Application is ongoing for the Fully Funded University of Southern Indiana Scholarship! Do you consider yourself qualified for this opportunity?
If so, this article outlines the easy processes for your application. Here’s a clear, student-first look at the scholarships that matter, what they usually require, and how to apply without stress.
University of Southern Indiana Scholarship Details
The University of Southern Indiana provides funding to cover the full payment of university tuition fees, a stipend for living expenses, flight and visa costs, and accommodation at Hatfield College.
1) Automatic merit scholarships (based on your admission file)
Some USI scholarships are awarded automatically when you apply for admission.
A strong example is the Out-of-State Merit Scholarship:
- Awarded automatically to qualified students based on admission credentials
- Covers the difference between non-resident and Indiana resident tuition, plus an extra $2,000 per year (fall/spring)
- Current value is stated as more than $12,000 annually
- Requires living on campus for the first year (with limited exceptions)
- Renewal: 3.0 GPA, full-time enrollment, and 27 credit hours across fall/spring
This one is especially important if you’re coming from outside Indiana and want a predictable tuition cut you can plan around.
2) Competitive leadership scholarships (for students with impact)
If you’ve done more than “just school” (leadership roles, community work, organizing, volunteering), USI has awards built for that.
One standout is the Harolyn Atwater Torain Leadership Scholarship:
- $5,000 per year (up to $20,000)
- Basic eligibility includes USI admission, 3.0 high school GPA after junior year, and demonstrated leadership
These are the scholarships where your story matters, not just your grades.
3) USI Foundation scholarships (AwardSpring)
This is where a lot of students miss out because they assume “I already applied for admission, so I’m done.”
USI uses AwardSpring to match students to many Foundation scholarships:
- The AwardSpring application covers incoming freshmen, transfer, current, and graduate students
- It automatically matches you to scholarships based on what you submit
Degree Level
- Bachelor
- Master’s
- PhD
How to apply for the University of Southern Indiana (Step by step process)
- Apply for admission to USI (this triggers consideration for many admission-based scholarships).
- Activate your myUSI account (needed to access the scholarship system).
- Complete the AwardSpring application inside myUSI (so you’re considered for Foundation scholarships).
- For any scholarship marked competitive (leadership, departmental, etc.), follow that page’s checklist and submit before the listed deadline.
