DOJ probes Indiana University's scholarship programs
By Cate Charron
Published on March 2, 2026.
The U.S. Department of Justice is reviewing Indiana University's scholarship programs to ensure compliance with federal civil rights law. The DOJ has asked for demographic information of all IU students and scholarship recipients, as well as the criteria used to evaluate scholarship recipients and statistics. The university is prohibited from discriminating against program participants based on any statutorily prohibited basis. No specific incident or reason was cited for the review. The review includes funding records, communications and training materials, scholarship criteria and evaluation records. If found a violation, the DOJ will work with IU for a voluntary compliance solution.
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