The Office of Inclusive Excellence and the Black Faculty and Staff Association are honored to announce the Dr. Charles R. Payne Scholarship Award. Dr. Payne served BSU and the Muncie Community for 41+ years, was the first tenured Black full professor at BSU, assistant vice provost for diversity, and viewed education as liberation and worked tirelessly to elevate diversity in all its forms. The impact of this giant in education will be felt for generations to come.

Eligibility Criteria:

Students pursuing a college curriculum directed toward an associate, bachelor's, or master degree or graduate certificate at Ball State University, Preference is given to members of Black Student Association, Black Graduate Student Alliance, and similar student organizations.

  • 20% Scholarship
  • 20% Letters of recommendation
  • 20% Community Service and/or other forms of Civic Engagement
  • 20% Essay/creative project (Video/Podcast/Media)
  • 20% Financial Need

All applications and related documentation are due by March 10 at 11:59PM EST.

For additional information, contact Program and Scholarship Chairperson, Dr. Evette Simmons-Reed

The Marshall Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to outstanding students who are committed to identifying and taking the next strategic steps to address issues of diversity in their communities, on their campuses, and in society at large. Scholarship awards may not be made to the same person in consecutive years, rather every two years.

Marshall Memorial Scholarship recipients possess a commitment to promoting social justice and a society free from prejudice and discrimination. These outstanding students also advocate social justice with regard to race, ethnicity, economic status, national origin, disability, gender, sexual identity, age, and religious viewpoints.

Ms. Sandy Marshall, shared that her motivation for starting the scholarship rested in her father's lifelong commitment to equity and inclusion.  This commitment allowed her to become an adult who felt she could move freely throughout her community without fear or prejudice.  This has become a major theme of her life and she wanted to create a memorial not only to her father but also to encourage and support more young people to dedicate a part of their lives to these ideals.

Application Deadline

March 15, 2023

How to Apply

You will need to complete our online application.

You will need to include:

  • two letters of recommendation
  • a 500-word essay about the nature and extent of your work addressing issues of diversity in your community, on campus, and/or in society at large

The Black Alumni Council stimulates the interest of all Black alumni of Ball State University, supporting issues related to alumni and students of African descent.

The organization offer scholarships to cover the costs of textbooks to students who meet the following criteria:

  • Black or African descent
  • earned a minimum of 30 credits completed at Ball State
  • enrolled as a sophomore, junior, or senior at Ball State for the upcoming school year
  • demonstrate financial need through the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Application Deadline

May 1

How to Apply

To be considered for this award, complete the online application.

Apply Now

The Black Alumni Council stimulates the interest of all Black alumni of Ball State University, supporting issues related to alumni and students of African descent.

The organization offer scholarships to cover the costs of tuition to students who meet the following criteria:

  • Black or African descent
  • earned a minimum of 30 credits completed at Ball State
  • enrolled as a sophomore, junior, or senior at Ball State for the upcoming school year
  • demonstrate financial need through the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Application Deadline

May 1

How to Apply

To be considered for this award, complete the online application.

 

Apply Now

Many scholarships are based on talent, academics, service, or leadership. However, need-based programs also exist to assist students.  Ball State offers a wide variety of scholarships of its own and several of our academic departments award funding to students in their programs.

Visit the Financial Aid and Scholarships webpage for additional resources.