Bepko Scholars and Fellows Program

Awarded By: Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis in USA
Updated on Nov 20, 2024
Rekha Madi
Rekha Madi
University Research Analyst
Course: Bachelors
Deadline: Jun 17, 2025
Amount: USD 5000
Countries:
United States of AmericaUSA

Scholarship Overview

The Bepko Scholars and Fellows Program is designed for students who demonstrate integrity, dedication, leadership, and a commitment to service. Students selected for this scholarship program receive undergraduate tuition, fees, a $2,500 study abroad stipend, and books for four years of study. Bepko Scholars also receive two years of on-campus housing and are required to live in the Honors Residential Based Learning Community (RBLC) during their freshman year.

Applicable course, university, and country

  • This scholarship is applicable for Bachelor’s Degree.
  • This scholarship is applicable for the Bachelor courses in Indiana University Indianapolis in USA. Some of them are listed below:
    • BA in Africana Studies
    • BS in Music Technology
    • BS in American Sign Language-English Interpretation
    • Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience
    • BS in Sports Management
    • BA in English
    • BS in Tourism, Conventions and Events Management
    • BA in French
    • BS in Health Sciences

Scholarship amount details

  • Students selected for this scholarship program receive undergraduate tuition, fees, a $5000 study abroad stipend, and books for four years of study.
    Bepko Scholars also receive two years of on-campus housing and are required to live in the Honors Residential Based Learning Community (RBLC) during their freshman year.
  • Scholarship amount can be used for:

    Type of Expense Indicates if the scholarship can be used for this type of expense
    Application × Not covered in scholarship
    Tuition & Fees ? Scholarship amount can be used for this
    Living Expense × Not covered in scholarship
    Accommodation × Not covered in scholarship
    Air Fare/Travel Expenses × Not covered in scholarship
    Spouse/Child Care × Not covered in scholarship
    Health Cover × Not covered in scholarship
    Others × Not covered in scholarship

    Number of students to be Awarded
    1

    Eligible student nationality

    This scholarship is available for Bangladesh, Canada, Ghana, Kenya, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam

    Appication Process for this scholarship

    • Submit one reference form from the school counselor Students will additionally be asked to submit a reference form specific to the scholarship itself This recommender must be someone other than the school counselor that will be providing the applicant’s reference for admission to the Honors College and cannot be a family member
    • Students are required to submit an essay (800- to 1,000-word essay):
      • Describe your experiences in community service and volunteerism, specifically addressing your role(s) and lessons learned
      • What social issues did you become aware of as a result of your service experiences and what effect, if any, did this have on your worldview?
      • Discuss one social issue in which you’d like to continue your involvement with in college and why this issue is important to you

      Scholarship Application
      This scholarship needs a separate external application.
      Scholarship link:
      https://honors.indianapolis.iu.edu/about-us/bepko-scholars/about-the-program/index.html
      Application Link:
      https://honors.indianapolis.iu.edu/about-us/bepko-scholars/about-the-program/index.html
      Application Documents

      Type of Document Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
      Transcripts Required
      LOR (Letter of Recommendation) Required
      CV (Curriculum Vitae) Required
      Essay Required

      Important Dates & FAQ info

      Information Date/Details
      Scholarship Deadline Not Available
      Decision Date Not Available
      Contact Email honors@iupuiedu
      Phone Number Not Available

    Scholarship Eligibility

    • Applicants are eligible if they:
      • Apply for a Fall term
      • Complete an IUPUI application and an Honors College scholarship application (and submit all materials)
      • Have a cumulative high school GPA of 375 (weighted)
      • Have a preferred SAT score of 1310 on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math sections or a minimum ACT composite score of 28
      • Semi-finalists for the scholarship programs will complete an interview as the final step of the application process

      Scholarship Restriction:
      No Special Restriction applicable

      Exams Details:

      Exam name Indicates if exam is required and cutoff (if any)
      12th Required

    iSchoolConnect Rating

    4
    The rating is done considering various factors

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The frequently asked questions about the scholarship are:

    Who can apply for the Scholarship?
    The scholarship is applicable to students from various countries.

    What is the minimum Qualification Required?
    The students must have completed their secondary education and bachelors from a recognized institution.

    What is the procedure for applying?
    This scholarship needs a separate external application.

    What are the documents required for filling the forms?
    Official transcripts.

    What is the duration of the Scholarship?
    Yearly