2024-25 University of Southern Indiana Presidential Scholarship (US Based)

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP

Scholarship Awarding University: 
University of Southern Indiana

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will close on the 17th of November, 2023

Scholarship Summary: 
University of Southern Indiana Presidential Scholarships is a competitive award for Indiana residents and provides recipients with an award covering full tuition and housing costs (fall and spring semesters), along with a yearly stipend for books and meals. Ten Presidential Scholars will be chosen to begin classes in the fall semester.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria: 
To be eligible to compete for the Presidential Scholarship, you must;
i. Have a high school GPA of 4.0 at the time of application for admission to USI. 
ii. Earn a combined SAT score of a 1280 (Evidence-Based Reading/Writing + Math) or an ACT composite score of 27.

Value of Scholarship: 
The Presidential Scholarship will provide the following benefits;
  1. Tuition and fees will be paid by direct credit to the student's account.
  2. A book allowance of $600 per semester will be credited to the student's account.
  3. Total board allowance equals the value of the largest meal plan offered by Food Services.
  4. Room allowance of an amount per semester equal to the current rate for a four-occupant suite will be paid by direct credit to the student's account after verification of a University housing contract.
Scholarship Application Guide: 
To apply;
i. Complete an application for admission into undergraduate study.
ii. Eligible students should complete the Presidential scholarship application form by Nov. 17, 2023 and submit all supplemental items by November 20, 2023.
Selection will be based on:
  • Presidential Scholarship application
  • High school record (submitted to Undergraduate Admissions as part of admissions process)
  • SAT or ACT scores (provided to Undergraduate Admissions via official transcript or testing agency)
  • Letter of recommendation (cannot be written by a family member)
  • Candidates should submit via email to Presidential.Scholarship@usi.edu
  • Personal interview
iii. Qualified candidates will be screened initially by a review committee. Selection will be based on the high school record, SAT or ACT scores and a personal interview.
iv. Finalists will be invited for an interview and information day which will hold on February 1-2, 2024.
v. Presidential Scholarship recipients will be notified on March 1, 2024.

Scholarship Website: 
Find full information on this scholarship opportunity at the University of Southern Indiana Resident Freshman Scholarship Page.