The Indianapolis Urban League Education Matters Scholarship for college students and adult learners awards a $2,500 renewable scholarship for African-American adult learners or college students over the age of 21 residing in Central Indiana who will be pursuing a degree from an accredited college or university. Priority consideration will be given to those pursuing a degree in education. The scholarship is award is to be used for tuition and regularly assessed fees.
Who is eligible?
- Adult learners and college students over the age 21 residing in Central Indiana.
What You Need Before You Start the Application
Once you start the application, you must finish it in one sitting.
Who Can Apply?
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Incoming college freshman (adult learner)
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Students currently enrolled in a college or university pursuing an undergraduate degree
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College or university graduates currently pursuing another degree
Applying as an Incoming College Freshman (Adult Learner)
You will need the following information:
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High school information (name, complete address, graduation year)
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Academic awards and/or honors received (list)
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Member organizations or clubs and extracurricular activities (list)
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High school transcript with all four years included (upload)
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Three reference letters in support of this scholarship opportunity combined into one document (upload)
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Essay:
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Describe the most important goal you hope to accomplish in your career and explain how continuing your college education will help you achieve it.
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Share what you know about the Indianapolis Urban League and why you believe you deserve this scholarship.
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Reflect on the life experiences that have shaped who you are today and how they influence your aspirations.
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Photo: Headshot to be used if selected as a scholarship recipient (upload)
Applying as a Student Currently Enrolled in a College or University (Undergraduate)
You will need the following information:
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Current college or university information (complete address, projected graduation date, cumulative GPA, major, and minor)
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Full transcript (upload)
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Verification of current college enrollment (upload)
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Student ID number
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Academic awards or honors received (list)
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Member organizations or clubs (list)
- Three reference letters in support of this scholarship opportunity combined into one document (upload)
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Essay:
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Describe the most important goal you hope to accomplish in your career and explain how continuing your college education will help you achieve it.
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Share what you know about the Indianapolis Urban League and why you believe you deserve this scholarship.
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Reflect on the life experiences that have shaped who you are today and how they influence your aspirations.
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Photo: Headshot to be used if selected as a scholarship recipient (upload)
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College transfer information is required if you have transferred to your current college or university (institution name and complete address, years attended).
Applying as a College or University Graduate Currently Pursuing Another Degree
You will need the following information:
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Current college or university information (complete address, projected graduation date, cumulative GPA, major, and minor)
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Full transcript (upload)
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Verification of current college enrollment (upload)
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Student ID number
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Academic awards or honors received (list)
-
Member organizations or clubs (list)
- Three reference letters in support of this scholarship opportunity combined into one document (upload)
-
Essay:
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Describe the most important goal you hope to accomplish in your career and explain how continuing your college education will help you achieve it.
-
Share what you know about the Indianapolis Urban League and why you believe you deserve this scholarship.
-
Reflect on the life experiences that have shaped who you are today and how they influence your aspirations.
-
-
Photo: Headshot to be used if selected as a scholarship recipient (upload)
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College transfer information is required if you have transferred to your current college or university (institution name and complete address, years attended).
Application Deadline
The application will close at 5:00 p.m. EST on Monday, February 9, 2026.
Note: Only completed applications that meet all checklist requirements will be considered. Please review your application carefully before clicking Submit. Only complete applications will be considered.