IUB-Cox Legacy Scholarship Application

Welcome to the Jesse H. and Beulah Chanley Cox Legacy Scholarship Application for Indiana University Bloomington undergraduates. To be eligible for a Cox Legacy Scholarship, students must be Indiana residents and have financial need.

The Cox Legacy Scholars Program affirms and rewards the efforts of Indiana University students who have demonstrated the motivation and resourcefulness required for success through their part-time work, engagement in their community, and solid academic performance. Please complete and review this application. You are allowed to save your work and come back to finish it later. After your application has been submitted, any subsequent changes made to your application may not be reviewed by the awarding department. Your application is not considered complete until we have received your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Please note that the deadline for submission is February 15, 2026. For important dates pertaining to the selection process, please visit the Cox Scholars Program website.

Award
Up to Cost of Attendance
Deadline
03/01/2027
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please complete and review this application by March 1, 2027. You may save your work and return later, but changes made after submission may not be reviewed. Your application is not complete until we receive your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The selection committee will also review the essay submitted with your General Application, so we encourage you to provide additional or different information in the questions below. For important selection process dates, visit coxscholars.indiana.edu.
  2. The Cox Scholars Program values determination, engagement, and academic commitment. Describe how your experiences in work, school, and/or your community reflect these values and explain why you would be a strong Cox Scholar.
  3. Reflect on your experiences outside the classroom, such as employment, community engagement, or other activities. How have these experiences helped you grow or shaped your perspectives and skills? (200 words or fewer)
  4. As part of the Cox Scholars Program, students work in part-time jobs while pursuing their education. We seek students who demonstrate a strong work ethic, perseverance, and personal responsibility. How do you demonstrate hard work and hold yourself accountable in your daily activities and pursuits? (200 words or fewer)
  5. Please share any additional information that would help us understand your potential as a scholar, including experiences, goals, challenges, or accomplishments not addressed here or in the General Application. (200 words or fewer)
  6. Please upload your resume.
  7. Please upload documentation showing the total gross earnings you personally earned in 2026. Be sure to black out any Social Security or bank account numbers before uploading.
  8. Please enter your total 2026 wages. This amount should match the documentation you uploaded.
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