When to Apply

Applications for the 2019–2020 academic year will open on November 1, 2018. Applications will close on February 1, 2019.

Application Deadline

February 1.

Duration of Scholarship

Awarded per semester, and renewable for the academic year.

Award Amount

$2,000 per semester; $4,000 per academic year.

Time Commitment

Ten (10) hours per week.

Contact

For more information, please contact Nicole Oglesby at noglesby@iupui.edu or (317) 278-2161.

Eligibility

• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.85
• Be an undergraduate or graduate student
• Are not on IUPUI academic or disciplinary probation 
• Have the minimum number of credit hours per semester to remain eligible: 9 credit hours per semester for undergraduates and 6 credit hours for graduate students
• Must have completed at least two semesters at IUPUI or another institution of higher education
• Complete a criminal history check, which is initiated through the Center for Service and Learning
• Have previous involvement as a Sam H. Jones Scholar (preferred) or must have possession of a strong background in civic engagement, campus and/or community service, or research.

Program Description

The Family, School, and Neighborhood Scholarship is a service-based scholarship program in which IUPUI students serve with IUPUI’s Family, School, and Neighborhood Engagement staff to build and to strengthen community partnerships that address community-identified issues. The scholars engage in research, projects, and activities to assist in furthering the goals of neighborhood quality-of-life plans while also serving as student advocates for community engagement on the IUPUI campus. Students are selected based on their commitment to community engagement, service, areas of interest, and ability to serve in campus and community partnerships.

How to Apply

To apply for the Family, School, and Neighborhood Scholarship, the general application needs to be completed online through Academic Works. The application will include the following requirements:

• Personal background information
• Personal essays/responses
• Resume
• Name, phone number, and email address of one qualified reference

Academic Works can be accessed using the keyword "scholarships."

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• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.85
• Serve with Family, School, and Neighborhood Engagement staff 10 hours per week from September through April
• Complete mandatory orientation at the beginning of the fall semester
• Be present for monthly professional development sessions
• Record and report weekly service hours as instructed
• Maintain communication with the program coordinator and staff leader
• Commit to serve as a student leader on campus and in the Indianapolis community
• Participate in related community meetings, events, and activities
• Perform other duties as detailed by the program coordinator or staff supervisor