Indiana University Southeast launches scholarships for students who took gap year

Indiana University Southeast has launched a new scholarship program specifically for students who did not transition into college directly from high school, called the Gap Year Scholarship. The scholarship, which awards $4,000 over four years, is for students who graduated high school up to two years before they enroll at Indiana University Southeast.

According to an article on Indiana University Southeast’s website, Lisa Hoffman, who is serving as the interim associate vice chancellor for enrollment services, was quoted as saying of the new scholarship, “A growing number of high school students are taking a year off between high school and college, a time normally referred to as a gap year. Indiana University Southeast recognizes the value of a gap year for some students and wants to provide opportunities for students who have taken time off for service, work, travel, or other activities after high school. This new scholarship is a way to welcome students to IU Southeast after their gap year.”

In order to take advantage of this new scholarship opportunity, students must have had at least a 3.0 GPA in high school, and must have never attended college before. The scholarship will be applicable to any major the student chooses, though students must maintain adequate academic progress in order to keep being eligible for the scholarship for all four years.

Hoffman explained the benefits of the program, both for students and for the university, saying, “IU Southeast already offers the best value in the region, combining the prestige of an Indiana University degree with the most affordable tuition among four-year colleges and universities. Now we are also becoming the first university in our region to launch a scholarship tailored to students who take a gap year or two between high school and college.”

For more information about Indiana University Southeast, visit the school’s website.