About Our Program

The Hudson & Holland Scholars Program (HHSP) is a scholarship and academic support program for high-achieving underrepresented minorities. HHSP is the largest merit-based scholarship program at Indiana University with over 2,200 students currently enrolled.

The program provides a scholarship as well as a variety of support services to address the holistic needs of student participants in the program. HHSP students are some of the best and brightest students at IU whose presence and contributions enrich the campus learning environment by living the HHSP motto: Leadership, Engagement, Academics, and Diversity.

Mission Statement

Program Mission

To increase Indiana University’s diversity, equity, and inclusion through the recruitment, support, and retention of students from underrepresented minority groups.

Program Values

The L.E.A.D. requirements are an important part of the HHSP identity and form the basis of its values.

Leadership: HHSP students aspire to be strong leaders.
Engagement: HHSP students actively participate in HHSP, the university, and the non-academic community.
Academics: HHSP students commit to rigorous academic training that will prepare them for the economy of tomorrow.
Diversity: HHSP students commit to values of tolerance, equality, and equity, and embrace every dimension of diversity.