IUB-Cox Scholarship Application

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

The Cox 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. By completing this application, you are applying for the Cox Civic Scholarship, Cox Engagement Scholarship, Cox Exploratory Scholarship, and Cox Legacy Scholarship. You will be considered for all four of these scholarships throughout our selection process, including if you are selected for an interview. For your application to be considered complete, you must file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with the federal government no later than the application deadline. Please note that the deadline for submission is February 1, 2025. For important dates pertaining to the selection process, please visit coxscholars.indiana.edu.

Award
Up to Cost of Attendance
Deadline
02/01/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. 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 1, 2025. For important dates pertaining to the selection process, please visit coxscholars.indiana.edu. By completing this application, you are applying for the Cox Civic Scholarship, Cox Engagement Scholarship, Cox Exploratory Scholarship, and Cox Legacy Scholarship. You will be considered for all four of these scholarships throughout our selection process, including if you are selected for an interview. If you would like to also be considered for the Cox Research Scholarship, please complete the optional essay at the end of the application. The Cox Research Scholarship has a separate interview process from the other Cox scholarships. As you complete this application, please note your required essay for the general application is included as part of all scholarship applications. The committee will review that in addition to the questions below, so you will want to provide different or additional information as you complete this application.
  2. The Cox Scholars Program recognizes and supports students who exhibit determination, engagement, and academic commitment through their various endeavors, including part-time work, community involvement, and educational achievements. Please share how your experiences and principles align with the values of the Cox Scholars Program and why you consider yourself a strong candidate. (200 words or fewer)
  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. Cox Scholars work in part-time jobs provided by the program as part of their scholarship requirements. We are looking for dedicated students from all corners of Indiana who exemplify a strong work ethic and perseverance. How do you demonstrate hard work in your daily activities and pursuits? (200 words or fewer)
  5. Please share any additional aspects of your experiences, identity, or aspirations which you would like to be considered and which have not been covered here or in the General Application. (200 words or fewer)
  6. Please upload your resume.
  7. Please upload one document that outlines the amount of gross earnings that you, the student, received in the calendar year 2024. Please include official tax forms, such as a W2, for any jobs held during 2024. Alternatively, you can upload a payroll stub from either the end of December or the last paycheck you received in 2024 that clearly shows your Year-To-Date earnings. Please be sure to black out your Social Security or banking numbers so that they are not visible when you upload this document. If you completed work for which you did not receive a W2 of paychecks, such as babysitting, working on your family farm, etc., please include a spreadsheet with detailed descriptions of the earnings you received for this type of work.
  8. Please enter your total wages for 2024. This amount should match the total in the documentation you provided in the previous question.
  9. Would you like to be considered for the Cox Research Scholarship?
  10. If you are interested in applying for the Cox Research Scholarship, we welcome you to share your motivations and aspirations related to research or creative activity. Experiences in research can vary greatly, and we are interested in hearing about your unique perspectives.
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