Although ºÚÁÏÍø offers the lowest tuition of any four-year public institution in Indiana, financial challenges and obstacles are very real when attaining a degree. Charitable gifts make it possible for ºÚÁÏÍø students to succeed, either it be through enriched academic programs or scholarship support. ÌýÌý
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. You may also email at:Ìýfoundation.scholarships@usi.edu.Ìý
If you are seeking immediate financial assistance, please complete a Financial Care Team Referral by clicking on the "Financial Wellness Form" button and someone will be in contact with you shortly.
Complete an Application through AwardSpring
The application process to receive a scholarship in theÌý2026-2027Ìýacademic year is now available. Applications must be submitted no later thanÌýJanuary 31, 2026.Ìý
To access the AwardSpring portal, go to and login with your ºÚÁÏÍø account.
For fast access, search for AwardSpring in the search bar and make the selection:

A new scholarship application must be submitted each academic year.Ìý
This application is intended forÌýincoming freshmen,Ìýcurrent,Ìýtransfer, andÌýgraduate studentsÌýwho are attending ºÚÁÏÍø during theÌý2026-2027 academic year (Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Summer 2027). The software will automatically match potential recipients to scholarships based on application information and criteria established by the scholarship donor.
Information obtained during admission to the University will be automatically uploaded to the AwardSpring application; however, a student must access and complete the entire AwardSpring application to be eligible to receive a scholarship through the ºÚÁÏÍø Foundation. Current students who have completed at least one semester will also have their major and GPA automatically uploaded.Ìý
Submitting an application doesÌýnotÌýguarantee you will receive a scholarship. Completed applications will be evaluated and students will be selected to receive a scholarship byÌýApril 30, 2026. Please check your AwardSpring account to see if you have been selected to receive a ºÚÁÏÍø Foundation scholarship.Ìý
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. You may also email at:Ìýfoundation.scholarships@usi.edu.Ìý
If a student is in need of financial assistance (example: paying for tuition and other costs associated with the student’s ºÚÁÏÍø account) theÌýÌýmust be submitted.ÌýBy completing this form,Ìýthe University Financial Care Team, consisting of University personnel, will assess a student’s financial situation and direct the student to appropriate departments and resources.
The goal of the Financial Care Team is to assist students who find themselves in unexpected financial distress. The team will thoroughly assess each situation and direct the student to the appropriate resources on campus for assistance withÌýpayment options, employment opportunities, housing, personal budgeting skills, or financial resources.
ºÚÁÏÍø studentÌýorganizations should approach Student Development with any fundraising initiatives they would like to carry out. If involvement of the ºÚÁÏÍø Foundation is needed, we can provide resources to directly assist studentÌýorganizations with their efforts. Also, the ºÚÁÏÍø Foundation holds relationships with community corporations, foundations, andÌýorganizations who have indicated they only want to receive fundraising correspondence from the ºÚÁÏÍø Foundation. Working together with the Student Development and the ºÚÁÏÍø Foundation ensuresÌýstudentÌýorganizations can successfully carry out their fundraising initiatives.
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