MacDonald Scholars Program II

Office of Enrollment Management - Bloomington

The MacDonald Scholarship II at IU Bloomington was created in the spirit of the MacDonald Scholars Program endowment, but is a separate, non-endowed fund to support undergraduate students with demonstrated need and community service experience. Preference will be given to students not qualifying for federal or state-based financial aid because of their citizenship status, such as an undocumented or specially documented student, a refugee, or a student who has been granted political asylum.

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MacDonald Scholars Program II

Office of Enrollment Management - Bloomington

The MacDonald Scholarship II at IU Bloomington was created in the spirit of the MacDonald Scholars Program endowment, but is a separate, non-endowed fund to support undergraduate students with demonstrated need and community service experience. Preference will be given to students not qualifying for federal or state-based financial aid because of their citizenship status, such as an undocumented or specially documented student, a refugee, or a student who has been granted political asylum.

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A group of MacDonald Scholars poses for the camera.

The MacDonald Scholars Program supports IU Bloomington undergraduates with a passion for civic engagement and a drive to create positive change in their communities and around the world. On campus, MacDonald Scholars connect with supportive staff members, community leaders, and one another through unique engagement opportunities. Scholars make a difference by completing a minimum of 280 hours of meaningful service every year in Bloomington and their home communities.

The MacDonald Scholars Program endowment at IU Bloomington was established in 2016 through the generosity of IU alumnus Scott MacDonald. Despite having worked his way through college, including every semester and summer break, MacDonald graduated with student loan debt. He eventually paid off his loans and embarked on a successful career. Later, he felt the desire to “pay it forward” by helping students who, without his help, would incur significant debt from university studies.

If you would like to give to the endowed account that supports this program, please visit the page for the MacDonald Scholars Program Fund and make your gift there.

Thank you for supporting the next generation of leaders and difference-makers!

Your giving matters

I have been able to give back to the community more than I ever imagined I could while being a full-time college student. Your help shows me that what I do matters, and it does not go overlooked!

Alaina Powell MacDonald Scholar alumna

Important Disclosures

Please note, the name and purpose of the fund displayed on this page constitute the authorized description of the fund by the Indiana University Foundation, Inc. Your gift supports the fund as described herein.