Scholarship Options

Kelley Scholarship

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DUE DATE: October 7th

The Kelley School manages a small body of undergraduate scholarships intended to help ABP participants defray costs associated with their service trips. Students must be enrolled as a business major, accepted to an ABP trip, and eligible to recieve funding through the IU Financial Aid Office.

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- Open to admitted Kelley students only; pre-business students are not eligible.

- You can receive this scholarship every year (and even multiple times a year for different trips).

Alternative Break Program Scholarship

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DUE DATE: October 7th

The ABP Scholarship, offered by ABP, draws funding from a variety of sources to support students participating in service trips, providing financial assistance to defray costs associated with these impactful experiences...

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All applicants are eligible for the ABP Scholarship; however, non-Kelley students receive preference because of the additional funding options available to business students. Please email ABP to request additional information.

HHC Alternative Break Grant

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DUE DATES: Thanksgiving Break: October 3rd, Winter Break: December 5th, Spring Break: February 6th

The Alternative Break Grant is designed to support students in participating in a service-focused experience during their spring break, winter break, or Thanksgiving break

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Applicants for this grant must have a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher or a GPA of 3.7 or higher in their major.

Hutton IEP Scholarship

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DUE DATES: Deadlines vary based on term and are listed on the application

The Hutton Honors College (HHC) is the proud home of the Edward L. Hutton International Experiences Program (HIEP), which offers a scholarship and grant program for high-achieving IU-Bloomington undergraduate students seeking funding to go abroad for an academic reason. DO NOT APPLY IF YOU PLAN TO STUDY ABROAD - you can receive this grant only once and you will get more if you use it for study abroad.

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HIEP Grant funding is open to any full-time undergraduate student at IU Bloomington and is made on a competitive basis. In general, any IU-Bloomington undergraduate student with a cumulative GPA of 3.40 or major GPA of 3.70 may apply. There is a preference for Hutton Honors College students and Hudson & Holland Scholars, and for students going abroad for a semester or a year.

HIEP Grant application deadlines:

  • Summer trips: Friday before Spring Break (Student applications due), Friday of Spring Break (Faculty recommendations due)
  • Fall semester & academic year: Friday before Spring Break (Student applications due), Friday of Spring Break (Faculty recommendations due)
  • Spring semester: Last Friday in October (Student applications due), First Friday in November (Faculty recommendations due)
  • Winter break & spring break trips: Last Friday in October (

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do service trips cost?

Domestic trips range from $500-800, and international trips range from $2000-2500. This cost is all-inclusive, covering food, lodging, and travel.

How are service trips funded?

Funding for our service trips comes from a combination of participant fees, fundraising initiatives, and generous support from donors and sponsors who share our commitment to community service and experiential learning.

What scholarships are available?

We offer various scholarships to help students participate in our service trips. These are listed above. Scholarships aim to make our transformative experiences accessible to a wide range of participants.

When is the first payment due?

A $200 deposit is due at the placement party on 10/6

Who should I contact with finance-related questions?

For any finance-related inquiries or questions about payments, feel free to reach out to Shivam Kumar (sxkumar@iu.edu), Sahasra Peruri (speruri@iu.edu) or Courtney Bidwell Kleindorfer (clbidwel@indiana.edu)