Below are scholarships available directly from IU Northwest for the 2024-25 academic year. These scholarships are to be used to cover costs associated only with IU Northwest courses. These scholarship awards are not transferable to any other IU campus or other institutions.
Recipients of IU Northwest scholarships cannot receive the scholarship in its entirety if the amount puts the student over his/her cost of attendance.
Early admission to IU Northwest is the best way to assure admissions-based scholarship consideration. Award notifications to selected recipients will included in the admissions letter.
To be considered for competitive scholarships it is the student's responsibility to complete the application and submit it before the deadline indicated. Applications for competitive scholarships are available below.
Important Notes:
To be eligible for consideration, student must be admitted to the university and complete the application prior to the deadline for scholarship (in parenthesis). Students are encouraged to also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before the priority deadline of April 15th. Scholarships are for first semester Freshman enrolling in the fall semester directly from high school and will be effective the fall 2023 semester.
- SAT total refers only to Critical Reading plus Math scores.
- ACT score refers to composite score.
- GPA is based on a 4.0 scale.
- Rank is based on 7th semester.
- Be a full-time (> 12 credit hours) student, per semester.
Admissions-Based Scholarships
High School Seniors who enroll directly from an accredited high school may be eligible for one of the following scholarships. Students must meet the selection criteria, be admitted by December 1, and register for classes by June 1 in order to accept and receive the scholarship.
In order to be reevaluated for scholarship eligibility after admission, it is the student's responsibility to contact the Office of Admissions if they achieve a qualifying cumulative GPA or obtain qualifying SAT/ACT scores.
Incoming full-time freshman who has a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA and a minimum SAT score of 1170 (ACT 24). Award is up to $3,000 per academic year, renewable for three additional years with a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
New to IU student who is 24 years of age or older. Full- or part-time degree seeking. Award is up to $2,500 per academic year based on need. High school diploma or GED. No more than 12 previous transferable college credits. Must complete the FAFSA.
Incoming full-time freshman with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and SAT scores of 1080 (ACT 21). Award is for $2,000 per academic year, renewable for three additional years with a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Incoming full-time freshman with a cumulative GPA of 3.0. Award is for $1,000 per academic year, renewable for three additional years with a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Incoming full-time freshman with a cumulative GPA of 2.8 who earned at least six credits through Indiana University while in high school. Award is for $500 per academic year, renewable for three additional years with a 2.8 cumulative GPA.
Incoming full-time freshman with a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0, admitted by December 1st and enrolled in classes (at least six credit hours) by May 1st. One-time award for a $500.
New students awarded 21st Century Scholarship or Frank O’Bannon grant. 2.5 GPA, full-time enrollment, completed FAFSA by April 15th , and enroll in classes no later than June 1st. Award: $100-$2,000 annually, based on financial need.
Competitive Scholarships
High School Seniors who enroll directly from an accredited high school may be eligible for one of the following renewable scholarships:
Preference will be given to African-American or Latino students, who reside in Lake or Porter County in Indiana, and have demonstrated financial need. To compete for this award, students should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class and demonstrate leadership ability. Performance on the SAT shall be given consideration. Renewable with a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Award amount varies. Print Chase Scholarship cover letter(for scholarship requirements) and Chase Scholarship application.
To compete for this award, students should have demonstrated leadership skills, a composite SAT score of 1000 or higher, in critical reading and math, and rank in the top 33% of their graduating class. Award amount varies. Renewable with a 3.3 cumulative GPA. Print cover letter (for scholarship requirements) and application.
This scholarship is to be awarded to an incoming freshman at IUN with a high school grade point average of "B" or better from Lake or Porter County. The scholarship will be a minimum of $500.00 per year, funds permitting, and will be awarded by a committee of IUN faculty based on student's audition and/or portfolio presentation. For additional information please contact the office of admissions (219)980-6991.
Additional scholarships for future RedHawks can be found using the IUN Scholarships website.
