Empowering Students for Success

The Groups Scholars Program was created as a way to increase college attendance among first-generation, underrepresented students at Indiana University East. The program provides academic, financial, and social support to help students attain a bachelor's degree at Indiana University East.

This selective, long-standing scholarship program has been at IU Bloomington since 1968 and is now being made available to students attending IU East.The program includes a six-week summer bridge program, a free summer course, a $250 fall book voucher, and a total of $3000 in scholarships (including laptop scholarship). The value of this program is over $5,000 and it is being made available to you for no cost!

Students who participate in the 6-week Groups Scholars program will have the opportunity to:

• Take a free course to kickstart their college career
• Connect with other new students and make life-long friends
• Develop skills to be college and career ready
• Build confidence for coping with the challenges of college
• Develop leadership and teamwork skills
• Explore local restaurants and unique area hotspots
• Network with local employers and tour their facilities

How to Apply

Thanks for your interest in being a part of the Groups Scholars Program. Start now for your opportunity to be a part of a program that puts students first and will be with you from the start of your application to graduation if accepted. If you are ready to start, use the following step-by-step instructions below to successfully complete your application to the Groups Scholars Program. Application deadline for Academic year 2023-2024 will be June 1, 2023.

• Step 1: IU Application
• Step 2: Complete the FAFSA: IU East's code is 001811
• Step 3: Complete Group Scholars Application

Becoming a Groups Scholar

To be eligible for the Groups Scholars programs students must meet the following requirements: