The starting point
At IWU's residential Marion campus, every admitted freshman with a 3.0+ high school GPA gets an automatic GPA-only merit scholarship of $8,000-$17,000 a year (ACT/SAT are not considered), with National Merit recipients getting $18,000 — but the big national-recognition awards cannot be combined with any other IWU academic scholarship.
More than one award path. Some awards use published academic thresholds. Others have different selection criteria. A score chart does not describe every award at this school.
Awards to discuss
First 3 of 9 recorded awards, in chapter display order. This is a selection, not a ranking. Read the full chapter for all awards. Amounts retain the original units and conditions; confirm the entering year with the school.
Academic Award Scholarships (Freshmen)
$8,000-$17,000 · Published range
Recorded as automatic on academic criteria; all conditions apply.
GPA: 3.0 or higher high school GPA at time of admission (weighted GPA used if available; GPA is established at the point of Admission) · SAT: Not considered · ACT: Not considered
Eligibility: First-time incoming freshman on the Marion residential campus; full-time enrollment each fall and spring semester
Renewal: In order to receive the four-year commitment, students must be enrolled full-time each year and meet SAP requirements to maintain institutional aid.
Other terms: Automatic, no separate application. IWU explicitly does not consider ACT or SAT when calculating academic merit scholarships. The same published table also lists the $18,000 National Merit Scholarship (separate tier below).
https://www.indwes.edu/admissions/tuition-aid/academic-scholarships
Academic Awards (Transfers, Re-admits, Transitions)
$4,000-$11,000 · Published range
Recorded as automatic on academic criteria; all conditions apply.
GPA: Cumulative college GPA: $11,000 at 3.700-4.000; $9,000 at 3.250-3.699; $7,000 at 2.701-3.249; $4,000 at 2.700 and below
Eligibility: At least a semester removed from high school at point of admission and completed at least 12 college credits after high school graduation; students with fewer than 12 credits are awarded on high school merits
Renewal: Students must be enrolled full-time each year and meet SAP requirements to maintain institutional aid. This award is renewable up to a maximum of 7 semesters.
Other terms: Automatic, no separate application. Readmit and transition students use the same grid.
https://www.indwes.edu/admissions/tuition-aid/academic-scholarships
National Merit Scholarship
$18,000 · Published amount
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
GPA: Cumulative high school GPA of at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale)
Eligibility: Submit a copy of the certificate or letter certifying your status as finalist or semi-finalist to the Office of Admissions; entering freshman
Renewal: Available for up to eight semesters. Student must be enrolled full-time (at least 12 credit hours fall and spring semesters) and must achieve a 3.2 minimum cumulative GPA by the end of May term each year.
Other terms: Replaces (does not stack with) the GPA-based academic award: 'Student is not eligible for any additional IWU academic scholarships.' If lost, may be reinstated after the next semester if eligibility requirements are met.
https://www.indwes.edu/admissions/tuition-aid/aid-options
