Freshman Scholarships

Listed below are scholarships for entering freshmen who will begin their studies fall 2012 semester and enroll in 12 or more credit hours per semester. Distance-only and returning ISU students are not eligible for these scholarships.

To receive first consideration for many scholarships, students must be admitted to ISU by December 1. Please read the scholarship descriptions on this site carefully for details.

Competitive Scholarships
  President's Scholarship
  University Honors Scholarship
  Creative and Performing Arts Award
  Gongaware Scholarship
  Rural Health Scholarship
  STARS Scholarship

Guaranteed Scholarships
  Academic Distinction Scholarship
  Academic Excellence Scholarship
  Academic Honors Diploma Recognition Award
  Academic Merit Scholarship
  Academic Achievement Scholarship
  College Challenge Success Award
  Hoosier Boys and Girls State Scholarship
  Illinois Student Scholarship
  Incentive Scholarship
  ISU Academic Need-Based Grant
  ISU Laptop Award
  Kentucky Student Scholarship
  Ohio Student Scholarship
  ROTC Textbook Scholarship
  Summer Honors Scholarship
  21st Century Scholars Excellence and Book Voucher Award
  21st Century Scholars Housing and Book Voucher Award

Selective Scholarships
  Center for Leadership Development Scholarship
  Child of Alumni Book Voucher
  Lugar Nominee Scholarship
  Lugar Scholars Award
  Midwest Consortium Scholarship
  Warren M. Anderson Scholarship

Other Scholarship Opportunities
In addition to the scholarships listed above, a variety of scholarships are offered through the University's academic departments and colleges—and through outside sources, including regional, state, and national organizations. For information, visit the following links.

  Arts and Sciences
  Business
  Education
  Health and Human Services
  Nursing
  Technology