Unlocking Opportunities: A Guide to Scholarships at the University of Southern Indiana

The University of Southern Indiana (USI) offers a multitude of scholarship opportunities to help students finance their education. These scholarships cater to a diverse range of students, including incoming freshmen, transfer students, current students, and graduate students. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the various scholarships available at USI, how to apply, and important considerations for prospective and current students.

Applying for Scholarships: AwardSpring

USI utilizes AwardSpring, a unified scholarship application platform, to streamline the process of awarding Foundation scholarships. Admitted students can access AwardSpring through MyUSI and complete a single application to be considered for all Foundation scholarships for which they are eligible. Submitting the AwardSpring application allows you to be considered for scholarships from the USI Foundation. Submitting an application does not guarantee you will receive a scholarship.

Important Notes Regarding AwardSpring:

AwardSpring is the scholarship management software accessible through MyUSI.
The software will automatically match potential recipients to scholarships based on the information provided on the application.
For more information about AwardSpring and the scholarship application periods/deadlines visit the USI Foundation office webpage.
Note: AwardSpring is not managed by the Student Financial Assistance Office.
If you have trouble activating your account, please contact the IT Help Desk at 812-465-1080.

If you have any Foundation Scholarship questions and would like to speak with a scholarship team member, please call (812) 461-5317 or (812) 465-7172.

General Scholarship Information

Scholarships are awarded based upon application for admission. Scholarship criteria are subject to change. New students are encouraged to apply for admission no later than March 1 prior to their initial fall semester to ensure consideration for all scholarships. Many scholarships also require completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to April 15 each year.

Featured Scholarships

USI offers several prestigious and competitive scholarships, including:

David L. Rice Merit Scholarship

This is the primary scholarship offered by the University of Southern Indiana to all eligible applicants residing in Indiana or qualifying counties in Kentucky and Illinois based on academic performance.

Presidential Scholarship

The Presidential Scholarship is a competitive award for Indiana residents. Eligibility provides recipients with an award covering full tuition and housing costs (fall and spring semesters), along with a yearly stipend for books and meals.

Selection Process:

Ten Presidential Scholars will be chosen to begin classes in the coming fall semester. Selection will be based on the high school record, SAT or ACT scores, letter of recommendation and a personal interview. Qualified candidates will be screened initially by a review committee.

B/MD Scholarship

The B/MD Scholarship is a competitive award for Indiana residents who plan to pursue medical school. Through an interview process, USI awards full tuition scholarships for four years of undergraduate study as well as provisional acceptance into the Indiana University School of Medicine. To apply for the scholarship, students must have a minimum 3.5/4.0 cumulative high school GPA and a combined composite SAT score of a 1280 (Evidence-Based Reading/Writing + Math) or an ACT composite score of 27.

Harolyn Atwater Torain Leadership Scholarship

The Harolyn Atwater Torain Leadership Scholarship is a competitive award that provides an annual scholarship of $5,000. Recipients also participate in an Inclusive Excellence Program that incorporates leadership, community service and cultural experiences throughout the academic year.

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Art Department Scholarships

The USI Art Department awards four-year renewable scholarships in amounts ranging from $500-$2,500 to incoming students majoring in art or art education to be used towards tuition.

College-Specific Scholarships: Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education

The Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education has more than 118 scholarships and awards that are bestowed every year. The College strives to offer students the best educational experience while helping students find resources to finance their college career. The wide range of scholarships available goes to represent students from all the disciplines within the college as well as the diversity of student backgrounds.

Along with these traditional scholarships, there are various grants and awards available to help students fund research and creative projects. The College aims to enable the enrichment of the students’ experience by helping make exceptional experiences such as these financially possible.

Along with financial funding, the College prides itself in having its own distinguished awards to recognize students and faculty who have made significant impacts on our college campus community. These awards are displayed outside the Dean’s office in the Education building for all to see.

USI and Pott College offer millions of dollars in scholarships to both incoming freshmen and returning students. Endeavor!

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Endeavor! Research Award

The Endeavor! Research Award supports creative and research efforts of USI students to students of any major.

Pott College Outstanding Student Leader Award

The Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education takes pride in recognizing our students that show excellence in service to our university and college community. This award highlights an outstanding student leader that provides vision and direction to a Pott College organization or club.

Pott College Student Engagement Award

This award highlights a student that goes above and beyond in their dedication to the Pott College, through recruitment activities, volunteer efforts, and engagement.

Pott College Organization of the Year Award

This award is presented to a student organization in the Pott College that has demonstrated excellence in the areas of community engagement, collaboration, diversity and inclusion, and/or leadership development.

Other Scholarship Opportunities

In addition to University-wide scholarships, scholarships also are available for students depending on academic program. Some of these scholarships require a separate application, and some are available to current students only. Log in to AwardSpring in myUSI to view and apply for scholarships. If you have any Foundation Scholarship questions and would like to speak with a scholarship team member, please call (812) 461-5317 or (812) 465-7172.

Additional Financial Aid Options

Graduate Scholarships

Graduate scholarships are available for students pursuing graduate degrees at USI.

Spouse and Retirement Options

The spouse of an eligible full-time student may enroll in his or her first USI undergraduate course at a cost of $25 plus incidental fees. Students enrolled under this option are limited to one class and must register during late registration on a space-available basis. Applications are available in Student Financial Assistance and must be completed at the time of enrollment. The spouse must have earned a minimum 2.0 GPA at USI.

Retired persons aged 60 or older may enroll in their first USI undergraduate course at a cost of $25 per semester plus incidental fees. Students enrolled under this option are limited to one class must register during late registration on a space-available basis. Applications are available in the Office of Student Financial Assistance.

Understanding the Cost of Attendance

University of Southern Indiana's tuition is $9,036 for in-state and $21,877 for out-of-state students. Compared with the national average cost of in-state tuition of $12,436, University of Southern Indiana is cheaper. For students coming from out of state, the tuition is cheaper than the national average cost of out-of-state tuition of $29,815.These figures include both tuition and fees, also referred to as the sticker price. Fees differ by institution and may fund library services, student gym facilities, student centers, technology resources and campus health centers.

As you’re comparing costs of different institutions, also consider the total cost and the net price. The total cost is the sticker price, plus the cost of food and housing, books and supplies, and transportation and personal expenses. At University of Southern Indiana, the total cost is $24,152 for in-state students and $36,993 for out-of-state students.

Coordinating Tuition-Specific Scholarships

Certain scholarships may be tuition specific. These scholarships will be coordinated with other tuition specific assistance to ensure that the assistance does not exceed total tuition charges.

Athletics

Women's sports include basketball, softball, volleyball, soccer, cross country, golf, and tennis. Men's sports include basketball, baseball, soccer, golf, tennis, and cross country.

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