Resources for High School Seniors

Titan Excellence Award (total value up to $24,000):

Four (4) Titan Excellence Awards will be automatically offered to high school seniors graduating from an Indiana high school and admitted to IU South Bend by December 1st.  Students who have achieved an old math/reading score of 1200 on their SAT (or ACT equivalent) or new SAT score of 1270 (Evidence- Based Reading and Writing+Math) and have a GPA of 3.75 or greater will be considered.  This award will provide an annual $3,000 academic scholarship and $3,000 River Crossing housing scholarship for up to four years.  The total value of this award is $24,000 over four years and is renewable when students complete 30 credit hours each academic year and maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA.  Student's academic qualifications will be reviewed and do not require an additional scholarship application.  Award letters are sent to recipients after December 1 and recipients will need to complete the Office of Admission’s confirmation process no later than May 1st. 

Titan Gold Award (total value up to $6,000):

A maximum annual Titan award of $1500 will automatically be offered to students accepted to IU South Bend with a GPA of 3.5 and above with an old SAT score of 1000 (math and critical reading scores) or a new SAT score of 1080 (Evidence- Based Reading and Writing+Math) and above or ACT equivalent. 

Titan Silver Award (total value up to $3,000):

A maximum annual Titan award of $750 will automatically be offered to students accepted to IU South Bend with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and an old SAT score of 950 (math and critical reading scores), or a new SAT score of 1030 (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing+Math) and above or ACT equivalent.

Titan Onsite Award (total value up to $2,000):

A $500 annual Titan award will automatically be offered to a student with a GPA of 3.0 or higher when they apply during a high school visit by IU South Bend admissions counselors.  Students receiving this award will be reviewed and moved to a higher award amount if the additional GPA and test score criteria is met as outlined above. 

Herbert Presidential Scholarship

• Minimum 3.5 cumulative high school GPA (6th or 7th semester),
• Minimum old math/reading SAT score of 1100 (or ACT equivalent) or minimum new SAT score of 1170 (Evidence- Based Reading and Writing+Math) and above, and
• Be a legal resident of the state of Indiana.

Alumni Honors Scholarship

• Minimum 3.5 cumulative high school GPA (6^th or 7^th semester),
• Minimum old math/reading SAT score of 1100 (or ACT of 25), or minimum of a new SAT score of 1170 (Evidence- Based Reading and Writing + Math), and
• Graduate from a public or private high school in Northern Indiana or Southern Michigan.

Informatics Scholars

• Minimum 3.5 cumulative high school GPA (6th or 7th semester),
• Rank in the top 10% of the graduating class,
• Complete a core 40 or Academic Honors diploma from a public or private Indiana high school,
• Demonstrate a strong background in science and mathematics,
• Preference may be given to students that are underrepresented in the field of Informatics.

Judd Leighton School of Business and Economics Scholarship

• Minimum 3.5 cumulative high school GPA (6th or 7th semester),
• Minimum of an old math/reading SAT score of 1100 (or ACT equivalent), or minimum new SAT score of 1170 (Evidence- Based Reading and Math+Writing) and above, and
• Graduate from a public or private high school in the Michiana region.

Frank and Marsha Martin Scholarship

• Minimum 3.5 cumulative high school GPA (6th or 7th semester),
• Rank in the top 10% of their graduating class,
• Minimum of an old math/reading SAT score of 1200 or ACT score of 26, or a new SAT score of 1270 (Evidence- Based Reading and Writing+Math), and
• Preference will be given to economically disadvantaged students with leadership potential.