HOW TO APPLY
Application Requirements:
The priority deadline for applications is February 15th, however, applications are accepted after this deadline depending on scholarship availability. Please submit application materials electronically to olaniyan@iupui.edu.
The following information/documents must be submitted electronically, along with the fully completed application form, in PDF format. Please note that your application will not be considered until all of the requested materials are received.
Application Information
DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION OR CONTACT THE FOLLOWING:
CONTACT THE FOLLOWING:
Alice Smith Hardy
Sr. Administrative Assistant
Cavanaugh Hall 327
425 University Blvd.
(317) 274-8741
alicsmit@iupui.edu
Transcripts
An official high school transcript or GED is required for beginning freshmen to complete the application packet of materials. If you are a transfer student, a transcript from previous institutions of higher learning will be required as well.
Recommendation Letters
Applicants must provide at least two (and no more than four) letters of recommendation. At least one letter should address academic performance or aptitude and at least one letter should address extracurricular and/or community service activities. Letters may be from teachers, guidance/academic counselors, school administrators, coaches, and/or community contacts. Please make sure that those persons recommending you include their contact information.
Essay
It goes without saying that essays should observe the general rules of English grammar and contain no misspellings. Essays should be double-spaced and address all of the questions listed below. Please keep in mind that your answers don’t have to be in any particular order. Also, avoid simply listing your answers. This essay should be organized and well-structured using complete sentences and the 5-paragraph essay structure. It is also recommended that you include your name and a page number on each page of the essay (please do not simply write this information on each page). Cover pages, plastic report covers, and so on are not necessary and will be removed with we process applications.
Please address all of the following questions in your essay:
Interview
If you live out of state (or out of the country) and are selected to interview for this scholarship, you may request a Skype interview with the selection committee.
Other Relevant Data:
On a separate sheet, please explain any extenuating circumstances that you would like to be taken into consideration during the scholarship selection process.