The starting point
Big Ten flagship with one of the few test-optional automatic merit ladders in the country. The OEM Excellence Scholarships (Indiana Excellence for residents, National Excellence for out-of-state, Global Excellence for international) are awarded automatically off the November 1 admission application using GPA and rigor only — test scores are explicitly not considered.
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 6 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.
Indiana Excellence Scholarship (in-state)
Award amounts vary, four-year scholarship · Variable or qualified amount
Recorded as automatic on academic criteria; all conditions apply.
Eligibility: Indiana residents. Submit a complete application for admission to IU Bloomington by November 1. No separate scholarship application required. Test scores are NOT considered; awarding is based on high school GPA, rigor, and grades in required coursework.
Renewal: Four-year scholarship for incoming first-year students; renewal contingent on continued enrollment and academic standing.
Other terms: The in-state arm of the OEM Excellence Scholarship family. Test-blind; updated SAT/ACT scores submitted by January 15 do not affect this award (those are for other consideration). Applicants to the Jacobs School of Music are explicitly NOT eligible.
https://scholarships.indiana.edu/future-scholars/iu-academic-scholarships.html
National Excellence Scholarship (out-of-state)
Award amounts vary, four-year scholarship · Variable or qualified amount
Recorded as automatic on academic criteria; all conditions apply.
Eligibility: Out-of-state U.S. students. Apply by November 1. Test-blind awarding based on GPA and rigor only. No separate scholarship application.
Renewal: Four-year scholarship for incoming first-year students; renewal contingent on continued enrollment and academic standing.
Other terms: The OOS arm of the OEM Excellence ladder. Like the in-state version, awards 'vary'; IU does not publish a public GPA-to-dollar grid, so the practical guidance is to apply by November 1 and budget for sticker price minus any award disclosed in the offer.
https://scholarships.indiana.edu/future-scholars/iu-academic-scholarships.html
Global Excellence Scholarship (international)
Award amounts vary, four-year scholarship · Variable or qualified amount
Recorded as automatic on academic criteria; all conditions apply.
Eligibility: International students. Application deadline is February 1 (later than domestic). Test-blind awarding. No separate scholarship application.
Renewal: Four-year award; renewal terms in offer letter.
Other terms: The international arm of the OEM Excellence ladder, with a later deadline (Feb 1 vs. Nov 1 for domestic).
https://scholarships.indiana.edu/future-scholars/iu-academic-scholarships.html
