B.A. Scholarships

Thomasson Scholarship

Thanks to a generous gift from the Thomasson family, we are pleased to offer undergraduate students the opportunity to apply for an all-encompassing, up to four-year scholarship that is equivalent to the cost of tuition and fees, room and board, and books, as well as support for a semester of study abroad.

Byron R. & Linn M. Braun Scholarship

The Braun Scholarship will provide up to $5,000 for one academic year to undergraduate or master’s students majoring in philanthropic studies or philanthropic leadership.

The goal for the Braun Scholarship is to support Indiana residential students interested in careers in nonprofit sectors that are relevant to the arts, animal welfare, veteran services, or Catholic faith traditions.

The scholarship is open to students who are Indiana residents, not pursuing an online degree or certificate.

Students may apply for the fall semester and may reapply annually.

Emily Student Book Scholarship

This award is for Indianapolis students in a philanthropic leadership program (undergraduate or graduate, including Ph.D.). International students studying in Indianapolis are eligible to apply. Students must be in good academic standing.

The award is for the purchase of books required for philanthropic leadership courses up to $300 per semester.

Priority Deadlines:
• Spring Awards – January 17
• Summer Awards – May 1
• Fall Awards – August 1

Youth Philanthropy Scholarship

The Youth Philanthropy Scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated a commitment to philanthropic engagement through volunteering, extra-curricular activities, community involvement, advocacy, etc. Scholarship amount can be up to $1,500.