The Kelley Scholars Program is one of the country’s premier undergraduate business scholarships

The award supplements other IU funding received at the time of admission to provide about 10 outstanding incoming first-year students who are Indiana residents with:

• up to four consecutive years of standard tuition and fees
• a stipend for living expenses
• a study abroad opportunity

The Kelley Scholars Program is funded by a $23 million gift from the late E. W. Kelley and his family, made to IU in fall 1997. The university named its school of business for the Kelley family in acknowledgement of the gift. Kelley was founder and managing partner of Kelley & Partners Ltd., and chairman of Consolidated Products Inc. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration at the IU School of Business in 1939.

Scholarship conditions

Once you are selected for this prestigious program, we have high expectations for you:

• Kelley Scholars must remain in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative program GPA of 3.5, while carrying a minimum course load of 12 credit hours each semester.
• They must remain business majors at IU Bloomington.
• They must participate fully in all aspects of the Kelley Scholars Program, including co-curricular activities.
• Kelley Scholars are required to be a part of the Business Honors Program in the Kelley School of Business.

Housing

Like all first-year students on the IU Bloomington campus (with a few exceptions), Kelley Scholars are expected to live on campus their first year. The stipend remains the same regardless of where a Kelley Scholar chooses to live.

Curriculum

Of course, Kelley Scholars have full access to the wide selection of majors and concentrations offered by the Kelley School and Indiana University Bloomington. Business advisors work closely with each scholar to tailor an academic program in line with each student’s needs and abilities.

Co-curricular programs

Each year, Kelley Scholars will be offered a series of special programs and informal gatherings with faculty, alumni, and distinguished business leaders. These programs offer opportunities for networking with outstanding scholars and business executives throughout the year.

Special opportunities

Kelley Scholars will take advantage of a short term study abroad opportunity, learning valuable business skills in a foreign country. The scholars are invited to participate in the Advanced Curricular Experience (ACE) Program as well as the Business Honors Program, which gives students access to honors courses and other perks such as team building and leadership development exercises.  

Before you apply—scholarship requirements

If you are eligible to apply for the Kelley Scholarship you will be invited to complete the Selective Scholarship Application (SSA). Students must meet the following guidelines and provide all necessary documentation. 

• Submit a complete application for admission to IU Bloomington by November 1 of the senior year of high school
• Indicate a business major as the intended major on the application for admission
• Be admitted to Indiana University Bloomington and offered direct admission to the Kelley School of Business
• Minimum 3.9 GPA is required
• Be an Indiana resident
• Be a citizen of the United States
• Historically, applicants considered for the Kelley Scholarship typically have a 3.9 GPA; 1450 SAT and/or 33 ACT or equivalent (test optional); and possess outstanding high school achievements and demonstrated leadership skills. We encourage all student applicants to submit a completed SSA by January 16.

*Students who are selected as Kelley Scholar finalists will be invited to campus to interview for the scholarship during the last weekend in February.

Questions?

Email:  ksbhonor@iu.edu

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