IUB-Cox Access Scholarship Application

Welcome to the Jesse H. and Beulah Chanley Cox Access Scholarship Application for Indiana University Bloomington. To be eligible for a Cox Access Scholarship, students must be Indiana residents, have financial need, *and have had a cumulative gap of three years or more in their education. *
The Cox Scholars Access Program affirms and rewards the efforts of Indiana University students with a cumulative gap of three or more years in their education who have also demonstrated the motivation and resourcefulness required for success through their work, engagement in their community, and solid academic performance.

Only applicants with a cumulative gap of three or more years in their education are eligible to apply to the Cox Access Scholarship Program.

Award
Up to Cost of Attendance
Deadline
04/27/2027
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please complete and review this application by April 15, 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. Have you had a cumulative gap of three or more years in your education (does not need to be consecutive)?
  3. 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.
  4. 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)
  5. 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)
  6. 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)
  7. Please upload a copy of your resume and name the file using the following format: LastName_Resume.

    Accepted file types are .pdf, .doc, and .docx.

  8. 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.
  9. Please enter your total 2026 wages. This amount should match the documentation you uploaded.
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