Incoming and current undergraduate O’Neill School students may apply for the following scholarships by submitting an application and required essay. Award amounts range from $500 to $5,000 per year, per scholarship.
Apply for undergraduate scholarships
Deadline: March 1
The Bingham Greenebaum Doll Scholarship supports academically successful students who are interested in a future career in state government. To apply, you must be a SPEA undergraduate student, have completed 60 or more credit hours, and be in good academic standing. The recipient of this scholarship will also attend the Bingham Greenebaum Doll Legislative Conference and Luncheon in December.
Community Corps Fellowships support undergraduate SPEA students who have taken or plan to take the Indy Community Development Network Course. Recipients will have the opportunity to intern with community development organizations and must enroll in the Community Corps Fellow internship. For more information on the fellowship contact Marshawn Wolley.
Deadline: March 1
The Cory R. Elson Scholarship was established for 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.
Deadline: March 1
Established to honor former SPEA IUPUI Executive Associate Dean Greg Lindsey. The Greg Lindsey Academic Scholarship supports an undergraduate or graduate SPEA student. To apply, students must demonstrate financial need and have at least a 3.0 cumulative IU GPA.
Deadline: March 1
The Gurminder Bedi Scholarship provides recognition and financial support to criminal justice students, preferably those interested in juvenile justice and prisoner rights.
Deadline: March 1
The Hudnut Scholarship in Public Leadership supports scholarships for undergraduate Public Affairs majors who have given evidence of an ability to make a significant contribution to the urban community. Preference will be given to students majoring in policy studies, civic leadership, or sustainable management and policy. 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. Contact Kathy Hursh for more information on the scholarship.
Deadline: March 1
The Jason Baker Legacy Scholarship was created in memory of SPEA IUPUI alumnus and Marion County Sheriff Deputy Jason M. Baker, who was killed in the line of duty. Jason dedicated his life to service, community and country. Jerry and Sharon Baker established the fund in memory of their son. To apply, students must be pursuing a degree in public safety and entering their sophomore year. Finalists for this scholarship will be interviewed by the scholarship committee.
Deadline: March 1
The SPEA Alumni Association is proud to sponsor $1,000 scholarships for current SPEA students. The scholarships will be awarded to undergraduate and graduate students who meet the qualifications. Current SPEA students returning for the next academic year with a 3.0 GPA or higher are eligible to apply.
Deadline: March 1
The SPEA Dean's Council is proud to sponsor scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 for current SPEA IUPUI students. The scholarships will be awarded to undergraduate and graduate students based upon major.
Deadline: March 1
The SPEA International Experience Scholarship offers the opportunity for graduate and undergraduate students who are participating in a SPEA abroad program to share their experiences in a variety of creative ways, such as leading the Passport program or documenting international experiences on Instagram over the course of a week.
Deadline: February 1
This scholarship provides $500 to an incoming freshman in their first semester of majoring in a SPEA academic program. Qualified students must have graduated in the Top 25 percent of their high school class and earned an SAT score of 1,000 or more (or ACT score of 21 or more).
Deadline: March 1
This scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student studying criminal justice, sustainable management, or policy studies with a 3.2 GPA or higher.
Deadline: March 1
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 IUPUI. Scholarships range from $500–1,000 annually.
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 Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, or Wisconsin to receive the discount.
Learn more about the program