Twenty First Century Scholars Program
If you are an Indiana sixth, seventh, or eighth-grader who qualifies for the program, you can get up to four years of undergraduate college tuition to attend an eligible Indiana public or private college, university or proprietary institution.
The Twenty-first Century Scholars Program was established to:
- Increase the number of students entering college and other institutions of higher education.
- Decrease drug and alcohol use by encouraging higher educational pursuits.
- Decrease the number of students who withdraw from high school before graduation.
- Increase the number of students who are prepared to enter the workforce upon graduation.
- Increase individual economic productivity.
- Improve the overall quality of time for Indiana residents.
The Twenty-first Century Scholars Pledge
- I will graduate with an Indiana High School Diploma from a charter school, freeway school or other Indiana school recognized by the Indiana Department of Education.
- I will achieve a cumulative high school GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- I will not use illegal drugs or alcohol, or commit a crime.
- I will apply for admission to an eligible Indiana college, university or proprietary institution as a high school senior.
- I will apply on time for state and federal student financial aid.
What do I get from this program?
You can get up to four years of undergraduate college tuition to attend an eligible Indiana public or private college, university or proprietary institution if you’re a Twenty-first Century Scholar. The program also provides support so that you, your parents, and your school can work together to help you be successful as you continue your education. As a scholar family you will receive tutoring, mentoring, parent activities and college visits. You will receive career and educational information through publications, a regional newsletter, and mentoring programs at participating Indiana colleges and universities.
All you have to do is:
1. Apply for the program by the end of your 8th grade year. Apply online at www.scholars.in.gov or get a paper application from your grade level counselor.
2. Fulfill the Scholars Pledge to the State of Indiana.
3. Meet the guidelines for Indiana student financial aid.
4. Go to college within two years of graduating from high school.
Am I eligible? You qualify if:
- You are a resident of Indiana as an applicant and as an award recipient (determined by the residency of your parent or legal guardian).
- You are a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
- Are enrolled in sixth, seventh, or eighth grade at a charter school, freeway school or other Indiana school recognized by the Indiana Department of Education.
- Fulfill the Twenty-First Century Scholars Pledge.
- Meet eligibility requirements, including participation in the federal free/reduced lunch program, placement in foster care, or a family income at or below the program maximums.
2010-2011 Income Guidelines
| Household Size | Maximum Annual Income |
| 2 | $26,955 |
| 3 | $33,874 |
| 4 | $40,793 |
| 5 | $47,712 |
| 6 | $54,631 |
