The Thomasson Fellows Program

Are you serving your community while in high school? As a Direct Admit to the Kelley School of Business, your demonstrated involvement in organizations with a mission of social impact or community service boosts your eligibility for the Thomasson Fellows Program.  

Thomasson Fellows Program requires students to:

• Be a resident of Indiana
• Apply as an incoming first-year student directly admitted to the Kelley School of Business Bloomington 
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale 
• Maintain involvement in non-partisan volunteer activities within the Kelley Institute for Social Impact throughout their undergraduate career

Apply for the Thomasson Fellows Program

To be considered for this scholarship: 

1. Apply to IU and indicate a Kelley business major on your IU application.
2. Complete the Kelley Prospect Inventory (KPI) through the IU Portal.
3. Gain direct admission. 
4. Upon earning direct admission to Kelley, you will automatically be considered for the Thomasson Fellows Program. If you are selected as a finalist, KISI will invite you to submit additional materials.
5. While not required, you are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Student Financial Aid (FAFSA)

Please reach out to the Kelley Institute of Social Impact at kisi@iu.edu to learn more about the Thomasson Fellows Program.