Bepko Scholars and Fellows Program at Indiana University (Afghanistan)

The Bepko Fellows were named in honor of Gerald Bepko, IUPUI Chancellor Emeritus, the Bepko Scholars and Fellows Program is known for attracting the best and brightest to IUPUI and supporting them through their undergraduate and graduate educational endeavors. The Bepko Scholars are known for their leadership on campus and in the community, specifically through their volunteerism and service to others.

As the most competitive and prestigious award program in the IUPUI Honors College, Bepko Scholars are selected primarily for their demonstration of an outstanding commitment to service, in addition to academic excellence, integrity, and character. Each year, around 20 incoming first-year students, including one international student, are selected for this program through a holistic application and interview process.

The Bepko Scholars and Fellows are a select group of students who demonstrate outstanding commitment to service, academic excellence, integrity, and character. This close-knit community of scholars is known for its leadership both on campus and in the community.

Through the Honors College, Bepko Scholars may take advantage of personalized advising, special programming, exclusive living and study spaces, and financial support for studying abroad. They may also apply for additional funding in pursuit of experiential learning opportunities such as research, internships, service learning, and academic conferences.

In summary, the Bepko Scholars receive undergraduate tuition, fees, and books for four years of undergraduate study on IUPUI’s campus. They also receive two years of on-campus housing. Bepko Scholars have the unique opportunity to attend graduate or professional school as a Bepko Fellow and receive $5,000 per year for up four years of post-baccalaureate study.

About the Honours College (Indiana University)

The Honors College offers a unique experience with housing, peer mentoring, student organizations, and more benefits that will make your time at IUPUI challenging, engaging, meaningful, and relevant. They challenge and support their students as well as provide the tools needed to succeed after graduation.

It is comprised of high-achieving students from a variety of academic degree programs, the students can experience Honors coursework, one-on-one advising, and opportunities for research, international study, service, and experiential learning allowing them to build strong foundations inside and outside the classroom.

Why you should study at Indiana University

In 1820, IU became one of the first public universities west of the Allegheny Mountains. Today it’s one of the top public research universities in the world. Learn about how far we’ve come and some major milestones along the way. After classes began in 1825, with an enrollment of 10 men, IU demonstrated a progressive commitment to inclusion and diversity as IU became one of the first state universities to admit women.

Today, the IU community represents a diverse cross-section of people from all backgrounds and cultures across current students and faculty. IU began to expand beyond Bloomington in 1921, when courses were first offered in another location (Gary and Lake County), kicking off another 100 years of growth and innovation. Between the years 1933 and 1971, IU establishes its seven regional campuses throughout Indiana.

Today IU spans seven campuses and two regional centers across Indiana and partner locations around the globe, with resources that allow us to broaden our impact and make an IU education accessible to more people. IU provides a vibrant student life ranging from active student organizations to exciting study abroad programs, spirited Division I and NAIA athletics to inclusive intramural sports teams, IU campuses offer a multifaceted college experience for every student.

Benefits

The following benefits will be awarded to the Bepko Scholars and Fellow Program;

• Full tuition, fees, and books for a duration of up to four years
• Two years of on-campus housing. The recipient will be required to live in the Honors Residential Based Learning Community (RBLC) during their freshman year.
• $2,500 stipend for a study abroad experience

To be Eligible

Applicants must meet the following requirements to be able to qualify for the  Bepko Scholars and Fellows Program;

• Applicant must be applying for a Fall term
• Applicant must complete an IUPUI application and an Honors College scholarship application (and submit all materials) by November 1
• Applicant must have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.75 (weighted)
• It is open to exceptional incoming freshmen with an interest in international affairs and cross-cultural experiences.
• If you plan to enroll in a fall term, apply by November 1 for maximum scholarship consideration or apply by February 15 for merit scholarship consideration.
• Students are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores to be considered for merit or Honors College scholarships.
• All scholarships require you to be enrolled full-time in the fall and spring semesters.
• Most admission-based scholarships require that you maintain a GPA of 3.0 to renew the scholarships from year to year.
• Scholarship funds cannot be used for the intensive study of English as a Second Language.

How to Apply

To begin your application, visit the application page at; https://international.iupui.edu/admissions/how-apply/index.html

For more information on the Bepko Scholars and Fellow Program, visit the scholarship website at; https://honors.iupui.edu/about-us/bepko-scholars/about-the-program/index.html