IUSB Athletic Scholarship Fund

Indiana University South Bend Athletics

At IU South Bend, our athletic program is a dynamic community where our student-athletes thrive both on the field and in the classroom.

Your support of this endowed fund isn’t just a donation—it’s a game-changer. Income from your gift provides vital scholarship support, enabling our athletes to focus on excelling in their sport and earning their degree without the added stress of financial challenges. Ultimately, you’re empowering them to reach their full potential in sports, academics, and life.

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Indiana University South Bend Athletics

At IU South Bend, our athletic program is a dynamic community where our student-athletes thrive both on the field and in the classroom.

Your support of this endowed fund isn’t just a donation—it’s a game-changer. Income from your gift provides vital scholarship support, enabling our athletes to focus on excelling in their sport and earning their degree without the added stress of financial challenges. Ultimately, you’re empowering them to reach their full potential in sports, academics, and life.

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The IUSB Athletics Scholarship Fund plays a crucial role in shaping the futures of our student-athletes by providing essential financial support. Athletic scholarships are the backbone of our program, allowing us to attract and retain top talent.

We are proud of our accomplishments, which include seven conference championships, 10 NAIA national tournament berths, five consecutive seasons with at least one team ranked in the national top 25, and over 30 team academic awards. These achievements reflect the hard work, commitment, and talent of our student-athletes, many of whom have advanced to play professionally after graduation.

Since 2020, IU South Bend student-athletes who have received athletic scholarships have maintained an impressive retention rate of over 84 percent, with a graduation rate exceeding 90 percent. These funds enable talented individuals—over 20 percent of whom are first-generation college students—to pursue their academic and athletic aspirations without the burden of financial constraints. Every dollar invested helps foster a culture of excellence, opening doors to transformative opportunities both on and off the field.

With your support, we can ensure that IU South Bend continues to lead in collegiate athletics, producing champions both in competition and in life.

Your giving matters

Receiving an athletic scholarship has truly changed my life. It has allowed me to focus on my academics and my performance on the court without the constant worry of financial strain. This opportunity has not only made college accessible for me but has also motivated me to work harder in everything I do. I’ve been able to travel, compete at a high level, and build lifelong friendships, all while pursuing my degree. I’m incredibly grateful for the support and belief in my potential, and I look forward to giving back to others in the same way one day.

Student-Athlete IU South Bend

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.

This account is an endowment. Your gifts to this fund will be invested in perpetuity to provide annual income to support the purpose of the account. Per Indiana University Foundation, Inc. policy, endowment accounts which do not ultimately become fully funded at the required minimum through pledges/gifts will be converted to an expendable account supporting the same purpose as the original endowed fund.