Scholarships & Fellowships

Find scholarships and fellowships to fund your education

If you are an incoming or current, undergraduate or graduate IU School of Nursing student, you may apply for one of our scholarships by submitting an application and required essay.

For financial need scholarships we request a completed FAFSA. Award amounts range from $500 to $10,000 per year, per scholarship. Applications for nursing specific scholarships are open from December 1 to March 31, unless otherwise noted in the scholarship portal.

Browse our list of opportunities—even more campus and university scholarships are available in the scholarship portal.

How to apply for scholarships

  1. Sign in to the scholarship portal using your IU username and passphrase.
  2. Complete the general scholarship application to be automatically considered for all the scholarship opportunities you’re eligible for.
  3. Find the opportunities you’re looking for by performing a search with keyword nursing or the specific name of the scholarship.
  4. Complete any additional application materials that may be necessary.
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Virginia Maribee Myers Mermel Nursing Scholarship

Indianapolis
Undergraduate, Graduate

The Virginia Maribee Myers Mermel Nursing Scholarship was established in honor of Virginia by her husband and children. Virginia was an Indiana University Training School for Nurses Class of 1955 graduate and then went on to completer her BS in Nursing Education in 1959. She dedicated her life to the nursing profession, professional excellence, and the advancement of nursing education. Virginia created a professional career with leadership roles in community service and nursing education both nationally and internationally.

  • Undergraduate or graduate nursing student
  • IU Indianapolis campus only
  • State of Indiana resident
  • File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  • Demonstrate financial need as defined by the U.S. Department of Education's criteria for need-based federal financial aid
  • Preference will be given to female students from rural areas

Wanda Bailey Bauer Nursing Scholarship

Indianapolis
Undergraduate

The Wanda Bailey Bauer Nursing Scholarship was established in memory of Wanda Bailey Bauer by her husband, Thomas Bauer. Wanda was an IU School of Nursing BSN Class of 1965 alumna.

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