IUIN-Through their Eyes Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship honors the descendants of those with displaced ancestors who once called the Ransom Place & Indiana Avenue communities home.

Criteria:

  • This scholarship is open to any incoming or current IU Indianapolis student whose family was displaced during the establishment and building of the downtown IU Indianapolis campus.
  • Applicants will be required to submit an essay detailing their family’s affiliation with the noted communities and IU Indianapolis.
  • Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate or provide evidence of their family’s affiliation to the Ransom or Indiana Avenue communities.
  • A student must be enrolled in a undergraduate degree program and a minimum of 6 credit hours to be considered.

The award amount will be determined and offered based on enrollment level and need after other state/grant aid in the financial aid package.

Award
Varies
Deadline
03/01/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please submit an essay detailing your family's affiliation with the Ransom Place & Indiana Avenue communities and IU Indianapolis.
  2. Evidence of affiliation
    • Please upload any documentation that gives evidence of your family's affiliation to the Ransom or Indiana Avenue communities.