Freshman Wells Scholars receive full tuition, coverage of all academic fees and a living stipend for four years of undergraduate study at IU-Bloomington. Newly named scholars who have already begun their undergraduate education receive the same coverage for their remaining years.
Scholars also receive support for spending up to one of these years studying abroad.
According to a press release, Wells Scholars recipients have gone on to win more than 75 national and international scholarships, fellowships and grants.
In addition to its monetary prizes, the Wells Scholars enjoy extracurricular opportunities, seminars and support for summer research, creative activities, internships and service projects .
The program emphasizes close relationships with faculty, while providing access to academic and career advising and networking with distinguished guests.
The freshman recipients are nominated by their high schools or the IU Office of Admissions. Recipients coming from within IU are nominated by IU faculty.
Recipients are considered based on academic performance, leadership and quality of character both in school and outside school.
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