Unless otherwise noted, you can apply for all these scholarships through one application. In February or early March, we’ll post the link here and email it to certified Luddy students. The faculty on the Scholarship Selection Committee will review the applications and will email recipients in June.
Questions? Contact Nancy Lemons at 812-855-8625 or nlemons@indiana.edu.
Accelerator Scholarship
Amount: $500 to $1,000
Majors: All Luddy majors
GPA: Minimum 3.0
Class standing: Undergraduates
Preference or special consideration: None
Computer Science Student Fund
Amount: $500 to $1,000
Major: Computer Science
GPA: N/A
Class standing: Undergraduates
Preference or special consideration: None
Dean’s Advisory Council Senior Scholarship
Amount: $500 to $1,000
Majors: All Luddy majors
GPA: N/A
Class standing: Seniors—a minimum of two annually, selected in the spring of their junior year
Preference or special consideration: Must have a record of innovation, community service, or academic excellence
Learn about the Dean’s Advisory Council.
Deshpande Scholarship in the Schnabel Scholars Program
Amount: $1,000
Majors: All Luddy majors
GPA: N/A
Class standing: Undergraduates
Preference or special considerations: None
Hatfield Scholarship in the Schnabel Scholars Program
Amount: $1,000
Major: Intelligent Systems Engineering
GPA: N/A
Class standing: Undergraduates
Preference or special considerations: None
Informatics Student Fund
Amount: $500 to $1,000
Major: Informatics
GPA: N/A
Class standing: Undergraduates
Preference or special considerations: None
Intelligent Systems Engineering Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Major: Intelligent Systems Engineering
GPA: N/A
Class standing: Undergraduates
Preference or special considerations: Must be an Indiana resident. Special consideration is given to underrepresented populations, including but not limited to financially challenged students and/or students with diverse cultural experiences.
Krane Scholar Award Project Support
Amount: $500
Majors: All Luddy majors
GPA: N/A
Class standing: Undergraduates
Preference or special consideration: This award supports student projects that use and/or combine journalism/media and/or information technology–based concepts, including but not limited to projects, research, travel, materials, and conference attendance.
The Krane Scholar Award alternates between Luddy and The Media School and encourages collaboration between the disciplines. In even years it is awarded to a Luddy student; in odd years, to a Media School student. It requires special applications—contact Nancy Lemons at Luddy (812-855-8625 or nlemons@indiana.edu) or Emily Harrison in The Media School.
Melanie and Dennis Groth Scholarship
Amount: $500
Major: Informatics
GPA: N/A
Class standing: Seniors
Preference or special consideration: Preference is given to students demonstrating strong leadership qualities and service to the undergraduate program.
Robert and Margaret Brandon Memorial Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Majors: All Luddy majors
GPA: Minimum 3.2
Class standing: Undergraduates
Preference or special considerations: Special consideration is given to underrepresented populations, including but not limited to financially challenged students and/or students with diverse cultural experiences. Preference is given to female students and/or students who have demonstrated financial need.
Robert C. and Mariol B. Luddy Scholarship in the Schnabel Scholars Program
Amount: $1,000
Majors: All Luddy majors
GPA: 3.0
Class standing: Sophomores
Preference or special considerations: The scholarship requires a demonstrated history of commitment to community. Special consideration is given to underrepresented populations, including but not limited to financially challenged students and/or students with diverse cultural experiences. First preference is given to students from Central Indiana and second preference to students from any area of Indiana.
Shoemaker Scholars Program
Amount: $3,000
Majors: All Luddy majors
GPA: Minimum 3.0 cumulative and minimum 3.0 GPA in the most recently completed semester
Class standing: Undergraduates
Preference or special considerations: This award requires a separate application, and all IU Bloomington undergraduates can apply for it.
The Shoemaker Scholars are a group of 10 students from across academic programs at IU Bloomington selected for their entrepreneurial ambition. They host activities to enhance knowledge of and experience with innovation and entrepreneurship at IU.
Learn more about the Shoemaker Scholars ProgramStudy Abroad Scholarship
Amount: $250 to $1,000
Majors: All Luddy majors
GPA: Minimum 3.2 recommended
Class standing: Undergraduates who have certified into Luddy
Preference or special considerations: This award requires a separate application that is available year-round. Even if you don’t meet the criteria, still apply—sometimes we make exceptions.