Cost & Financial Aid

Scholarships for international students

IU Bloomington offers several scholarships specifically for international students. These awards recognize your academic achievement, leadership, and global perspectives—and help make an IU education more accessible for students from around the world.

Funding opportunities designed for Hoosiers from abroad

As an international student, you are eligible for a range of scholarships at IU Bloomington, including merit-based academic awards and country-specific scholarships offered to incoming international freshmen. These scholarships help reduce the cost of attendance and support your transition to studying in the United States.

While IU offers several scholarships directly, many international students also explore external funding through government sponsors, cultural agencies, and global scholarship organizations. Together, these resources can help you build a strong financial foundation for your IU education.

BP Peduli Scholarship

This scholarship is offered to students who are from an ASEAN country and have demonstrated exceptional leadership.
Bunchana Atthakor Scholarship

This scholarship supports Thai graduate students on the IU Bloomington campus who are studying business, public affairs, or economics.
C.V. Starr Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship is offered to incoming IU students who are citizens of China. It provides support for first‑year undergraduates who demonstrate strong academic achievement.
Eoyang-Lee Fellowship

This scholarship is offered to an international student enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences at IU Bloomington who is interested in studying humanities.
Irving and Lena Lo (ILLO) Scholarship

This scholarship supports undergraduate and graduate students at IU Bloomington from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
Japan Alumni Chapter Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to students from Japan who show high academic excellence. Preference is given to incoming IU Bloomington students.
Rising Star Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to an international female undergraduate student who demonstrates emerging potential.
Scott Schurz Latin American Scholarship

This scholarship supports students pursuing a B.A. in Journalism through The Media School, with first preference for undergraduates from Latin America.

Emergency, need-based aid

Unexpected financial challenges can make it harder to stay focused on school. If you’re an international student at IU Bloomington, you may be able to get need-based support, apply for short-term assistance, or connect with campus resources for essential needs.

Apply for need-based scholarships

Submit an Atlas request for need-based scholarship support. You can apply any time of year if your financial situation has changed or you need help covering essential costs.
Student loans for international students

Learn about short-term loan options for international students who need temporary financial support for urgent expenses.
Emergency funding and essential resources

Find support for unexpected financial challenges, including help with food, housing, health care, and other basic needs.

IU Bloomington

Office of International Services

Ferguson International Center 330 N. Eagleson Avenue Bloomington, IN 47405