21st Century Scholars at Bethel University
Your Tuition. Your Future. Your Opportunity.
The Indiana 21st Century Scholars Program helps eligible Indiana students pay for college. At Bethel University, your 21st Century Scholarship, combined with other financial aid, can make earning your degree more affordable.
Congratulations on earning this opportunity! We are here to help you maximize your scholarship and stay on track toward graduation.
What is the 21st Century Scholarship?
The Indiana 21st Century Scholars Program is a state-funded scholarship that provides tuition assistance for eligible Indiana students who meet all program requirements.
Students must:
- Be enrolled as an Indiana 21st Century Scholar
- Graduate from an eligible Indiana high school
- File the FAFSA each year by Indiana’s state deadline
- Meet all state eligibility requirements
- Complete the Scholar Success Program requirements
Using Your Scholarship at Bethel University
Your 21st Century Scholarship can be used toward tuition and mandatory fees at Bethel University.
Your scholarship works together with:
Federal Pell Grant (if eligible)
Bethel scholarships
Bethel institutional grants
Federal student loans (if accepted)
The Financial Aid Office will create your award package using all available resources.
Steps to Receive Your Scholarship
Step 1
Complete the FAFSA every year by April 15.
Use Bethel University’s School Code: 001787
Step 2
Apply to Bethel
Step 3
Receive your award letter in the mail and accept your financial aid at Bethel University.
Step 4
Register for classes.
Your aid cannot be finalized until you are enrolled.
Keep Your Scholarship on Track
To continue receiving your 21st Century Scholarship, you must:
✓ Complete at least 30 credit hours each academic year
✓ Enroll full time when using the scholarship
✓ Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress
✓ File the FAFSA by April 15 each year
Take the Next Step
Take the first step toward your Bethel University degree.
Visit campus, apply, request information or ask questions about financial aid.