African American Fund

Requirements and Description:

• Applicant is an incoming IU Columbus first year (freshman) student
• Applicant must be admitted as a student with the intent to pursue a bachelor’s degree
• Applicant must be enrolled as full-time student at IU Columbus
• Preference will be given for African American students. Because as part of its mission, Indiana University is committed to diversity, special consideration will be given to underrepresented populations including but not limited to financially challenged students and/or students with diverse cultural experiences.
• $1000 paid in two payments - $500 paid in the fall semester and $500 paid in the spring semester.
• After initially receiving the scholarship, a recipient can seek renewal of the scholarship annually for up to three academic years beyond the freshman year dependent upon academic performance.
• The scholarship recipient will receive academic advisement from IU Columbus staff and mentoring from professionals.

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