Indy to Anywhere Scholarship
The Indy to Anywhere Scholarship provides $500 in study abroad funding to support undergraduate students based at the Purdue University Indianapolis location. Funding is provided by the Office of Global Programs.
Important Timeline: This scholarship launches effective with study abroad programs departing in Fall 2027 and beyond.
Eligibility
To be eligible, students must:
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Be an undergraduate, degree-seeking student at the Purdue University Indianapolis location both at the time of study abroad application and during the study abroad program session.
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Participate in an approved, credit-bearing study abroad program through Purdue University (during Fall 2027 or later).
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Have not previously received this specific award (limited to one scholarship per student academic career).
Award Funding & Categories
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New Beginners (Starting at Purdue University Indianapolis location as new beginners Fall 2027 – Summer 2029): Guaranteed access to a one-time $500 scholarship to use at any point during their undergraduate career at Purdue in Indianapolis.
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Continuing Students (Started at Purdue University Indianapolis location prior to Fall 2027): Eligible for a one-time $500 scholarship, awarded on a first-come, first-served basis while funding remains available. This award is limited to first-time study abroad participants; students who have previously studied abroad are not eligible.
Award Details & Application Process
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No separate application required: Enrollment in an approved program, via the Purdue Study Abroad website automatically enters you for consideration.
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Automatic verification: Academic and campus location eligibility are verified automatically on a weekly basis following program enrollment.
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Status updates: Starting with Fall 2027 applications, eligible students will see award status updates directly on their MySA portal (portal tracking feature goes live after January 15, 2027).
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Open criteria: No FAFSA is required, all residency statuses are eligible, and this award may be combined with other Purdue study abroad scholarships.