Even the most promising students face challenges after high school. To support these students, OVPDEMA sponsors scholarships and scholars programs for current and incoming IU students, specifically those from underrepresented and minority backgrounds.

Bruce Shuck Family Scholarship

The Bruce Shuck Family Scholarship is for undergraduate and graduate Native American students who demonstrate financial need. Students do not have to be officially recognized with a tribe to receive the scholarship, however, they should be prepared to write about their tribal affiliation and background.

Carrie Parker Taylor Scholarship

The Carrie Parker Taylor Scholarship is named after the first African American woman to enroll at IU. This scholarship awards one high-achieving sophomore, junior, or senior who is a 21st Century, Groups, or Hudson and Holland scholar and demonstrates financial need. Priority will be given to first-generation college students.

Joon Park Student Leadership Scholarship

The Joon Park Student Leadership Scholarship awards one IU undergraduate student $1,000 to attend a conference or workshop focused on community engagement or community advocacy, or to attend an academic or professional development workshop. Special preference will be given to an undergraduate student who has been invited to present his or her work at a conference, or who has shown leadership experience on campus.

OVPDEMA Study Abroad Scholarship

OVPDEMA’s Study Abroad Scholarship assists students in covering some of the costs associated with international study, up to $4,000. The office strongly encourages students to seek additional funding sources for study abroad programs.

Won-Joon Yoon Scholarship

The Won-Joon Yoon Scholarship awards students whose academic, professional, and personal accomplishments and goals exhibit tolerance, understanding, and commitment to service.

Scholars programs

21st Century Scholars Program

The 21st Century Scholars Program provides students with a wide array of support activities and services, including academic tutoring, peer mentoring, and workshops on financial aid and overseas study.

Become a 21st Century Scholar

Groups Scholars Program

The Groups Scholars Program provides first-generation and low-income students with the information, support, and guidance necessary to achieve personal growth and academic success.

Become a Groups Scholar

Herbert Presidential Scholars Program

The Adam W. Herbert Presidential Scholars Program offers Indiana’s top high school graduates four-year renewable scholarships to attend any of IU’s eight campuses throughout the state. Funded by the Lilly Endowment, this scholars program supports up to 40 incoming Indiana University freshmen who are designated Herbert Presidential Scholars each year.

Become a Herbert Presidential Scholar

Hudson and Holland Scholars Program

The Hudson and Holland Scholars Program recruits, retains, and prepares students with outstanding records of academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to social justice. These students enhance the diversity and excellence of IU.

Become a Hudson and Holland Scholar

OVPDEMA’s Study Abroad Program 

The Study Abroad Program from OVPDEMA assists students in covering some of the costs associated with international study. Students in any of these groups are eligible to apply: 21st Century Scholars, Groups Scholars, Hudson and Holland Scholars, OVPDEMA-funded tutors in the Academic Support Center, and mentors in the Office of Mentoring Services and Leadership Development.

Become an OVPDEMA Study Abroad Scholar