The Branch
What to Expect in The Branch:
  • You will be presented with the general application after logging in. It’s required to be eligible for scholarships.
  • You may be presented with other conditional applications to complete.
  • After completing and submitting applications, you will be presented with scholarship opportunities that may require additional information to help determine your eligibility.
  • Each opportunity will state if letters of reference, essays, etc. are required for a scholarship.
  • After completing all of the above, you will receive a confirmation email from Indiana State University Scholarships (scholarships@indstate.edu)
  • You will want to check The Branch regularly as new scholarship opportunities may be added.
  • If selected for a scholarship, an award notification will be sent to your ISU Sycamores email address, so be sure to monitor your official ISU email account regularly. This will occur after March 1, 2024.

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Important Reminders

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Freshman Scholarships 2024-2025

Listed below are scholarships for entering freshmen who will begin their studies in 2024 and enroll as full-time students each semester (minimum of 12 credits). Online-only and returning Indiana State University students are not eligible for these freshman scholarships. To receive first consideration for many scholarships, students must be admitted to Indiana State University by December 1.

Competitive Scholarships

Admission-Based Scholarships

All incoming freshmen who are admitted to the University by the deadline will be automatically considered for these scholarships. No additional application is required. For details, including deadlines, follow the links below.

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Transfer Scholarships 2024-2025

Listed below are scholarships for entering transfer students who will begin their studies in 2024 and enroll as full-time students each semester (minimum of 12 credits). Please read the scholarship descriptions on this site carefully for details.

Open to Students Entering Fall Semester

Open to Students Entering Spring Semester

Deadlines vary by award.

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International Scholar Award

2024-2025 International Scholar Award Information:
  • $5,000 a year
  • Renewable for up to three additional years
  • Admission deadline: July 15 for fall and Dec 15 for spring
  • Requirements (listed below) must be satisfied by July 15 for fall and Dec 15 for spring.
  • An unlimited number of International Scholar Awards are given each year.
  • Open only to international students who are not fully sponsored or receiving a reduced tuition rate.
  • Not open to United States citizens or permanent residents, online-only students, or returning ISU students
  • All incoming freshmen who are admitted to the University by July 15 for fall or December 15 for spring will be automatically considered for this scholarship. No additional application is required.

For consideration, candidates must have a cumulative high school grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

To view the rules and regulations governing this scholarship, see rules and regulations.

To apply for admission to Indiana State University, see international admissions.

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Continuing Students

Scholarships

Indiana State University offers a variety of scholarships for Indiana State University students, including talented and deserving sophomores, juniors, and seniors. These scholarships are available through individual colleges and academic departments such as Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Health and Human Services, Nursing, and Technology. To view scholarship opportunities, visit The Branch.

Accepting an Indiana State University Scholarship

For instructions, visit Accepting Your State Scholarship.

Renewing an Indiana State University Scholarship

Students who receive Indiana State University scholarships should read these rules and regulations.

Appeals

The appeal process varies by award term. Search for “Appeal” in The Branch and select the appropriate reinstatement term.

Community Service

Indiana State University has a long and proud history of community service. We highly encourage all of our students to give back to the community. This commitment to service is why we ask some of our top scholars to complete and record community service hours as a part of their scholarship requirements. To learn what constitutes community service or how to log hours, refer to these community service instructions.

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