IUB-IUSG EmpowerED Scholarship

The EmpowerED Scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to IU Bloomington students who face out-of-pocket costs for required course materials.

The EmpowerED Scholarship covers out-of-pocket expenses for materials that are essential for your course participation and academic success. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Lab Equipment
- Textbooks
- Office Supplies
- Online Learning Materials/Software
- Technology/Hardware

Please note that the EmpowerED Scholarship is not a reimbursement program. Instead, the award is disbursed directly to your Bursar account in the form of a scholarship. This means that the amount will be applied to your Bursar bill, reducing your outstanding balance for the semester. Additionally, IUSG is not ordering the items for you. The scholarship simply provides the funds for you to purchase the required materials. You are responsible for buying the items directly from the vendor or retailer of your choice.

Award
Varies
Deadline
09/24/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Provide the details for your course that has required materials. You can apply for one or more required materials and courses within the same application.
    • 1. Course name(s)
    • 2. Course code(s)
    • 3. Course syllabus(s)
    • 4. Instructor name(s)
    • 5. Instructor email(s)
  2. Provide a detailed description of the required materials
  3. Submit a receipt upon request. Shortly after being notified of your award, you will be asked to submit a receipt detailing your purchase of the course material(s) covered by the scholarship. The receipt should include an itemized list of items purchased, proof of payment, and the vendor's name. Please indicate below that you will provide a receipt as required.