Pitch Your Passion Thomasson Scholarship

The Pitch Your Passion Thomasson Scholarship is awarded through the Pitch Your Passion competition at Indiana University Indianapolis for students addressing social, economic, or cultural challenges using philanthropic models. Two top winners receive the Thomasson Scholarship, and other winners receive partial scholarships. The Thomasson Scholarship can cover up to four years of tuition and fees, room and board, books, and a semester abroad. Eligible applicants include IU Indianapolis undergraduates, transfer students, and admitted high school seniors planning to major in Philanthropic Leadership.

Up to four years of tuition and fees, room and board, books, and a semester abroad for two top winners; partial scholarships for other winners.

Current IU Indianapolis undergraduate students with fewer than 60 credits planning to major in Philanthropic Leadership; transfer students planning to major in Philanthropic Leadership; high school seniors admitted to IU Indianapolis and planning to major in Philanthropic Leadership. Students double majoring in Philanthropic Leadership are also eligible.

Prepare a group plan and presentation addressing a social, economic, or cultural challenge using a philanthropic model; submit an application highlighting grades, extracurriculars, and academic/career goals; participate in a group presentation and complete an individual interview with a faculty and staff committee.