Have you worked hard in high school to prepare for college and wonder whether your academic record will be recognized? Indiana University Kokomo has distinctive merit scholarship programs to recognize high school seniors who have an academic record that demonstrates potential for college success.The Chancellor's and the Dean's scholarship program provide four-year scholarships to students who meet and maintain academic criteria. In order to be considered for the Chancellor's or Dean's Scholarships, students must complete the application for admission, provide an official high school transcript, and provide SAT or ACT test scores. Following is a summary of requirements:
2023-2024 DEAN'S SCHOLARSHIP
- $1,500 renewable* Dean's Scholarship.
- High school class rank in the top 20 percent. If and only if no class rank, then 3.5 HS GPA.
- Combined SAT score of 1060 (ERW & Math) or ACT of 21.
- Enroll in at least 12 credits hours per semester at IU Kokomo. (Note that it takes 30 credits per year for scholarship renewal).
*Dean's scholarships are renewed for three additional years when students maintain a cumulative IU Kokomo GPA of 2 3.0, enroll full time each semester at IU Kokomo, and complete enough credit hours to progress to the next class level (30 hrs after year 1, 60 after 2, 90 after 3).
2023-2024 CHANCELLOR'S SCHOLARSHIP
- $2,500 renewable* Chancellor's Scholarship.
- Choice of MAC or PC laptop awarded their first semester.
- High School class rank in the top 10 percent. If and only if no class rank, then 3.7 HS GPA.
- Combined SAT score 1200 (ERW & Math) or ACT of 25.
- Enroll in at least 12 credits hours per semester at IU Kokomo. (Note that it takes 30 credits per year for scholarship renewal).
*Chancellor's scholarships are renewed for three additional years when students maintain a cumulative IU Kokomo GPA of > 3.3, enroll full time each semester at IU Kokomo, and complete enough credit hours to progress to the next class level (30 hrs after year 1, 60 after 2, 90 after 3).
The Indiana University Kokomo Direct Admit Scholarship program is designed for high-achieving incoming freshmen who wish to enter the school of nursing. In addition to a significant monetary scholarship, this unique program offers guaranteed admission into the nursing program. Competing for limited admission into a pre-professional program can be stressful. The scholarship is designed to alleviate that burden while rewarding outstanding performance.
- $2500 renewable* Direct Admit Scholarship.
- Choice of MAC or PC laptop awarded their first semester.
- $1000 stipend for international travel studies.
- Guaranteed** seat in the School of Nursing professional program.
- High school class rank in the top 10 percent. If and only if no class rank, then 3.7 HS GPA.
- Combined SAT score of 1200 (ERW & Math) or ACT of 25.
- Enroll in at least 12 credit hours per semester at IU Kokomo, {Note that it takes 30 credits per year for scholarship renewal).
* *note- students must still meet all pre-nursing requirements
* The Direct Admit Scholarship is renewed for three additional years when students maintain a cumulative IU Kokomo GPA of > 3.3, enroll full time each semester at IU Kokomo, and complete enough credit hours to progress to the next class level (30 hrs after year 1, 60 after 2, 90 after 3).
2023-2024 Academic Year
As an out of state student you may be eligible for the Midwest Student Exchange Program (MSEP) instead of the Out of State scholarship. The MSEP award provides tuition at 150% of the in-state rate. If you qualify, the cost of IU Kokomo tuition would be approximately $10,601.04 per academic year excluding mandatory fees. In order to qualify for MSEP you must be a newly admitted eligible student who is a legal resident of one of the following states:
- Illinois
- Kansas
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Nebraska
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Wisconsin
IU Kokomo offers a guaranteed transfer scholarship to those who have completed an AA or AS degree prior to transferring. Students must meet the criteria below.
- Complete an AA or AS degree prior to transfer.
- Be a first-time degree-seeking student at any IU campus.
- Enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.
- ≥3.5 cumulative GPA at the time of the final transcript submission confirming the degree and GPA will receive a $1,000 award.
- ≥3.0 ≥ 3.49 cumulative GPA at the time of the final transcript submission confirming the degree and GPA will receive a $500 award.
The transfer scholarship is renewable for 5 additional semesters for a total of 6. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of ≥2.5 and complete a minimum of 12 IU credit hours per semester.
Any student athlete who qualifies for the Dean's, Chancellor's, or Direct Admit scholarship will receive an additional $1500 per year in athletic scholarship.
- Maintain 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Complete enough credit hours to progress to the next class level
- Remain a member of an athletic team
- Additional $1000 is available for each student athlete for their junior and senior year, provided they have:
- Earned 60 hours (rising juniors) or 90 hours (rising seniors)
- Maintain 2.5 GPA
- Earned at least 2 varsity letters
- Hours from other institutions, ACP, summer courses, etc. will count toward the 60 and 90 hour totals, but the student must have been enrolled at IU Kokomo for their four semesters
Tuition and mandatory fees for one three-credit summer course per summer offered at IU Kokomo
- Must have completed the two previous semesters at IU Kokomo
- Be a member in good standing on any athletic team for both semesters
- Maintain cumulative GPA of 2.5
Are you a member of Phi Theta Kappa?
To qualify for this $1000 scholarship you must:
- Provide evidence that you are a member of PTK
- Must have earned an associate degree at the time the scholarship is applied
This scholarship is renewable for one year as long as the following requirements are met:
- Maintain 2.5 GPA
- Complete enough credit hours to progress to senior status
