About the IUYA Scholarship
The IUYA Scholarship is funded by community members that support undocumented Hoosiers. The scholarship is only available to undocumented students, with or without Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) or Temporary Protected Status (TPS), who reside in Indiana, demonstrate financial need, and are pursuing higher education. Four scholarships recipients will be awarded $4,500 in installments of $2,250 during Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters.
2026 Applications are currently CLOSED.
Application Deadline: Friday April 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Eligibility
- Must be an undocumented person residing in Indiana
- Must provide proof of academic enrollment at an institution in Indiana by July 1, 2026
- Must demonstrate financial need
Application Materials
- Completed Online Application
- One recommendation letter (from a community leader, educational instructor, or professional supervisor)
- An official or unofficial transcript from your current school
- Financial Need Response
- One Essay Response