Freshman Scholarships

Ball State has a long history of awarding scholarships to incoming freshmen in recognition of outstanding talent, leadership, and academic achievement.

Ball State offers many scholarships first-year freshmen will want to explore:

• Presidential Scholarships
• Whitinger Scholarships 
• Academic Recognition Awards
• Ellison Scholarship
• Harry Watkins Scholarship
• Holmes-McFadden Minority Scholarship
• John R. Emens and Aline B. Emens Scholarships
• Miller Scholars 
• Minority Teacher/Special Education Teacher Scholarship

In addition to the scholarships listed above, some departments offer their own scholarships for freshmen.

Curricular Requirements
Top-ability students in Indiana are expected to complete the Indiana Academic Honors Diploma. Out-of-state applicants should pursue the best college preparatory curriculum available to them.