Scholarships Merit-based
Indiana University Bloomington

Wells Scholars Program

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Any
Disciplines
Various benefits
Grant
United States
Location
01 Nov 2026
Application deadline

About

Indiana University Bloomington offers a variety of scholarship opportunities for incoming students.

You’ll receive consideration for IU Academic Scholarships and for the Selective Scholarship Application just by applying for admission to IU before the November 1 early action deadline.

Overview

Scholarship type

Merit based

Number of scholarships to award

Multiple

Grant

Tuition fee waiver and other costs

Scholarship coverage

  • tuition fee reduction

Description

The Wells Scholars Program makes awards annually to 18–22 incoming freshmen who have shown exceptional academic accomplishment and promise, fine character and leadership, significant involvement in extracurricular activities, concern for their communities, and interest in the larger world.

Benefits

Wells Scholarships provide tuition, academic fees, a living-expenses stipend, a summer experience grant, and support for overseas study.

Eligibility

  • Incoming freshmen who have shown exceptional academic accomplishment and promise, fine character and leadership, significant involvement in extracurricular activities, concern for their communities, and interest in the larger world.
  • All high schools may nominate up to two seniors each year for consideration for the scholarship.
  • Students who are not selected by their high school or otherwise wish to participate in the selection process can be considered for nomination by the Office of Admissions or the Office of International Services. 

Scholarship requirements

Disciplines

Any

Locations

United States

Nationality

226 nationalities

Study experience required

High school

Age

Unknown

Application

Application deadline

01 Nov 2026

Outstanding students interested in the Wells Scholars Program nomination and selection process must be nominated and submit all required materials by November 1. 

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