Parents & Family: Affording College: Scholarships

The Office of Student Scholarships

The Office of Student Scholarships is located in Cavanaugh Hall, Room 103. This office provides scholarship information, individual account information, recommendations/referrals, verifications and approvals. For more information e-mail awards@iupui.edu. Visit http://www.iupui.edu/~scentral/

The Nina Scholars Program

In its eighth year, the Nina Mason Pulliam Legacy Scholars program promotes and develops the success of students who face some of the most significant barriers in education and in life. In addition to financial support, interventions include proactive, academic-focused mentoring; meetings and workshops focused on academic success, career development, and personal growth; community-service; and engagement in the university through the Nina Scholars community.  

The Nina Scholars program is currently available to students at IUPUI, Ivy Tech State College, Maricopa Community College in Arizona, and Arizona State University. This program provides a unique opportunity for students from underserved backgrounds to obtain the resources and financial support needed in order to successfully complete a college education. This program covers full tuition, fees and books, and includes a $2,750 annual living allowance and laptop computer. A cohort of 10 students is selected each year as scholarship recipients.  

The Nina Scholars program serves students who must meet one of the following criteria: a returning student who is 25 years of age or older who has dependents in the family unit; a college-age youth or adult with physical disabilities; or an incoming freshman between the ages of 18–25 who has been raised in the child welfare system and has no form of financial support.

Contact Charlie Johnson, program advisor, (317) 278-7878 or nina@iupui.edu for more information and/or to request an application.

Forms for download:

Nina Scholars Information [PDF]
Nina Scholars Application [PDF]
Recommendation Form [PDF]

Twenty-first Century Scholars

IUPUI has a Twenty-first Century Scholars Support Office that exists to support the academic success of all IUPUI Twenty-first Century Scholars.  If you or your scholar has any questions or concerns ranging from class scheduling, to resource centers for tutoring, financial aid, or general information please contact Program Assistant Mrs. Sarah Vincent Pace in University College Room 3035 or phone 317-278-0621.  Freshman Twenty-first Century Scholars attending IUPUI need to contact this office immediately.  Our goal is to help scholars and their families with the transition from high school to college and to provide encouragement and direction throughout their academic career.