2025 Indiana Scholarships

Indiana is not immune from the nationwide trend of rising tuition costs. The average tuition for Indiana universities is a whopping $15,628.00 and the total cost of attendance is $30,957.00. 57% of student graduates in Indiana graduate with an average debt load of $29,064.00. That’s why hundreds of thousands of students in Indiana turn either to scholarships or student loans.

These IN scholarships are available for men, women and a variety of students in Indiana, and any Indiana resident regardless of their interests or background. Indiana scholarships are available for college students, for adults going back to school, and all types of IN students or IN residents, and especially targeted to help middle class families afford a top-of-the-line education. The best part about these scholarships is they are easy (many require nothing more than filling out a simple form) and they don’t need to be paid back!

While some scholarships are easy and can be completed in under 30 seconds, others require more upfront information. We’ve marked easy scholarships with a little “Easy Apply” so you can prioritize them. This is the complete list of the best scholarships for Indiana residents.

How much total award money and scholarships are available for IN residents?

There are 978 scholarships totaling $2,068,486.00 available to Indiana residents. You can easily browse through all 978 scholarships below.

How many scholarships are available for moms and single moms in Indiana?

Moms in Indiana are eligible for all the same scholarships as IN residents. Therefore, the 978 scholarships worth $2,068,486.00 mentioned above is also available to moms and single moms. In addition, however, you can check out additional scholarships for moms, which have been provided exclusively for moms and single moms, and you can find from the main scholarship search engine page.

How many scholarships are available for college students in Indiana?

978 scholarships worth $2,068,486.00 are available for college students in IN. In addition, we encourage current college students in Indiana to check scholarships by school and, specifically, colleges in Indiana for more options. Here are links for scholarships at the 20 largest colleges in Indiana:

Anderson University
Butler University
DePauw University
Earlham College
Goshen College
Hanover College
Huntington University
Indiana Institute of Technology
Indiana State University
Manchester University
Martin University
Oakland City University
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
Saint Mary's College
Taylor University
Trine University
Valparaiso University
Wabash College
Murray State University

How many scholarships are available for high school seniors in Indiana?

978 scholarships totaling $2,068,486.00 are available for high school seniors in IN. In addition, we encourage current high school students to check out more from the scholarship search engine.

Do I need to be a resident of IN to apply to these scholarships?

Our scholarship search automatically returns scholarships by all different types of requirements. The below scholarships are either explicitly available for Indiana residents, or they do not require specific state residency at all and are therefore available to IN students and residents, as well as others across the country.

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Educational Leadership Graduate Fellowship
Sponsor:
Phi Delta Kappa International
Applicant must be a full-time graduate student in any field of education and a member in good standing of Phi Delta Kappa. Selection based upon written essay, transcript, recommendation, and involvement with Phi Delta Kappa.
Deadline:
June 30
$1,500.00
Indiana Minority Teacher Scholarship
Sponsor:
State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana
Applicant must be a black or Hispanic Indiana resident with a minimum 2.0 GPA who agrees to teach in Indiana upon certification. Award may be used at Indiana schools only.
Deadline:
None
$4,000.00
Phi Delta Kappa Scholarship Grant for Prospective Educators
Sponsor:
Phi Delta Kappa International
Applicant must be a current high school senior or college undergraduate student looking to, or already majoring in education. Selection is based upon recommendations, written essay, academic standing, and leadership activities.
Deadline:
April 2
$1,250.00
Oratorical Contest Scholarship
Sponsor:
American Legion - Indiana
Applicant must be a student under the age of 20, participate in local contests and must attend an Indiana high school. Speech must be on some aspect of the U.S. Constitution.
Deadline:
December 21
$1,550.00
Harold E. Ennes/Robert Greenberg Scholarship
Sponsor:
Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE)
Applicant must have a career interest in the technical aspects of broadcasting and must be recommended by two members of the SBE. Preference is given to SBE members and applicants who are employed at least part-time in broadcast engineering. Recipient must submit 400- to 500-word technical paper on broadcast engineering topic...
Deadline:
July 1
$1,000.00
Hutton Honors College Scholarship
Sponsor:
Indiana University Bloomington
Applicant must rank in the upper 10 percent of their graduating class, have a minimum combined SAT score of 1300 and/or a composite ACT score of 30, in addition to being admitted to the university by December 1 of their high school senior year. Selection for scholarship is based upon standardized...
Deadline:
December 1
$6,000.00
Nursing Fund Scholarship
Sponsor:
State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana
Applicant must be an Indiana resident and demonstrate financial need. Award may be used at Indiana schools only.
Deadline:
None
$5,000.00
Special Education Services Scholarship
Sponsor:
State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana
Applicant must be an Indiana resident with a minimum 2.0 GPA who agrees to teach in Indiana upon certification. Award may be used at Indiana schools only.
Deadline:
None
$1,000.00
Presidential Scholarship
Sponsor:
Ball State University
Incoming Honors College students are automatically considered for this award.
Deadline:
March 1 (priority)
$12,000.00
National Oratorical Contest Scholarship
Sponsor:
American Legion
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident under 20 years of age, must be attending high school or junior high, and must compete in the American Legion oratorical contest at the national level. Award must be used at a college or university in the U.S. for actual school costs,...
Deadline:
December
$19,000.00
American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year
Sponsor:
American Legion
Applicant must be the son or grandson of an American Legion or auxiliary member and must be either an Eagle Scout who has received a scout religious emblem, a registered active member of a Boy Scout troop or Varsity Scout team sponsored by an American Legion post or auxiliary unit, or...
Deadline:
March 1
$10,000.00
Eight and Forty Lung and Respiratory Nursing Scholarship
Sponsor:
American Legion
Applicant must be a registered nurse seeking advanced preparation for a full-time position in supervision, administration, or teaching with a direct relationship to lung and respiratory control.
Deadline:
May 15
$3,000.00
Youth Scholarship Fund of IBHA, Inc.
Sponsor:
International Buckskin Horse Association (IBHA)
Applicant must be a member of IBHA who has participated in IBHA Youth events for a minimum of two years. Applicant must be under the age of 22 with excellent test scores, strong recommendations, and participation in school/community activities.
Deadline:
March 1
$1,500.00
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