IUB-IUSG EmpowerED Scholarship

The EmpowerED Scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to 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.