Incoming and current undergraduate O’Neill School students may apply for the following scholarships by submitting an application. Award amounts range from $500 to $15,000 per year, per scholarship. The application deadline for all scholarships is February 1. Some undergraduate scholarships will be automatically matched once the general application is completed while others require an additional application.
Apply for undergraduate scholarships
Admissions-based scholarships
Complete the general application to automatically be considered for the highest value admissions-based scholarship you are eligible for.
Scholarships requiring an additional application
Once you have completed the general application, you are eligible to apply for other scholarship opportunities that may require additional materials, such as a personal statement or letters of recommendation.
When should I apply for scholarships?
In general, it is best to submit your general application and any scholarship-specific applications as soon as possible to be considered for the most funding.
Admissions-based scholarships
Once you complete the general application, you will automatically be considered for the following scholarships.
The Bill and Mairin Foley Military Service Scholarship was created to honor Senior Lecturer Emeritus and Retired United States Army Colonel Bill Foley’s 14+ years of service to the Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at IU Indianapolis.This scholarship is awarded to students who are current or former military service members or who are children of current or former military service members. Preference will be given to students who have high financial need or are from underrepresented populations.
Undergraduate scholarships for senior baccalaureate degree-seeking students enrolled in the Community and Organizational Leadership Studies program in the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at IU Indianapolis who are graduating in December, May, or August of the current academic year. Recipients must have completed at least 60 credit hours or course requirements and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Scholarships for undergraduate students enrolled in the Community and Organizational Leadership Studies program within the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at IU Indianapolis who are participating in the Record program, or its successor, at IU Indianapolis and have a minimum GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale. Preference will be given to students conducting research alongside a faculty member in the school or students participating in an international program in the school, the Washington Leadership Program, or an internship approved by the school.
An annual scholarship for an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Community and Organizational Leadership Studies in the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at IU Indianapolis who has demonstrated financial need and completed a minimum of 61 credit hours. The recipient should show the greatest improvement in GPA over the course of their enrollment and display a record of good citizenship as determined by a scholarship committee.
Established to honor former O’Neill Indianapolis Executive Associate Dean Greg Lindsey. The Greg Lindsey Academic Scholarship supports undergraduate or graduate O’Neill students. To apply, students must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
The O'Neill Alumni Association is proud to sponsor $1,000 scholarships for current O’Neill students. The scholarships will be awarded to undergraduate and graduate students who meet the qualifications. Current O’Neill students returning for the next academic year with a 3.0 GPA or higher are eligible to apply.
The T&M Associates Foundation Scholarship provides two scholarships in the amount of $5,000 to a Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs undergraduate student majoring in Sustainability Practice and Policy. Preference will be given to students who have high financial needs, are from underrepresented populations, and those who are in their junior year.
Scholarships requiring an additional application
Once you complete the general application, explore the scholarships below. These require additional materials, such as a personal statement or letter of recommendation, but can equate to thousands more in funding.
You may have to search for these by name in the Indiana University Scholarship System.
The Cory R. Elson Scholarship was established to honor the fallen Indiana State Trooper Cory Elson by his wife, Amy. This scholarship provides recognition and financial support to Criminal Justice students who wish to pursue a career in policing. To apply, students must demonstrate financial need and have at least a 2.6 cumulative IU GPA.
The Dentons Bingham Greenebaum LLP Legislative Conference Scholarship supports academically successful students who are interested in a future career in state government. To apply, you must be an O'Neill undergraduate student, have completed 60 or more credit hours, and be in good academic standing. The recipient of this scholarship will need to be able to attend the full annual Dentons Bingham Greenebaum Legislative Conference and Luncheon in December.
Open to all undergraduate O’Neill Criminal Justice and Public Safety students. Applicants must have a 3.4 or higher GPA.
The Hudnut Scholarship in Public Leadership supports scholarships for undergraduate students majoring in public affairs. Preference will be given to students majoring in Public Policy, Management and Civic Leadership, or Sustainability Practice and Policy. The recipients will have given evidence of an ability to make a significant contribution to the urban community. An internship with a department of the city of Indianapolis is an integral part of the scholarship experience. Finalists for this scholarship will be interviewed and must be accepted as an intern by the city.
Current full-time and retired police officers and firefighters in the state of Indiana are eligible to receive money to support undergraduate or graduate coursework at IU Indianapolis.
Supports undergraduate scholarships for sophomores, juniors, or seniors in the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at IU Indianapolis who are majoring in Public Safety or Criminal Justice and have demonstrated their commitment to community service as determined by a scholarship committee. Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated financial need. If, in a given year, there are no eligible recipients who are sophomores, juniors, or seniors, incoming freshmen may be considered with preference given to students who have demonstrated financial need. The scholarship may be renewed. Recipients may also qualify for renewal as graduate students provided that they are pursuing a degree in the school and demonstrate financial need. The number, amount(s), and recipient(s) of the scholarship will be determined by a scholarship committee of the school.
Scholarships for students enrolled in the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at IU Indianapolis who have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and are current or retired Indiana State Police officers or the children, stepchildren, grandchildren, or step-grandchildren of a current or retired Indiana State Police Officer. The scholarship is renewable if recipients continue to meet the criteria.
Open to all undergraduate O’Neill Criminal Justice and Public Safety students seeking careers within the criminal justice or corrections system.
Scholarships for undergraduate or graduate students in the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at IU Indianapolis who have secured unpaid or low-paying internships at nonprofit, public, or private organizations lasting a minimum of eight weeks or 80 hours. A low-paying internship would be defined as a wage and/or stipend that is lower than minimum wage, verified by a letter from their internship supervisor. Preference will be given to students participating in an unpaid internship. The scholarship is not renewable.
The Paul H. O'Neill Scholarships support O'Neill undergraduate students on both campuses who are in an IU Honors Program or who are direct-admit students. Each scholarship provides at least $9,000 in support.
Washington Leadership Program Scholarships are available to undergraduate students participating in O'Neill's Washington Leadership Program.
Midwest Student Exchange Program
Out-of-state students from select Midwestern states can save thousands of dollars on tuition by participating in the Midwest Student Exchange Program. You must be a legal resident of Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, or Wisconsin to receive the discount.
Learn more about the program