Student Scholarships

The BSU Women's Club views education as an important philanthropy. Our members actively give their time and effort to fund scholarships for non-traditional students at Ball State University.

Scholarship consideration is based on scholastic ability, industry, integrity, financial need, and the promise of being enabled by continuing education to become a leading citizen in the community, state, and nation.

Our student scholarships were made possible in part by the generosity of these outstanding women:

Margaret Bumb
Bernadette Perham
Sandra Worthen

Applications for the 2024-2025 academic year are closed.

Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year will be available in January 2025.

Note: You must complete the FAFSA by April 15.

Scholarship Requirements

Complete 24 credit hours, of which at least 15 were through Ball State University;
Have a 3.0 grade point average;
Enrolled for at least 6 credit hours per semester (half-time or full-time student status);
Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at Ball State University;
Complete the FAFSA by April 15—If you are not eligible to fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), then you are not eligible for this scholarship.
Submit the BSUWC scholarship application form and response pages by 5 PM on May 20.

Finalists will be contacted for an interview.
Preference for these scholarships is given to nontraditional students who are enrolled in an undergraduate program at Ball State and are age 24 or older.

See FAQs below for more details about who is eligible to apply.

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Disclaimer: Ball State University provides equal opportunity to all students and applicants for admission to education programs, activities, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex (except where sex is a bona fide qualification), physical or mental disability, national origin, ancestry, or age.

How to Submit

Your completed application form and response pages should be included in an envelope and submitted to...

Mail to:

Cardinal Central
2000 W. University Ave. (SC 120),
Muncie, IN 47306

Or deliver to:

Cardinal Central
L.A. Pittenger Student Center, room 120
(Across from Tally Food Court)
Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306

Cardinal Central Phone: 765-285-2222
Hours: 8 AM-5 PM Monday-Friday Eastern time

Questions? Contact Gloria Quiroz Pavlik, scholarship chair, at gpavlik@bsu.edu or 765-285-3311.

***All application materials must be RECEIVED in the Cardinal Central office before 5 PM on May 20.***

FAQs About Scholarship Eligibility

Who is a non-traditional student?

We define a non-traditional student as someone who has independent status (not a legal dependent of a parent/guardian) and began their college degree program at least five years after graduating high school. This delay may be due to any number of factors.

Which degree programs qualify?

You must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program or graduate degree program at Ball State University, at least six credit hours per semester. Certificate programs are NOT included.
You also must have completed at least 24 credit hours (at least 15 credit hours through Ball State) to be eligible.

Are commuter students eligible? What about online students?

Yes! Commuter students and online students are eligible. Remember that you must be taking at least six credit hours per semester.

Can men apply for the BSU Women's Club Scholarships?

Yes! Both men and women have received this scholarship. These scholarships are not restricted to any specific sex or gender.

I cannot complete the FAFSA. Am I still eligible?

No. All applicants must complete the FAFSA by April 15th to be considered for this scholarship. If you are not eligible to fill out the FAFSA, then you are not eligible for this scholarship.

When/where is the scholarship application available?

All application materials are due to Cardinal Central by 5 PM on May 20.
Download the application PDF here. Print out the PDF and fill by hand, or use Acrobat Reader to type your responses.
Forms are also available on campus in Cardinal Central (Student Center, SC 120).

***All application materials must be RECEIVED by Cardinal Central no later than 5 PM on May 20.***