IUB-Scott MacDonald Scholars Program

The MacDonald Scholars Program supports incoming IU Bloomington undergraduate students with a passion for civic engagement and a drive to create positive change in their communities and around the world. On campus, MacDonald Scholars connect with supportive staff members, community leaders, and one another through unique engagement opportunities. Scholars make a difference by completing a minimum of 280 hours of meaningful service every year, serving in the Bloomington community and in their home communities.

Scholarship Details:
Every academic year, a selective group of resident and non-resident students are awarded this scholarship. Awards vary from $20,000 ($5,000 annually for four years) to $36,000 ($9,000 annually for four years) based on residency. Eligible candidates must have demonstrated financial need, which will be verified through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Immigrants and children of immigrants are encouraged to apply for this scholarship.

Finalists who are selected to interview for the MacDonald Scholarship will be notified in late-February through March. Interviews will take place during business hours between 9am and 4pm EST.

Award
Up to $5000 resident and $9000 non-resident
Deadline
02/01/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. IUB-Scott MacDonald Scholars Program
    • 1. I have read and understand the MacDonald Scholarship information available here.
    • 2. MacDonald Scholars complete 280 hours of annual service in the community. Tell us why you would like to represent the MacDonald Scholars Program by engaging in community service in Bloomington. In doing so, please share details of your involvement with any impactful community service work.
    • 3. Please describe any special circumstances of hardship or sacrifice that you feel should be taken into consideration related to your scholarship application.
    • 4. What have you learned from your experiences with employment and other activities outside of academics and community service?