IUIN-Norman Brown Leadership Scholars Program - Incoming Freshmen (NBLSP)

Overview:

_For more than three decades, the Norman Brown Leadership Scholars Program has provided meaningful opportunities for academic success, leadership development, and community engagement. Program participants are encouraged to attain academic success, engage in leadership and civic activities, and prepare for a meaningful post-baccalaureate experience. Additionally, applicants must be permanent US residents or US citizens.

Eligibility:

  • Incoming freshman pursing their first undergraduate degree
  • IU Indianapolis campus
  • Meet regular IU Indianapolis admission requirements
  • Minimum cumulative HS GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

Awarding:

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

Renewability:

This scholarship is renewable.

Award
Up to $13,000 for an academic year (8 semesters) which includes a $5000 scholarship along with, if living in on-campus housing, an $8000 housing award.
Deadline
02/01/2027
Supplemental Questions
  1. Norman Brown Essays
    • 1. Consider the experiences, backgrounds, and communities that have shaped who you are. Which have influenced you most, and how have they shaped the way you understand yourself and others?
    • 2. Building on the experiences and communities that have shaped you, how have you contributed to the communities you are part of? What have you learned through giving back, and as a prospective scholarship recipient, what does meaningful community involvement look like to you?
  2. NBLSP Required Reference Request (Incoming Freshman)
    • Provide the full names and emails of at least two references
  3. IU Indianapolis Campus Housing Required Questions:
    • 1. Will you be applying for IU Indianapolis campus housing by the March 15th priority consideration to live on-campus deadline?
    • 2. I understand that I am required to live in IU Indianapolis on-campus housing to receive the $8,000 annual housing stipend portion of this scholarship.
  4. Upload your unofficial transcript. *PDF format*