Edwin "Ed" D. Shipley Alumni Association Fellowship Scholarship

The Shipley Fellowship is an incredible opportunity for Indiana resident students to earn a full tuition scholarship and a part-time job at the Ball State University Foundation. Named for long-time Alumni Association President Ed Shipley, Shipley Fellows support the Engagement and Strategy team in our mission of empowering our graduates to pursue fulfilling careers and to lead meaningful lives. Up to two Shipley Fellow Scholarships are awarded annually, with the option to renew for a second year.

Award

The Shipley fellowship is an up to full tuition opportunity for a Ball State undergrad or graduate student who is from Indiana. Summer tuition covering a maximum of six credit hours may be offered. If the fellow has the President Scholarship (or an equivalent tuition-only award), the benefit will pay the tuition balance after the existing scholarship(s) has been applied. A fellow with no other award receives a full tuition award. The fellow is required to provide up to 20 hours of project support each week. An hourly wage of $9.00 an hour will be provided in addition to the tuition scholarship. Some weekend and evening activity may be required as part of the programs supported by the fellow. 

Qualifications

  • Is an Indiana resident.
  • Must maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) for renewal opportunity per semester.
  • Either a graduate student, or an undergraduate student that has junior or senior standing by the start of the fall semester are eligible.
  • An ideal candidate possesses excellent communications skills and the ability to work effectively and interact well with a diverse group of students, staff, faculty and alumni at all levels.

Job Description and Requirements

Past Shipley Fellows have done a variety of jobs: writing marketing copy or engagement stories, producing videos, developing social media content, or project management of engagement programs. Specific job descriptions will be available if the application opens in the spring semester. 

  • Shipley Fellows work on a broad range of projects and tasks throughout the year as a team member of the Engagement and Strategy Team at the Foundation.  
  • Attend key Ball State alumni and athletic events such as: One Ball State Day, Homecoming, Top 100 Student Awards reception, and Senior Celebration.
  • Assist as needed with other Foundation-wide initiatives.
  • Other duties as assigned. Some evening and weekend activity will be required. 

Application and Selection Process

  • Applications are closed for the 2025-2026 AY. 

For more information, email bsualumni@bsu.edu.