Ernestine M. Raclin School of the Arts

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

Broadway Theatre League Scholarship
This scholarship assists IU South Bend theatre majors in paying tuition. The amount of the scholarship is determined by available funds. The Ernestine M. Raclin School of the Arts selects recipients.

Robert W. Demaree Jr. Scholarship
For students enrolled with vocal or choral music as a major. Scholarship is talent-based and requires a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4-point scale. Call (574) 520-4134 or toll free 1-877-462-4872 x4134.

William M. and Lucille E. Gering Scholarship
The recipient(s) is enrolled in the Raclin School of the Arts, has an interest in the study of communication arts, and has a record of academic excellence as demonstrated by a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale.

Langland Fine Arts Scholarship
This $1,200 scholarship is for an IU South Bend student enrolled in either the bachelor of arts or the bachelor of fine arts program entering their junior year. Awarded on artistic abilities in a studio discipline, an outstanding academic record, interest in other areas of knowledge, and a contribution to the community at large.

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.

John C. and Georgia Ward-Bryant Scholarship Fund
The $500 scholarship is awarded to a student beginning fall 2008 who is a music major or minor in the Raclin School of the Arts. The recipient is nominated for the award by a member of the music area faculty, and is based upon excellence in musical performance as demonstrated in auditions, semester performance juries, and/or student recitals.

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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.

Beta Gamma Sigma Scholarship
This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a student member of Beta Gamma Sigma, the international scholastic honor society for business students. Application deadline is February 20.

Paul J. and Deborah A. Cafiero Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students enrolled in the School of Business and Economics who have a record of academic excellence as demonstrated by a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 Preference is given to students who have demonstrated participation in community service. Application deadline is February 20.

Chase Scholarship
This $500 award requires full time undergraduate enrollment and a family income below 80 percent of the median income in the St. Joseph or Elkhart county metropolitan statistical areas. Preference is given to a student majoring in business or economics. Application deadline is February 20.

Donald Cline Scholarship
This $1,000 scholarship is for undergraduate students with at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicants must be enrolled in the School of Business and Economics and major in accounting. Application deadline is February 20.

Coachmen Industries Scholarship
This $2,500 scholarship is for full-time undergraduate business students who have a minimum of a 2.5/4.0 cumulative grade point average. Preference is given to students with a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. Consideration is given to applicants who are employees of Coachmen Industries or family members of employees. Application deadline is February 20.

Crowe Chizek and Company Accounting Scholarship
This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to an outstanding undergraduate accounting major.

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.

Finance Scholarship
This $500 scholarship is awarded to an outstanding undergraduate finance major.

Gerald E. Harriman Scholarship in Business & Economics
This $750 scholarship is awarded to students with junior status at the time of application, major in business or economics, and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Application deadline is February 20.

James D. and Shirley A. Kowalski Entrepreneurship Scholarship
These are tuition remission scholarships that return $500 per course for successful completion of any or all of the following courses: W311 New Venture Creation, W406 Venture Growth Management, and W408 Small Business Practicum.

RSM McGladrey Accounting Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to undergraduate accounting majors with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0. Other factors considered are students’ character and level of participation in extracurricular activities. The recipient of this scholarship must enroll in the following fall semester to receive the scholarship. Application deadline is February 20.

Sharon Rose Miller Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a female undergraduate student enrolled in the School of Business and Economics who has a minimum 3.5/4.0 GPA and financial need. The recipient may reapply for the scholarship in subsequent years; it is not automatically renewable. Application deadline is February 20.

Manohar D. Nasta Memorial Scholarship
This $1,500 scholarship is for IU South Bend juniors with a GPA of at least 3.0 and a concentration in management and administration. Application deadline is February 20.

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.

Robert N. Robinson Scholarship
Two $3,500 tuition scholarships are awarded annually to outstanding undergraduate students in the accounting program. Candidates must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA, at least junior standing at the time of application, and have completed at least 15 credit hours of accounting classes at IU South Bend (including Introductory Accounting). Application deadline is February 20.

John R. Swanda Jr. Ethics Award
This $750 award is given to an outstanding business student who best exemplifies the highest standards of business ethics and professional behavior.

Underrepresented Student Scholarship
The $500 scholarships are awarded to meritorious African American, Hispanic, or Native American undergraduate students majoring in business or economics. These scholarships are intended to facilitate the School of Business and Economics' efforts to provide educational opportunities to the entire community. Three scholarships are awarded annually. Application deadline is February 20.

George A. Wing Memorial Scholarship in Economics and Finance
Two $1,000 scholarships are awarded annually to undergraduate students currently majoring in economics or finance who have completed 12 or more credit hours in economics or finance and plan on taking at least 6 credit hours at IU South Bend in the following semester. Application deadline is February 20.

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Dental Assisting Program

For additional information regarding the following scholarships, please contact the dental assisting program at (574) 520-4158 or toll free at 1-877-462-4872 x4158.

American Dental Association Endowment and Assistance Fund
Applicants must be enrolled as entering or first-year students at the time of application. The maximum award is $1,000 to defray school expenses. Contact the American Dental Association for applications. Application deadline is September 1.

North Central Dental Society Dental Assisting Grant
Applicants must be residents of Elkhart, Fulton, Kosciusko, Marshall, St. Joseph, or Starke county and present evidence of financial need. Contact the IU South Bend dental education office for details. Application deadline is September 10.

Juliette A. Southard/Oral-B Laboratories Scholarship
This scholarship is available to a student who is an ADAA member or an ADAA student member. Two letters of reference are required: one from a dental professional and the other from a person of the applicant's own choice. Send all application materials to the American Dental Assistants Association. Application information is available at (574) 520-4158 or toll free at 1-877-462-4872 x4158. The American Dental Assistants Association must receive all documentation by January 31.

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Dental Hygiene Program

For additional information regarding the following scholarships, please contact the dental hygiene program at (574) 520-4158 or toll free at 1-877-462-4872 x4158.

Carol Dee Minichillo Memorial Scholarship
Applicants must be accepted into the IU South Bend dental hygiene program (full- or part-time), must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, demonstrate strong potential for becoming an outstanding member of the dental hygiene profession, and show evidence of financial need. Information is available at the dental education office. Application deadline is November 1.

National Dental Association Foundation
This fund provides scholarships for underrepresented minority students. An applicant must be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident status. Applicants should submit a personal letter, two letters of recommendation, the FAFSA, and the IU South Bend Application for Financial Aid. Applicants must also be a first- or second-year student and maintain a membership in the Student National Dental Hygienist Association. Contact the National Dental Hygiene Association for details. Application deadline is November 1.

Proctor and Gamble Oral Health ADHA Institute Scholarship
Applicants must be accepted into the dental hygiene program and maintain full-time status. Contact the American Dental Hygienist Association for applications. Application deadline is May 1.

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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.

Richmond E. Calvin Scholarship
This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to an African American sophomore, junior, or senior pursuing an undergraduate degree in education. Students are selected based on academic performance and financial need. Preference is given to full-time students. Students can apply for renewal and receive funding for a maximum of three years. Application deadline is March 1.

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.

Wayne J. Krepel Scholarship
The scholarship is for junior and senior students enrolled in the School of Education with an interest in becoming a teacher. Requirements are a minimum 2.5 GPA and financial need as determined by the FAFSA.

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.

Minority Teacher and Special Education Services Scholarship
Applicants must be a minority (defined as Black or Hispanic) student seeking a special education teaching degree, or their occupational or physical therapy certification; and an Indiana resident admitted as a full-time student. A 2.0 GPA is required. Those awarded the scholarship must teach in an Indiana school or practice in the fields of occupational or physical therapy for three out of five years following graduation. The applications are available March 1; the application deadline is June 1.

James and Marilyn Parent Scholarship
This $500 scholarship is presented to an undergraduate education major who has at least a 3.5 GPA, has completed at least four semesters (48 hours) of full time enrollment at IU South Bend, and has previously completed or is currently enrolled in student teaching. The individual selected must show a commitment to children and/or adolescents in school and in the community. Qualified applicants will be invited to apply during the spring semester.

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.

Elisabeth Sailor Memorial Scholarship
The $500 scholarship is presented to a sophomore/junior undergraduate education major who has a cumulative GPA of 3.5. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 48 semester hours (full-time for 4 semesters) by the spring of the year of application. Qualified applicants will be invited to apply.

Joseph and Wilma Stoner Scholarship
This $500 scholarship provides assistance to students who are admitted to the teacher education program. Preference is given to students who are single parents through divorce or spousal death and who are gainfully employed outside the home. Application deadline is April 1.

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General Studies Program

For additional information call (574) 520-4260 or toll free at 1-877-462-4872 x4260.

All General Studies program majors who meet the criteria are considered for the scholarship and merit awards. Scholarships are awarded based on a student's cumulative grade point average and number of IU credit hours. Merit awards are given based on a student's grade point average for the year immediately preceding the award year. A student must have been on the Dean's List for both the fall and spring semester of the year immediately preceding the award year to be eligible for the scholarship or merit awards.

Division of Labor Studies

For additional information regarding the following scholarship, please contact the Division of Labor Studies at (574) 520-4469 or toll free at 1-877-462-4872 x4469.

Division of Labor Studies Educational Assistance Fund
The Indiana University Division of Labor Studies (DLS) Educational Assistance Fund (EAF) is designed to provide limited financial aid to union activists who are enrolled in the credit or non-credit programs of the DLS. This fund is intended primarily for those without access to other forms of financial aid. Grants are used only for tuition and fees for classes available through the Division of Labor Studies. Applications are available at the IU South Bend Office of Labor Studies; the application deadline is thirty days prior to the starting date of the course.

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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.

Dean's Scholarship in the Humanities
This $500 scholarship is a merit award for the academic year. Applicants must be enrolled at IU South Bend with a declared intent to complete a degree in English, history, philosophy, women's studies, or world language studies. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 48 semester hours by the end of the spring semester and have at least a 3.5 GPA. A letter of application and one letter of reference from a faculty member in the student's major field is required. Apply to the Office of the Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Application deadline is March 1.

Dean's Scholarship in the Natural Sciences
This $500 scholarship is a merit award for the academic year. Applicants must be enrolled at IU South Bend with a declared intent to complete a degree in biological sciences, chemistry, computer sciences, informatics, mathematics, or physics. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 48 semester hours by the end of the spring semester and have at least a 3.5 GPA. A letter of application and one letter of reference from a faculty member in the student's major field is required. Apply to the Office of the Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Application deadline is March 1.

Dean's Scholarship in the Social and Behavioral Sciences
This $500 scholarship is a merit award for the academic year. Applicants must be enrolled at IU South Bend with a declared intent to complete a degree in economics, political science, psychology, or sociology. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 48 semester hours by the end of the spring semester and have at least a 3.5 GPA. A letter of application and one letter of reference from a faculty member in the student's major field is required. Apply to the Office of the Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Application deadline is March 1.

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.

Michael S. Coffman, M. D., Fund Scholarship
The Michael S. Coffman, M. D., Fund Scholarship was established to provide financial support to student enrolled at IU South Bend and majoring in  biological science. Preference is given to pre-medical students or students who are engaged in research in the biology department at IU South Bend. The award is open to current and entering undergraduate students. Applicants must be admitted to, or currently attending, IU South Bend. Application deadline is April 1.

CTS Continuing Student Scholarship in Physics
These scholarships provide at least $500 of support beyond the freshman year for full-time students who are majoring in physics at IU South Bend. Recipients are selected on the basis of completed university-level course work and the recommendations of faculty members familiar with their work. Click here for the printable application. Application deadline is February 14.

CTS Freshman Scholarship in Physics
These scholarships provide at least $1,000 of support during the freshman year for students studying full time toward a degree in physics. Recipients are selected on the basis of high school transcripts, standardized test scores (SAT/ACT), recommendations from individuals familiar with the applicant's work in high school, and an essay describing the applicant's goals in studying physics. Recipients of a CTS Freshman Scholarship who continue in good academic standing and make satisfactory progress toward a degree in physics are eligible for CTS Continuing Student Scholarships for up to three additional years of full-time study at IU South Bend. Click here for the printable application. Application deadline is January 31.

Ernest H. Gerkin Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship provides a $1,000 merit award to students in chemistry, computer science, informatics, mathematics, or physics. Students must have attained a minimum of 48 semester hours by the end of the spring semester with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. A letter of application and one letter of reference from a faculty member in the student's major field is required. Apply to the Office of the Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Application deadline is March 1.

Ann Grens Biology Scholarship
This $500 scholarship is awarded to a biological sciences major who demonstrates the motivation for academic success, commitment to peer mentoring, and compassion for helping others that characterizes Dr. Ann Grens' outstanding contribution to students. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA and have completed BIOL-L 101, BIOL-L 102, and at least one upper level biology course. Applications are available in the Department of Biological Sciences. Application deadline is April 1.

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.

George Nazaroff Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to chemistry students entering their senior year of study at IU South Bend. Criteria include a 3.0 GPA in chemistry and 2.5 cumulative GPA, contribution to departmental activities, hard work, and an intellectual attitude. Information and applications are available at the Department of Chemistry. Call (574) 520-4278 or toll free 1-877-462-4872 x4278. Application deadline is April 1.

Philosophy Alumni Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded every two years to a student majoring in philosophy. The amount of the award is determined by the available funds at the time of the award.

J. Wesley and Roberta Robbins Scholarship
This $500 scholarship is a merit award for the academic year. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 48 semester hours by the end of the spring semester and have at least  3.0 GPA. Preference is given to those who exhibit an interest in the interaction of science and religion by their course work and stated research interests. Visit www.iusb.edu/~lasi/robbins.pdf. Application deadline is March 1.

Catherine Romano-Orth
This $500 scholarship is a merit award for the academic year. Applicants must be admitted or enrolled with a declared intent to complete a degree in sociology or women's studies. Applicants must demonstrate financial need as determined by the financial aid office, and must have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3, for continuing students, or have ranked in the upper third of their high school class for entering freshmen. Preference is given to single parents who have sole or shared responsibility for minor children. Application are available in the sociology, women's studies, or college offices. Application deadline is March 1.

Ariela Royer Fund Scholarship
This scholarship is given to an undergraduate student minoring in gerontology. Further information is available from the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, (574) 520-5509. Application UPDATED DEADLINE is April 21.

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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School of Nursing

For additional information regarding the following scholarships, please contact the School of Nursing at (574) 520-4571 or toll free at 1-877-462-4872 x4571.

Harriett J. Dodd Nursing Scholarship
Recipients are carefully selected based on academic achievements, extracurricular activities, service to others, financial need, work experience, and recommendations. The scholarships, which are for tuition only, are available to students without a registered nursing license and are beginning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Application deadline is June 1.

Raymond and Frances B. Grandorf Scholarship
Recipients are selected based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, community service, financial need, and recommendations. Scholarships are available for BSN and RN/BSN students enrolled in clinical courses. Applicants must be formally admitted to IU South Bend, enroll in the BSN or RN/BSN program, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above, demonstrate financial need, participate in extracurricular activities or service to the community, and submit at least one recommendation. Application deadline is March 1.

Indiana University School of Nursing
Each year approximately 15 scholarships are available from the IU School of Nursing. Applications are available in February and are due by March 1.

Nursing Scholarship Fund Program [State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana (SSACI)]
Applicants must be admitted to IU South Bend as a full-time (12 hours or more) or part-time (6-11 hours) nursing student, be an Indiana resident, and agree in writing to work in any type of Indiana health care setting for at least two years following graduation. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, and have a GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale or meet the minimum GPA requirements established for the university's nursing program. Consideration is not given to anyone in default on a state- or federally-sponsored student loan. Application deadline is May 15.

John O'Connor Nursing Scholarship
Recipients are carefully selected based on academic achievements, extracurricular activities, service to others, financial need, work experience, and recommendations. The scholarship, for female students, covers tuition only and is for individuals not holding a registered nursing license, but who are beginning the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Application deadline is June 1.

William S. and Kathryn L. Shields Distinguished Nursing Scholarship
Recipients are selected based on academic achievements, extracurricular activities, service to others, financial need, work experience, and recommendations. The scholarships, which are for tuition only, are available to undergraduate students pursuing a four-year degree in nursing. The scholarship is for students with the potential for making outstanding contributions to the nursing profession. Applicants must be formally admitted to IU South Bend, enroll full time in the baccalaureate nursing program (sophomore, junior, or senior), have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above, demonstrate financial need, participate in extracurricular activities or service to the community, and submit at least one recommendation from an employer and/or college or high school faculty member. Application deadline is March 1.

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School of Public and Environmental Affairs

For additional information regarding this scholarship, please contact the SPEA office at (574) 520-4146/4132 or toll free at 1-877-462-4872 x4146/4132.

Walt Risler Scholarship
A $1,000 scholarship is available for students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. To be considered for this award, applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA in criminal justice core courses, completed a minimum of 40 credit hours, and submit a typed essay addressing the following areas: (1) why you feel you should receive the scholarship, and (2) your career plans. In addition, applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the IU South Bend Application for Financial Aid. The award is applied to tuition and fees for one semester or the academic year. Application deadline is March 15.

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Division of Radiography

For additional information regarding the following scholarships, please contact the Division of Radiography at (574) 520-5570 or toll free at 1-877-462-4872 x5570.

MRI Center Radiography Scholarship
This scholarship is given to undergraduate students who are formally admitted to the clinical professional program in radiography at IU South Bend, demonstrate financial need, and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA for all clinical course work within the program. Consideration is given to employees of MRI Center/Radiology, Inc.

Radiography Education Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is given to undergraduate students who are formally admitted to the clinical professional program in radiography at IU South Bend, demonstrate financial need, and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA for all clinical course work within the clinical professional program.