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About the Bowen Scholars Program

The Bowen Scholars Program is a scholarship program that can help you turn your dreams into a realistic career so you can make a better life for yourself and your family. You will also have the opportunity to give back! This program offers: 
  • Community within the Ivy Tech Community College experience
  • Support services
  • $1,250 living allowance each semester ($2,500 annually)
  • Much more!

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Meet the Bowens

Robert L. Bowen, Founder, CEO of Bowen Engineering, and his wife, Terry, believe that every traditional and non-traditional student deserves the opportunity to be inspired, to innovate, and to further their education, regardless of their social or economic class.

The Bowens believe that given an opportunity, a person can increase their earning potential, improve self-esteem, set an example for future generations, and strive to help our students achieve that.

Learn more about the Bowen Family Foundation

"Once a Bowen Scholar, always a Bowen Scholar."

-Terry Bowen

 

"We wanted to give people who didn't have an automatic entry into college a chance to go to college and give them a chance to live the American Dream."

-Robert Bowen

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Bowen Scholars at Ivy Tech Indianapolis

What Our Scholars Are Saying

  • photo of Jasmine Smith | Bowen Scholar, 2026 Graduate
  • photo of Miquel Castaneda | Bowen Scholar, Nursing Student
  • photo of Alejandra Vargas | Bowen Scholar
  • “Some of us don't have people to believe in us. Some of us are not having people on the sidelines cheering us on, and I really feel that support from the Bowens. I really feel like they're there watching every step we go through, and I can't wait to make them proud.”

    –Jasmine Smith | Bowen Scholar, 2026 Graduate

  • “I'm thankful to Mr. and Mrs. Bowen for the opportunity that they give us. Because of these opportunities, we're able to continue our studies. Especially people like me, from my background, with my type of struggles. I'm able to continue to pursue my career, and it's really been a blessing.”

    –Miquel Castaneda | Bowen Scholar, Nursing Student

  • “Because of this opportunity, we're able to continue our studies, especially people like me, from my background, with my type of struggles. I'm extremely grateful. I'm able to continue to pursue my career, and it's really been a blessing.”

    –Alejandra Vargas | Bowen Scholar

More Information

  • You should apply to be a Bowen Scholar if you:

    1. Are enrolled in a degree or certificate-seeking program at Ivy Tech Indianapolis,
    2. Have successfully completed at least six (6) academic credit hours with a GPA of 2.0
    3. Have completed the FAFSA and demonstrated financial need        
    4. Demonstrated adversity in your lifetime
    5. Live in Marion County
    6. Preference will be given to those who meet one or more of the following criteria:
      1. Students who are considered first-generation college students
      2. Students who are members of these student organizations: Black Students United (BSU) – Indianapolis or the Student Organization of Latinos (SOL) - Indianapolis

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  • To remain eligible for this scholarship, you must participate in:

    • Individualized guidance, mentoring, and tutoring
    • Service learning & cultural events
    • Monthly advising & student meetings

     

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Contact Information

Meet Our Staff

Lara Behr

Director of Bowen Scholars

lbehr@ivytech.edu 

24 hours a day, 7 days a week (se habla español)

1-888-489-5463

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