Indiana State University

View scholarship opportunities and eligibility requirements for scholarships at Indiana State University. Our Scholarship Office will assist you in your search for available scholarships and other resources to help pay for college.

The Branch at Indiana State University allows you to search for scholarships, complete applications, and stay updated on your scholarships and awards. After completing the applications and additional requirements (letters of reference, essays, etc.), you will receive a confirmation email from Indiana State University’s Scholarships Office. If selected for a scholarship, you will receive an award notification to your Indiana State Sycamores email address.

All information for continuing students is held on our Scholarships Root site. To access the Root, you must be a current student with an active Sycamore login. Our Root page includes:

Entering freshmen who will begin their studies in 2026 and who plan to enroll as full-time, on-campus students each semester (minimum of 12 credits) are eligible to apply for most freshman scholarships. Online-only and returning Indiana State University students are not eligible for these scholarship opportunities. To receive first consideration for many freshman scholarships, students must be admitted to Indiana State University by December 1.

Transfer students who will begin their studies in 2026 and who will enroll as full-time, on-campus students each semester (minimum of 12 credits) are eligible to apply for most transfer scholarships.

Please read scholarship descriptions carefully for details. Some deadlines may vary by award.

Indiana State University offers a variety of scholarships for talented and deserving sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Many of these scholarships are available through individual colleges and academic departments such as Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Health and Human Services, Nursing, and Technology.

Available textbook scholarships include the 21st Century Scholars Textbook Scholarship and the Child of Alumni Textbook Scholarship. There are specific instructions to follow to access your textbook scholarship.