USI Institutional Scholarships
Each scholarship has its own set of guidelines that must be followed in order to renew the scholarship each year. Failure to comply with the guidelines may result in cancellation of the scholarship and forfeiture of all future entitlement.
Earned hours and cumulative GPA will be evaluated at the conclusion of each spring semester. If renewal criteria are not met, classes may be taken in the summer at USI (at the student’s expense) to make up the deficiency. Upon the completion of your summer course(s), you must complete and submit the Appeal of Financial Aid Ineligibility to request reinstatement of your scholarship(s).
An Academic exception can be requested to the enrollment requirement for program schedule restrictions. The request must be documented by the Academic advisor.
A Leave of Absence for one semester can be requested by the student due to extenuating circumstances such as an illness, co-op/internship, etc.
An appeal may be submitted to request reinstatement of scholarship(s) due to extenuating circumstances if the renewal criteria are not met. Appeals must be submitted in writing to the Student Financial Assistance Appeals Committee at USI. Complete the Appeal of Financial Aid Ineligibility and attach the requested supporting documentation. The appeal may be found online at https://www.usi.edu/financial-aid/forms/. Decisions of the Appeals Committee are final.
Scholarship Guidelines and Information
- Baccalaureate/Doctor of Medicine Scholarship (B/MD)
- David L. Rice Merit Scholarship
- Deans Scholarship
- Distinguished Scholar Award
- Harolyn Torain Multicultural Leadership Scholarship
- Illinois Regional Award
- Kentucky Regional Award
- Out-Of-State Grant Scholarship
- Out-of-State Merit Scholarship
- Out-of-State Transfer Grant
- Out-of-State Transfer Top Scholar Award
- Provost Scholarship
- Transfer Merit Scholarship
Presidential Scholarship
2025-2026 Presidential Scholarship Information and Guidelines
2024-2025 Presidential Scholarship Information and Guidelines
2023-2024 Presidential Scholarship Information and Guidelines
2022-2023 Presidential Scholarship Information and Guidelines
USI Foundation Scholarships
Guidelines for scholarships provided by the USI Foundation vary. 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: foundation.scholarships@usi.edu.