DSRP Overview

The Diversity Scholars Research Program (DSRP) is primarily based on performance and academics andprovides scholarships for mainly minority students who are recruited and selected Freshman and first year scholars are immediately placed  in a research setting to enhance their learning.  Based on the students’ needs, the program director searches for and selects faculty members and other professionals to  mentor the students’ research activities.  Research mentors are primarily IUPUI faculty and in some instances can be members of the corporate sector.  The goal is to have the mentor and scholar work together to develop a scholarly research project during the next four years. The program staff provides individualized support to the students on an “as needed” basis. 

New scholars may choose form a variety of majors at IUPUI and admission is highly competitive. The scholarship provides financial support for payment of tuition, mandatory course fees and a stipend for books and supplies each year. Since 2004, limited financial assistance with on campus housing has been provided.  The scholarship is continued as long as  scholars maintain a minimum 3.0 (B) cumulative grade point average each semester and meet other program requirements.  

Eligibility Requirements for Incoming High School Students

• Student must be in the top 25% of their graduating class and have at least a 1070 SAT (math and critical reasoning sections only) or 23 ACT score.
  
  
• Student must have at least a B grade in all math and science courses.
  
  
• Student must supply at least two (2) letters of recommendation, one which must be from a math or science teacher.
  
  
• Student must be an Indiana resident and/or be a US citizen or permanent resident. A scholar may continue in the program for up to 4 years if he/she maintains a cumulative 3.0 GPA.
  
  
• Students from racial and ethnic populations who have been historically underrepresented in institutions of higher education in Indiana and whose presence will enhance the learning environment through increased diversity at IUPUI are encouraged to apply.
  
  

Eligibility Requirements for Continuing IUPUI or Transfer Students

• Minimum of 25 credit hours completed at IUPUI or at another institution by end of spring semester during which the application is being made
  
  
• Have a minimum 3.5 grade point average
  
  
• Must have at least two remaining years of study at IUPUI (cannot be a senior)
  
  
• Contribute to the diversity at IUPUI  (Essay required)
  
  
• Students from racial and ethnic populations who have been historically underrepresented in institutions of higher education in Indiana and whose presence will enhance the learning environment through increased diversity at IUPUI are encouraged to apply.