Plater International Scholars Program

Scholarship Overview

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis provides the Plater International Scholars Program. The Plater International Scholars Program is designed for exceptional incoming freshmen with an interest in international affairs and cross-cultural experiences. One international student will be selected for the Plater International Scholarship.

Applicable course, university, and country

 

• This scholarship is applicable for Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis in United States of America
• This scholarship is applicable for the following courses:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Africana Studies
  • Bachelor of Science in Music Technology
  • Bachelor of Science in American Sign Language-English Interpretation
  • Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience
  • Bachelor of Science in Sports Management
  • Bachelor of Arts in English
  • Bachelor of Science in Tourism, Conventions and Events Management
  • Bachelor of Arts in French
  • Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
  • Bachelor of Arts in Economics
  • Bachelor of Science in Physical Education & Health Education Teaching
  • Bachelor of Arts in Economics Quantitative
• This scholarship is applicable for all bachelor’s degrees

 

Scholarship amount details

 

• Max scholarship per student: USD 12,000 => Rs 10,14,045
• Conversion rate used: 1 USD = Rs. 84.50
• Scholarship amount will be given: Yearly
• Students selected for this scholarship receive $12,000 per year for four years of study, a $2,500 study abroad stipend, and a $2,500 housing stipend for 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	✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Air Fare/Travel Expenses	× Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care	× Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover	× Not covered in scholarship
Others	✔Scholarship amount can be used for this

Number of students to be Awarded
1

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is applicable for students from Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, The Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Congo, Republic of the, Costa Rica, Côte d’Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor (Timor-Leste), Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, The Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea, North, Korea, South, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Federated States of, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar (Burma), Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sudan, South, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Appication Process for this scholarship

 

• Essay prompt
  • Write an essay, from 800 to 1,000 words, that discusses the importance of globalization and cross-cultural competency. What have you done to improve your global awareness and understanding of different cultures? Have you taken any initiatives to promote these values in your community? As a Plater International Scholar at IU Indianapolis and the IU Indianapolis Honors College, what international experiences would you like to pursue and why?
• Scholarship resume
  • Students applying for the Plater Scholarship must submit a scholarship resume detailing experiences relevant to international and cross-cultural involvement. We’re interested in seeing scholarship candidates highlight their most relevant experiences on this additional resume submission.
• Letter of recommendation
  • Students applying for the Plater Scholarship will be asked to submit a reference form specific to the scholarship itself. This recommender must be someone other than the school counselor who will be providing your reference for admission to the Honors College and cannot be a family member. We strongly suggest that you share the details of the Plater Scholarship with your recommender. You will be asked to provide the recommender’s name, affiliation, and email address. Please make sure that you give them adequate notice so that we can receive their response by 5 p.m. on November 15.

Scholarship Application
This scholarship needs a separate external application.

Scholarship link:
https://science.indianapolis.iu.edu/admissions/fin-aid-scholarships/scholarships/_scholarships/iupui-plater-international-scholars-program.html

Application Documents

Document	Required/Optional
Official Transcripts	Required
LOR	Required
Essay	Required
Resume	Required

Important Dates & FAQ info

Info	Data
Scholarship Deadline	1-Nov-2024
Contact Email	iuihc@iu.edu

 

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 3.75 (weighted)
• Finalists may be required to complete an interview virtually over Zoom or Skype

Scholarship Restriction:
No Special Restriction is applicable.

Exams Details:

Exam	Required/Optional
TOEFL	Required (minimum score 60)
IELTS	Required (minimum score 6)
12	Required (minimum score 3.75 GPA)
Interview	Required

 

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 secondary education.

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

What are the documents required for filling the forms?
Official transcripts, Resume, LOR, Essay

What is the duration of the Scholarship?
Yearly