IUC-African American Fund Scholarship

It is the intent of the Donors, and the Foundation agrees, that this gift be used to support scholarships for incoming freshmen students enrolled full-time at Indiana University Columbus who are pursuing a bachelor’s degree. Because, as part of its mission, Indiana University is committed to diversity, special consideration will be given to underrepresented populations, including but not limited to financially challenged students, and/or students with diverse cultural experiences. The Donors have a first preference for African American students from Bartholomew County, Indiana and a second preference for African American students. The amount of the Scholarship will be $1,000 per recipient annually. The Scholarship will be renewed for up to three years provided recipients continue to meet the criteria outlined above and the following GPA requirements: upcoming sophomore students must have a non-cumulative minimum GPA of2.75 on a 4.0 scale; upcoming junior students must have a non-cumulative minimum GP A of 2.85 on a 4.0 scale; and upcoming senior students must have a non-cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. The number and recipient(s) of the Scholarship will be determined by a scholarship committee of IUC.

Because, as part of its mission, Indiana University is committed to diversity, special consideration will be given to underrepresented populations, including but not limited to financially challenged students, and/or students with diverse cultural experiences.