Merit scholarships for First year students

Awarded By: Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis in USA
Updated on Nov 18, 2024
Rekha Madi
Rekha Madi
University Research Analyst
Course: Bachelors
Deadline: Jul 16, 2025
Amount: USD 5000
Countries:
United States of AmericaUSA

Scholarship Overview

Merit scholarships is offered by the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis . Merit scholarships is awarded to Bachelors Degree students who can demonstrate excellent academic achievement and the potential to contribute to the university community. This Merit Based scholarship will be given on a yearly basis. The scholarship amount can be used for tuition.

Applicable course, university, and country

  • Bachelor of Arts degree in Applied Computer Science
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Business
  • Bachelor of Science in Business – Supply Chain Management
  • Bachelor of Science in Business – Marketing
  • Bachelor of Science in Business – Management
  • Bachelor of Science in Business – International Studies
  • Bachelor of Science in Business – Human Resource Management
  • Bachelor of Science in Business – Finance
  • Bachelor of Science in Business – Accounting
  • Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology
  • Bachelor of Science in Physics
  • Bachelor of Science in Biology
  • Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
  • Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience
  • Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence
  • Bachelor of Science in Motorsports Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Energy Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Computer and Information Technology
  • Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
  • Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Informatics
  • The scholarship is available to all bachelor’s degrees

Scholarship amount details

Grade Point Average (based on a 4.0 US scale) English Proficiency Level Award Amount
3.00 At least a: TOEFL 60, IELTS 5.5, SAT 410 ERW, ACT 17 English, Duolingo 90, PIE Level 5, ELS 109, O level and equivalents C in English language, IU Indianapolis W131 equivalency, or Secondary education completed in an English speaking country. $5,000
3.25 – 3.49 At least a: TOEFL 80, IELTS 6.5, SAT 560 ERW, ACT 21 English, Duolingo 105, PIE Level 7, ELS 112, O level and equivalents A-B in English language, IU Indianapolis W131 equivalency, or Secondary education completed in an English speaking country. $6,000
3.50 – 3.74 At least a: TOEFL 80, IELTS 6.5, SAT 560 ERW, ACT 21 English, Duolingo 105, PIE Level 7, ELS 112, O level and equivalents A-B in English language, IU Indianapolis W131 equivalency, or Secondary education completed in an English speaking country. $7,000
3.75 At least a: TOEFL 80, IELTS 6.5, SAT 560 ERW, ACT 21 English, Duolingo 105, PIE Level 7, ELS 112, O level and equivalents A-B in English language, IU Indianapolis W131 equivalency, or Secondary education completed in an English speaking country. $10,000

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 Afghanistan, Algeria, American Samoa, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Christmas Island, Cocos Islands, Colombia, Comoros, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Cuba, Curacao, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands, Fiji, France, French Polynesia, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Greenland, Grenada, Guam, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Macao, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mayotte, Mexico, Micronesia, Mongolia, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, New Caledonia, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, North Korea, Northern Mariana Islands, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Pitcairn, Philippines, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Reunion, Rwanda, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sint Maarten, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, U.S. Virgin Islands, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Appication Process for this scholarship

  • Submit full and complete academic records from every secondary school and university/post-secondary institution attended
  • The records should also include any coursework currently in progress
  • If the original academic records are not issued in English, submit both the copies of the original records in the native language and copies that have been translated into English by an official translation agency
  • Proof Of English language proficiency
  • Submit a copy of the Passport ID Page
  • Applications are closed now
  • Students are automatically considered for these awards if they submit all required documents for admission by the application deadline

Scholarship Application
No separate application is needed.
Scholarship link:
https://international.indianapolis.iu.edu/admissions/scholarships/index.html
Application Link:
https://international.indianapolis.iu.edu/admissions/scholarships/index.html
Application Documents

Type of Document Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
Transcripts Required
Passport Required
LOR Required

Important Dates & FAQ info

Information Date/Details
Scholarship Deadline Not Available
Decision Date Not Available
Contact Email iapply@iupui.edu

Scholarship Eligibility

  • Applicants must have passed the high school

Scholarship Restriction:
No Special Restriction applicable

Exams Details:

Exam Name Indicates if Exam is Required and Cutoff (if any)
12 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 from a recognized institution.

What is the procedure for applying?
Students will be auto-considered for this scholarship when they apply for the courses on which this scholarship is applicable.
No separate application is needed.

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

What is the duration of the Scholarship?
One Time