Donor-funded scholarships are made possible by generous contributions from local corporations, businesses, civic groups, alumni, private citizens, and others who want to support you as you pursue your academic and career goals.
If you meet the eligibility criteria for one or more IU Columbus donor-funded scholarships, please apply as early as possible.
Donor-funded scholarship applications are available September 1 in One.IU. Completed applications are due March 15.
To apply:
Each donor-funded scholarship at IU Columbus has its own unique criteria for eligibility. Please review the eligibility criteria listed. If you are looking for a scholarship that is not listed here, please contact the Office of Administration and Finance at ncohenou@iu.edu.
The African American Fund of Bartholomew County (AAFBC), in conjunction with IU Columbus, has created a scholarship fund that will provide a student with $1000 per year for four years to attend IU Columbus provided recipients continue to meet the criteria. The criteria for the scholarship includes:
Award:
$1000 (renewable for three years)
Eligibility:
The Moravec family wants to support scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students at Indiana University Columbus who have a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale and financial need.
About the donor:
Tony Moravec, local business owner, philanthropist and entrepreneur, understands what it’s like to be an average student with the passion and determination to succeed. His philanthropic support for this scholarship is for the good student with that same passion and determination to help strengthen and build the Columbus community.
Award:
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The $500 scholarship established by Blue & Company is for IU Columbus students who want to pursue careers in accounting.
Blue & Co., LLC, ranked as the 54th largest CPA firm in the U.S. by INSIDE Public Accounting, has grown from a startup in 1970 to eight offices in three states (Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio). Specialties include auditing, business planning, financial controls, mergers and acquisitions, employee benefits, and litigation support. Blue & Co. enjoys a reputation for providing candid, accurate business advice that helps clients succeed. It includes a group of professionals grounded in Midwest values who serve clients with enthusiasm, dedication, and responsiveness.
$500
This opportunity is intended to support an annual scholarship for an undergraduate student in the athletic program at IU Columbus who has a minimum GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale and has participated in community service activities. Scholarship amounts vary.
The Reeves Foundation Scholarship support undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at IU Columbus.
About the donor:
Carl Marshall Reeves and Mildred Almen Reeves cared deeply for the community. Their legacy Foundation wishes to honor their philanthropic gifts and support for the Columbus Community.
Award:
Eligibility:
This scholarship was established by donors who wish to honor Dr. Charles Bantz for his support of IU Columbus. This scholarship supports undergraduate scholarships for full-time or part-time students who are majoring or minoring in Communication Studies at Indiana University Columbus.
$1,000
This scholarship supports undergraduate students at Indiana University Columbus and have demonstrated financial need.
About the donor:
Both husband and wife made it through college and into successful careers because of scholarships. Without that financial help, they would not be where they are today. They want to pay it back by helping college students at IU Columbus.
Award:
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Established by multiple donors, this scholarship provides a one-time award to junior or senior students of African American or Hispanic decent enrolled full-time in the Teacher Education Program within the Division of Education at IU Columbus.
Award
Amount to be determined by the scholarship committee.
Eligibility
Established by the Namaste Foundation, Inc. this scholarship provides a renewable award to junior or senior students of African American or Hispanic decent enrolled full-time in the Teacher Education Program within the Division of Education at IU Columbus.
Award
Amount to be determined by the scholarship committee.
Eligibility
This scholarship supports an annual scholarships for student/s enrolled in the Business degree program on the IU Columbus campus.
A global player in the automotive industry, Faurecia Technologies Scholarships specializes in designing, developing, manufacturing, and delivering automotive equipment in four key areas: automotive seating, emissions control technologies, interior systems, and automotive exteriors. Faurecia employs 75,000 people in 33 countries and supplies the world’s leading automakers to ensure the highest standards in operational performance.
Cumulative minimum GPA of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Be enrolled in a minimum of 9 credit hours
Reside in the IU Columbus region
The scholarship established by Gerald & Sarah Armstrong is for IU Columbus students who is from Jackson County. This scholarship is renewable for up to 4 years if criteria is met.
$600
The Harold & Jackie McConnell Scholarship supports IU Columbus students who graduated from Jennings County High School.
$500
The Alumni Association Scholarship is a $1,000 award.
The IU Alumni Association South Central Region connects alumni and helps build lifelong relationships that serve the university, our students, and our graduates. It strives to improve the lives of students and alumni through education, personal development, and opportunities for camaraderie and fellowship. It facilitates communications and sponsors a variety of programs designed to actively engage IU Columbus graduates in the continued success, growth, and development of the university.
$1,000
IU Columbus awards five $1,000 scholarships to deserving students each year.
One of the state’s best educational values, IU Columbus offers online, hybrid, evening, and day classes. It also offers off-site courses taught at the Jackson County Learning Center and the Greensburg Learning Center. With small class sizes and personal attention, you can complete Indiana University undergraduate and graduate degrees on our convenient Columbus campus.
$1,000
The $500 Jay Howard Scholarship supports IU Columbus students who are majoring or minoring in sociology.
Dr. Jay Howard served as interim vice chancellor and dean at IU Columbus from 2006-09. This award was established by IU Columbus’s Board of Advisors in recognition of Dr. Howard’s contributions to the community and the university and for serving the university with excellence and distinction.
$500
The $1,000 Jodi and Mike Engelstad Nursing Scholarship is available to undergraduate IU Columbus nursing students.
$1,000
This annual scholarship is for an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled full-time at Indiana University Columbus
About the donor:
The Johnsons, long-time supporters of IU Columbus, are very philanthropic and engaged in the Columbus community and chose to endow this scholarship for the general support of IU Columbus students. As IU Alumni, they highly value a college education.
Award:
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The Kristen Schildmier Scholarship is comprised of two $1,000 awards. Preference is given to IU Columbus students who have previously earned an associate’s degree from Ivy Tech.
Columbus residents Kenneth and Phyllis DeLap established a $40,000 endowment in honor of their granddaughter, Kristen Schildmier. Kristen is an IUPUC graduate who completed her degree in 2006. The DeLaps were inspired to make their gift after learning about the financial needs of a single working mother who became close friends with their granddaughter when both were IUPUC students.
$1,000
This scholarship supports juniors or seniors at IU Columbus who are majoring in Biology or Psychology
About the donors:
Mark and Wendy are strong philanthropic supporters in Columbus. Wendy is passionate about animals and the care they receive, while both Mark and Wendy understand the great need for people with mental illness to get help. They chose to support pre-vet and mental health services education at IU Columbus.
Award:
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The Marvin Rytting Scholarship supports psychology majors at IU Columbus who have already completed at least 75 credit hours toward their bachelor’s degree. The award amount is determined by the Scholarship Committee.
This scholarship was established by alumni and friends of IU Columbus in honor of Dr. Marvin B. Rytting, who served with distinction as associate professor of psychology for nearly 30 years. During his tenure at IUPUC, Dr. Rytting also served as assistant dean for academic affairs.
$500
Note: You may apply the spring semester of your junior year if you will be considered a senior the next fall.
The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) Scholarship supports IU Columbus students who are majoring in finance or accounting.
$500
The Robert and Cynthia Hendershot Scholarship is available to an IU Columbus nursing student.
Amount varies
Annual support for an undergraduate Liberal Arts student at IU Columbus.
About the donor:
In memory of her father, the donor has a passion for creative writing and chose to set up a scholarship that supports students at IU Columbus who write creatively – poetry, non-fiction or fiction.
Award:
Up to $1,000 annually
Eligibility:
This scholarship supports an undergraduate scholarship for a sophomore, junior or senior student enrolled full time at IU Columbus. Preference will be given for a female student who is a single parent.
About the donor:
The donors believe in the freedom that education can bring for one who has potential, self-discipline, and the ability to persist through the ups and downs of reaching a long-term goal. They wish to alleviate some of the financial stress of getting a college education so the recipient can focus on excelling in academics and caring for family, two essential elements of success and happiness.
Award:
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In memory of Sue Starewicz, who devoted her career to nursing and caring for others, this scholarship supports an undergraduate nursing student who is in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in the IU School of Nursing on the Columbus campus.
Award:
$1,000 annually
Eligibility:
The Summerville Family Scholarship support undergraduate students at IU Columbus with special consideration given to underrepresented populations.
About the donors:
Gregg and Judy have a passion for helping others and for supporting Indiana University. Both are highly engaged in the Columbus community and value all educational opportunities, be it through books, art or life experiences.
Award:
Eligibility:
This scholarship supports two annual $2,500 scholarships for undergraduate students at IU Columbus who meet the criteria.
Columbus-based Taylor Brothers Construction Co., Inc., has a 60-year tradition of high-quality general construction, construction management, and maintenance services. Specializing in industrial, commercial, and institutional projects, the company utilizes the latest construction technologies to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget.
Established by the members of the IU Columbus community to honor former Vice Chancellor and Dean Dr. Marwan Wafa to further the university’s mission by supporting a deserving student, this scholarship award will be determined by the scholarship committee based on available funds.
Dr. Marwan Wafa served as vice chancellor and dean at IUPUC from 2008 to 2015. Before joining Indiana University, Wafa was dean of the College of Business and Management at Saginaw Valley State University in Michigan and dean of the School of Business & Technology at the University of Wisconsin–Parkside. In addition, he was a top administrator at the University of Southern Indiana for 14 years, serving as associate dean and director of USI’s MBA program and chair of the Department of Management and Marketing, among other positions. Dr. Wafa earned a master’s degree in management and a Ph.D. in industrial management from Clemson University and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Kuwait University.
$1,000
The $500 Zonta Club of Columbus Scholarship assists a deserving IU Columbus student. Award is posted to the fall semester only.
Founded in 1919, Zonta International is a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. With more than 30,000 members belonging to more than 1,200 clubs in 63 countries, Zontians all over the world volunteer their time, talents, and support for scholarship programs and much more. This scholarship was established by the Columbus chapter, part of the organization’s Area 4 in Indiana.
$500 given in the fall term
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