The Groups Scholars Program was created as a way to increase college attendance among first-generation, underrepresented students at Indiana University Columbus. The program provides academic, financial, and social support to help students attain a bachelor's degree at Indiana University Columbus.
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· Must be a resident of Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Franklin, Jackson, Jennings, Johnson, Shelby, or Ripley County
· Must qualify as a first-year first-generation student
· Must have graduated high school with a 3.0 GPA or higher
To access the application for the Groups Scholars Program, students must be recommended to the program by a “recommender” from a high school or a community agency. A recommendation is the only way students can gain admittance to the program.
Find various recommenders across the state of Indiana.
Application Deadline is May 31, 2025
Step 1: Complete the IU Application. Please contact our admissions office with any questions.
Step 2: Contact a Recommender. A recommendation is the only way students can gain admittance to the program.
Step 3: Once your Recommender has completed their recommendation form, you will receive an email from our admissions office to complete the Groups Scholar application.
The community at IU Columbus is uniquely equipped to understand and support the needs of first-generation students.
ScholarSupport is a program developed to advise and assist students with navigating their way through college. From start to finish we provide academic support, encourage personal development, increase financial literacy, promote career development, and so much more.
Austin Newberry
Student Success Coach
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