. Recipients will take a leadership role in a CRHC program each semester. Click here for the printable application. Application deadline is April 1 (for fall semester), and October 15 (for spring semester, if offered), each year.

Samuel and Shirley Raitzin Scholarship
The Raitzin Scholarship is intended to aid any current or entering undergraduate or graduate student enrolled at IU South Bend who may need financial assistance in pursuing or completing a degree. The award is made annually through the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County. Click here for the printable application. Application deadline is April 1.

Skyline Corporation Scholarship
This scholarship assists undergraduate and graduate students at IU South Bend. Click here for the printable application. Application deadline is April 1.

Richard D. Watson Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is for undergraduate students. A 3.3 cumulative GPA is preferred. Click here for the printable application. Application deadline is April 1.

Dot and Dar Wiekamp Scholarship
This scholarship provides current or entering students enrolled at IU South Bend with financial assistance in completing or pursuing a degree. The award is open to current and entering undergraduate and graduate students. Click here for the printable application. Application deadline is April 1.

Robert J Wolf Scholarship
This scholarship provides financial assistance to a deserving undergraduate or graduate student in memory of Robert J Wolf. Click here for the printable application. Application deadline is April 1.

Study Abroad

For additional information about study-abroad programs, contact the director, Office of International Programs, (574) 520-4597 or toll free 1-877-462-4872 x4597, Jordan International Center, IU South Bend, Post Office Box 7111, South Bend, Indiana 46634-7111.

David Starr Jordan Foreign Studies Scholarship
This scholarship is intended to encourage undergraduate and graduate students at IU South Bend to enhance their education by residence and study abroad. Applicants may be majors in any academic field. Click here for the printable application. Application deadline is February 1, 2008.

Joseph L. and Julia B. Peyser Study-Abroad Scholarship
This scholarship encourages well-qualified students at IU South Bend to enrich their education by residence and study or research abroad. Study abroad proposals may be made for a period of or one academic year, one semester, or a summer session. A desirable study-abroad focus would be the study of a modern foreign language in the country where that language is spoken on a daily basis. An acceptable study-abroad proposal may include English-language programs in English-speaking or other countries. All majors are welcome to apply. Click here for the printable application. Application deadline is March 1.

Ernestine M. Raclin School of the Arts

For additional information regarding the following scholarship, please contact the Ernestine M. Raclin School of the Arts at (574) 520-4134 or toll free at 1-877-462-4872 x4134.

Rex and Alice A Martin Fellowship in Piano
A fellowship in piano for the highest caliber full-time graduate piano student with a declared piano major in the Toradze Piano Studio. The fellowship(s) is renewable on an annual basis, provided the student meets the criteria and expectations of the director and dean.

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School of Business and Economics

For additional information regarding the following scholarships, please contact Patricia Agbetsiafa (e-mail: pagbetsi@iusb.edu) in the School of Business and Economics at (574) 520-4323 or toll free at 1-877-462-4872 x4323.

CTS Foundation Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding undergraduate finance major and/or graduate accounting major. The recipient of the graduate scholarship must be a student who does not receive funding from their employer.

James Pattillo Memorial Scholarship
The $1,000 scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student in the undergraduate accounting or master of accounting program. Application deadline is February 20.

School of Education

For additional information regarding the following scholarships, please visit http://www.iusb.edu/~edud/genInfo/misc/studentinfo/scholarship/ or contact the School of Education's student services office at (574) 520-4107 or toll free at 1-877-462-4872 x4107.

Faculty Scholarship
This $500 scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate education majors enrolled in more than 6 credit hours per semester. The award is based on merit and need. Preference is given to applicants with a minimum 3.5 GPA. Application deadline is April 1.

Miholic Loan
This fund provides low-interest financial assistance to a student in the special education teacher preparation program. The loan is open to current and entering undergraduate and graduate students preparing for licensure in some area of special education. Applicants must show promise for completing the program within three years.

Rutherford B. Porter Scholarship
This $500 scholarship is open to full-time traditional junior, senior, or graduate students with a declared major in special education; or a part-time, nontraditional student working on a special education endorsement. Application deadline is April 19.

J. Vincent Peterson Scholarship
This scholarship provides financial support for graduate students who are admitted to the master's in counseling and human services program and are members of an underrepresented group, i.e.; minorities and men, in that program. Applications are available in the counseling and human services department and awards are made through the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County. Call (574) 520-4127 or toll free 1-877-462-4872 x4127. Application deadline is December 2.

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College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

For additional information regarding the following scholarships, please contact the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at (574) 520-4267 or toll free at 1-877-462-4872 x4267.

Dorothy Allen Memorial Mathematics Scholarship
This scholarship provides current undergraduate and graduate students majoring in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at IU South Bend with financial assistance in completing their degrees. Preference is given to students who have international experience or interests. Application deadline is March 15.

William J. Knight Scholarship
This scholarship provides financial support for computer science students at IU South Bend with potential for excellent academic achievement. Applications are available at the Department of Computer and Information Sciences and on the Web at www.cs.iusb.edu/scholarship/wknight.pdf. The award is open to current undergraduate and graduate students as well as promising incoming students. Application deadline is April 1.

John P. Russo Fund Scholarship
Established to provide current undergraduate and graduate students majoring in computer and information sciences with financial assistance. The basis for the scholarship is demonstrated potential for academic excellence. Click here for more information and the printable application. Application deadline is April 1.

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