Indiana Black Expo

For more than three decades, the IU 21st Century Scholars Program and Indiana University has been a proud sponsor of the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration, one of the largest African American cultural events in the country. Every July, representatives from the IU 21st Century Scholars Program and the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (CHE) will be at the IU booth to help middle and high school students to sign up, check their enrollment status, and answer questions. There will also be opportunities for scholars to complete the Indiana Scholar Success Program requirements at the booth.

The Summer Celebration Exhibition Hall opens to the public from Friday, July 15, 2022, through Sunday, July 17, 2022, in the Indiana Convention Center, Hall I. We invite all prospective scholars to attend the IU 21st Century Scholars Days to be held on Saturday, July 16th and Sunday, July 17th from 12-4pm.

Register to Attend

Complete Indiana Scholar Success Program

The Indiana Scholar Success Program helps income-eligible students plan, prepare and pay for college completion and career success. All scholars must complete several activities during high school including creating a graduation plan, taking a career interests assessment, visiting a college campus, and submitting your college application.

Volunteers at IBE interacting with attendees

Apply to Indiana University Bloomington

There are three ways 21st Century Scholars can apply to Indiana University Bloomington (select one): 1) Indiana University E-Application, 2) The Common Application, and 3) The Coalition Application. The online application deadline is November 1st (early action) or February 1st (regular).

Indiana Black Expo