IUIN-Friends of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Scholarship (Liberal Arts)

Overview:

This scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate academic excellence in the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program.

Eligibility:

Applicants must:

  • Be an undergraduate student at IU Indianapolis
  • Have taken a minimum of six (6) credit hours in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies by the end of the spring semester of the current academic year
  • Have a strong academic record and interest in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
  • Have completed the Intention to Minor in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies form.
  • Demonstrate financial need and/or provide a copy of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  • Provide an unofficial copy of your IU transcript
  • Provide one (1) letter of recommendation concerning your academic performance and/or interest in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
  • Write a 2-3 page essay about women, Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, or topics of concern to women (double-spaced, including a reference/works cited list in acceptable format, if applicable)
  • Well-supported faculty nominations will also be considered.

Awarding:

This scholarship will awarded and disbursed in the upcoming academic year.

Renewability:

This scholarship is not renewable.

Award
$1,500
Deadline
02/01/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Friends of Women's Studies
    • Essay about women, Women's Studies, or topics of concern to women (double-spaced, including a reference/works cited list in acceptable format if applicable).
    • Have you completed a minimum of 6 hours in Women's Studies or will by the end of spring semester? (Required)
    • Have you completed the Intention to Minor in Women's Studies form?
    • Letter of recommendation 1 - Must address your academic performance and/or interest in Women's Studies.
    • Letter of recommendation 2 - Must address your academic performance and/or interest in Women's Studies.