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.
Scholar Opportunities
No matter what stage you are or your level of comfort with the university system, OVPDEMA has resources that will help you in some way.
Ryan Perry, Hudson and Holland Scholar
OVPDEMA scholarships
African American Dance Company Dance Workshop scholarship
The African American Dance Company (AADC) 20th Annual Dance Workshop, hosted at Indiana University Bloomington, exposes students to dance and music from the perspective of the African American and African diaspora through master classes, performances, and enlightening discussions. High school students (grades 9–12) are eligible to apply for scholarships funding the two-day workshop registration fees.
Apply for the AADC Dance Workshop Scholarship
Bruce Shuck Family Native American Scholarship
The Bruce Shuck Family Native American 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.
Learn more about the Bruce Shuck Family Native American Scholarship
Carrie Parker Taylor Scholarship
The Carrie Parker Taylor Scholarship is named after the first African American woman to enroll at IU. Applicants must be a rising sophomore, junior, or senior and a participant within OVPDEMA programs (such as 21st Century, FASE, Groups Scholars Program, or Hudson and Holland Scholars Program). Priority will be given to first-generation college students with demonstrated financial need.
Learn More about the Carrie Parker Taylor Scholarship
Charles E. and Wilma A. Harry Family Scholarship
The Charles E. and Wilma A. Harry Family Scholarship awards scholarships for students in the Hudson & Holland Scholars Program pursuing degrees in education, and demonstrate a commitment to social justice and leadership.
Apply for the Charles E. and Wilma A. Harry Scholarship
Charlie and Jeanetta Nelms Bloomington Campus Scholarship
The Charlie and Jeanetta Nelms scholarship seeks to support Incoming fall 2018 freshman on the Bloomington campus from Indianapolis public school or Gary, Indiana public school system are invited to apply. Priority will be given to students majoring in education, nursing, informatics or life sciences. This scholarship is renewable for up to four years with the maintenance of a 2.75 GPA and letter of reference from an academic advisor or faculty member.
Apply for the Charlie and Jeanetta Nelms Bloomington Scholarship
James D. Fielding Student Advocate Training Award
The Fielding Student Advocacy and Leadership Fund supports travel to attend leadership development events related to LGBTQ+ issues, or the development and hosting of IU-based workshops and/or advocacy training for IU Bloomington students on such topics. Travel awards will be determined by the LGBTQ+ Culture Center staff.
Learn more about the Fielding Student Advocacy and Leadership Fund
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.
Learn more about the Joon Park Scholarship
Judy and Inez Reece Scholarship for LGBTQ+ Wellness
The Reece Scholarship for LGBTQ+ Wellness is designated to support self-identified trans students, self-identified LGBTQ+ students, and students who have volunteered or advocated for LGBTQ+ issues at IU Bloomington.
Learn more the Judy and Inez Reece Scholarship
Oak and Johnson Scholarship Program
The Oak and Johnson Undergraduate Scholarship Program will support underrepresented students, including but not limited to financially challenged students and/or students with diverse cultural experiences desiring a career in real estate. Preferred scholarship recipients include African Americans, females, and/or American Indians, and scholarship recipients will come from: Indianapolis Public School District in honor of Joyce Rogers, Jackson Mississippi Public Schools in honor of Congressman Bennie Thompson, and Warrensville Ohio Public Schools in honor of Congresswoman Marcia Fudge.
Apply for the Oak and Johnson Scholarship Program
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.
Learn more about the OVPDEMA Study Abroad Scholarship
Payne-Stone Scholarship
The Payne-Stone Scholarship seeks to support especially women who identify as lesbian, and who may have experienced financial hardship as a result of lack of family support. Consideration will be given to LGBTQ+ self-identified graduate or undergraduate students from underrepresented populations, including students with diverse cultural experiences.
Apply for the Payne-Stone Scholarship
Reverend Dr. Ernest D. Butler Humanitarian Scholarship
The Reverend Dr. Ernest D. Butler Humanitarian Scholarship assists incoming or currently enrolled full-time students with a demonstrated commitment to religious and community involvement. Special consideration will be given to underrepresented populations, including but not limited to financially challenged students, and/or those with diverse cultural backgrounds. The scholarship will be renewable for up to four years for undergraduate students, and up to 3 years for graduate students.
Apply for the Reverend Dr. Ernest D. Butler Humanitarian Scholarship
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.
Learn more about the Won-Joon Yoon Scholarship
I look at my Groups advisor like a father figure. He really wants what’s best for me.
Chantel White, Groups Scholar
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.
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.
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.