The IUPUI Honors College is a small, close-knit community. Our scholars benefit from one-on-one advising, honors coursework, peer mentors, honors housing, study abroad, service learning, research, student organizations, and an exclusive, honors-only student study space. All students admitted to the Honors College as freshmen will be awarded one of four honors scholarships.
After being admitted to IUPUI, incoming freshmen with a 3.75 cumulative GPA or higher can apply for admission and competitive scholarships to the Honors College through the IU scholarship application.
Admission to the Honors College is competitive; fewer than five percent of the overall incoming freshman class will be admitted as honors scholars.
Successful applicants will likely have completed an honors curriculum as evident in their high school transcript and can demonstrate in their essays how they will contribute to the IUPUI Honors College community.
All students selected for admission to the IUPUI Honors College will receive one of the scholarships below.
Indiana residents, nonresidents, and international students may apply.
The IUPUI Chancellor's Scholars Program is designed for highly motivated, well-rounded incoming freshmen who have excelled in high school and are committed to academic excellence.
| Scholarship awarded | Study abroad stipend | |
| Indiana residents | $8,000 annually for four years | $2,500 stipend |
| Nonresidents | $19,000 annually for four years | $2,500 stipend |
Midwest Student Exchange Program and Student Excellence Award recipients are eligible to receive $8,000 annually for four years.
While most honors scholars will be receiving the Chancellor’s Scholarship, some will receive the Bepko, Presidential, or Plater Scholarships.
These scholarships require additional application materials and have a strict application deadline of November 15. Prospective students chosen as finalists for one of these scholarships will participate in an interview in January, which will determine final award selection.
Eligible students may apply for one or more of these scholarships, but may only receive one of our four Honors College scholarships. If a student is selected to receive the Bepko, Presidential, or Plater scholarship, it will replace the Chancellor’s Scholarship.
Indiana residents and international students* may apply.
The Bepko Scholars and Fellows Program is designed for students who demonstrate integrity, dedication, leadership, and a commitment to service.
Students selected for this scholarship program receive undergraduate tuition, fees, a $2,500 study abroad stipend, and books for four years of study. Bepko Scholars also receive two years of on-campus housing and are required to live in the Honors Residential-Based Learning Community (RBLC) during their freshman year.
Bepko Scholars who attend IUPUI for graduate or professional study receive $5,000 per year for four years and are named Bepko Fellows.
*One international student will be selected for the Bepko Scholarship. For more information on undergraduate admission and scholarship opportunities for international students, please visit the IUPUI International Affairs website.
The Adam W. Herbert Presidential Scholarship is designed for outstanding Indiana high school seniors with extensive leadership experience.
Students selected for this scholarship receive $12,000 per year for four years of study, a $2,500 study abroad stipend, a $1,500 housing stipend during the freshman year for on-campus housing, and a $1,200 one-time award for supplemental educational expenses (e.g., laptop, books, equipment).
Indiana residents and international* students may apply.
The Plater International Scholars Program is designed for exceptional incoming freshmen with an interest in international affairs and cross-cultural experiences.
Students selected for this scholarship receive $12,000 per year for four years of study, a $2,500 study abroad stipend, and a $2,500 housing stipend for their freshman year.
*One international student will be selected for the Plater International Scholarship. For more information on undergraduate admission and scholarship opportunities for international students, please visit the IUPUI International Affairs website.
