Through the generosity of alumni, friends, corporations and foundations, the IU School of Medicine annually awards scholarships and loans to financially and academically deserving medical students. The named scholarships programs listed below reflect the importance that individuals have placed on making an investment in future physicians — an investment that will yield a valuable resource and quality medical practitioners.
Apply for scholarships
Complete the Application for Financial Assistance to be considered for IU School of Medicine scholarships.
Scholarship Selection
IU School of Medicine awards over $8 million in scholarships annually, placing us at the national average for total scholarship funding per enrolled student. Scholarship funding has been a priority for the school. Dean Hess and the Office of Gift Development focus on scholarships when meeting with donors and alumni. To show his level of commitment, Dean Hess and Mrs. Hess have personally funded scholarships.
IU School of Medicine scholarships are used in the recruitment of our best and brightest students (focusing on merit and diversity). Additionally, IU School of Medicine grants merit-based and indebtedness scholarships to the fourth year students.
IU School of Medicine’s scholarship selections are made by the scholarship committee each year in late June with recruitment scholarships decided throughout the recruitment and admissions season. While some scholarships have restrictions, the committee maintains a philosophy of equal opportunity. Medical students receiving the Indiana Primary Care Scholarship, Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Programs (HPSP) or the National Health Service Corps Scholarship (NHSC) will be deemed ineligible for IU School of Medicine scholarships. Likewise, any student who is in the combined degree program will not be eligible for our scholarships.
The Application for Financial Assistance gathers specific information that is not made available through the admissions process or through the Free Application for Financial Assistance (FAFSA) for consideration in the scholarship selection process.
Current categories of scholarship support
- Academic/merit based
- Donor-specified funding requirements (i.e., specific counties in Indiana, attending a specific campus, etc…)
- Scholarships promoting class diversity
- Financial need/disadvantaged/indebtedness
Scholarship requirements
Annual scholarships may be one year only with no expectation for renewal. Multi-year scholarships may have requirements for renewal.
- All renewal scholarships require clear first time passing of all courses/clerkships and students must be in good academic standing require passing all courses on the first attempt as well as all USMLE exams.
- Progress academically in a timely fashion and take exams when appropriate.
- Loss of scholarship for academic (e.g. failure or repeating a year)/professionalism reasons may be permanent.
- Scholarships from all sources may not exceed total tuition.
- No more than four years of funding.
Good academic standing, as defined by the scholarship committee, is a student who is not on academic probation for any reason during the entire preceding academic year or semester.
Search for Scholarship Funds
The following endowed scholarships are available through the IU School of Medicine.
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| Alpha Omega Alpha Scholarship | This scholarship was established in 2010. Alpha Omega Alpha, founded in 1902, is the only national medical honor society. The mission of Alpha Omega Alpha is to recognize and enhance professionalism, academic excellence, service and leadership within the medical profession. Election to Alpha Omega Alpha is a lifelong honor signifying a lasting commitment to scholarship, leadership, professionalism and service. |
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| ISMA Medical Student Scholarships | Established in 1986, this award is funded by the American Medical Association Education and Research Foundation through the Indiana State Medical Association. Recipients must be Indiana residents and demonstrate academic achievement and financial need. |
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| Dr. E. D. Johns Scholarship | This scholarship was established in 1967 through the estate of Mrs. Mary Edna Johns in honor of Dr. E. D. Johns. This scholarship is awarded to Indiana residents, and is based primarily on financial need. |
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| Marty and Vicky Johnson Medical Scholarship | This gift is used to support scholarships for students in the Indiana University School of Medicine. |
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| The Daniel J. Jugovic Memorial Scholarship | This scholarship was established in 1990 in memory of Daniel J. Jugovic, MD, a 1983 graduate of IU School of Medicine who died tragically. First preference will be given to a fourth-year medical student of Croatian ancestry who has declared an intention to pursue anesthesia as a practicing specialty; second preference to any medical student with Croatian ancestry; final preference will be given to a senior medical student with intent to pursue anesthesia. If no one is found with this criteria, the scholarship can be awarded based on academics and financial need. |
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| David H. Jung Memorial Scholarship | This scholarship was established in 1990 to honor the memory of David H. Jung to support medical student scholarships. |
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| Jay C. and Lucile L. Kahn Scholarship | This scholarship was established in 2000 through the estate of Lucile Kahn to support medical student scholarships. Donors have a lifelong interest in promoting health care and community involvement. |
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| Ernest L. Karsner Memorial Scholarship | This scholarship was established in 1985 through the estate of Elizabeth Wood Karsner. This scholarship is awarded to a medical student who has an intent to be a general practitioner, has maintained good academic achievement, and demonstrated financial need. The annual scholarship is not to exceed $4,000. |
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| Ford F. Keppen, MD, Scholarship | This scholarship was established in 1995 in memory of Dr. Keppen, who graduated in the class of 1935 and pursued the field of ophthalmology. Students must be U.S. citizens and be in good standing academically. |
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| Vernon C. and Hazel Kidny Fellowship | Established in 1977 and funded by contributions in honor of Vernon and Hazel Kidny, these fellowships are awarded to deserving medical students. |
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| J.B. King Scholarship | This scholarship was established in 2003 by the Guidant Foundation, Inc. Guidant Foundation is honoring J. B. King who has supported Riley Children's Foundation since 1987 and also in celebration of Guidant's 10th anniversary. This scholarship is based on merit, with preference given to a medical student who is an Indiana resident and has an interest in practicing pediatric medicine. One scholarship per year is awarded. |
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| Arnold. W. Kunkler, MD, Scholarship | This scholarship was established in 1982 as a present to Dr. Kunkler from his family. Funds may be awarded based on the academic achievement or financial need to medical students attending the IU School of Medicine—Terre Haute Campus. |
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| Tina Kwan Scholarship | Established in 2004 by Dr. Tina Kwan to support scholarships for students who match into the IU School of Medicine Pediatric Residency. |
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| The Michael A. Kyle Scholarship in Medicine | Established in 2015, this scholarship is to be used for medical students at the IU School of Medicine with preference to students who are Lake County residents and with special preference to graduates of Whiting High School or George Rogers Clark High School. |
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| Lake County Medical Center Development Agency (LCMCDA) Education Plan | This fund was established in 1992 by the LCMCDA in an effort to increase the number of highly qualified primary care physicians in Lake County, IN. Scholarships are provided to eligible Lake County residents (at least 5 years of residency) assigned to the IU School of Medicine—Northwest-Gary campus who aspire to become primary care physicians, with the expectation that they may eventually practice medicine in Lake County, IN. |
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| Gina Laite and Anantha Shekhar Scholarship | Established in 2015 by Gina E. Laite, MD and Anantha Shekhar, MD, PhD. This gift is used to support scholarships for students in the Indiana University School of Medicine. Because, as part of its mission, Indiana University is committed to diversity, special consideration will be given to underrepresented populations, including but not limited to financially challenged students, and/or students with diverse cultural experiences. |
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| Walter A. and Polly J. Laudeman Scholarship | This scholarship was established in 1991 by the estate of Dr. Walter A. Laudeman, an Elwood, IN physician of 53 years, who was a staff member at Mercy Hospital in Elwood and served on the Madison County Board of Health and as Madison County Coroner. Preference is given to students who demonstrate financial need. |
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| Edward L. Lay and Reba R. Lay Scholarship in Medicine | It is the intent of the Donor that income from this gift be used to support scholarships for needy and worthy students attending the Indiana University School of Medicine. |
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| Henry and Beatrice Lebioda Scholarship | This scholarship was established in December 1999 by Henry Lebioda, MD, to support medical student scholarships. |
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| Ruth Lilly Medical Scholarships | This scholarship was established in December 1999 to provide recruitment scholarships to attract the best and brightest Indiana residents to the IU School of Medicine. The recipient will be at the top of their class. |