21st Century Scholars Program

When To Enroll:

You can enroll your student in the program from the time he/she enters 7th grade to June 30 of their 8th grade year.

Families of 8th graders are encouraged to enroll their student as soon as possible to not miss out on this valuable opportunity.

Who Can Enroll:

To enroll, your student must:

  • Be a resident of Indiana

  • Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen

  • Be enrolled in 7th and 8th grade at an Indiana public or private school accredited by the Indiana Department of Education

  • Be a member of a family that meets income eligibility requirements

Income Guidelines:

21st Century Scholars Program Income Guidelines (2022-2023)

Household Size Maximum Annual Income

2 $33,874

3 $42,606

4 $51,338

5 $60,070

6 $68,802

For each additional person in the household, add $8,732.

ARE YOU READY TO ENROLL?

Once you are ready to enroll, the first step is to create a parent account. You will need to provide your name and an email address to create an account. Visit Scholars.IN.gov/enroll for more information on the application process. Follow the 3 simple steps below to enroll and start your child on the path to becoming a 21st Century Scholar.

STEP 1: PARENTS CREATE YOUR ACCOUNT:

  1. CREATE AN ACCOUNT
    Visit ScholarTrack.IN.gov (or https://learnmoreindiana.org/scholars/ and click “Log in to ScholarTrack). Click “Create an Account” and select “I am a parent or guardian”. You will need to provide your name and an email address.

  2. APPLY FOR SCHOLARS
    Parents can apply to 21st Century Scholars via the ScholarTrack system. Click on “My Account” to submit an application and manage student appeals. The application takes about 30 minutes to complete.

  3. TRACK PROGRESS
    Parents can track their child’s Scholar Success Program (SSP) progress in high school and view their child’s state financial aid status in college by clicking “View/Edit Student” on the dashboard.

Keep your contact information up to date in your ScholarTrack account via the "My Account" tab. You will receive important updates and information to help your child stay on track for college and career success.

STEP 2: ENROLL ONLINE:

Enroll online at https://learnmoreindiana.org/scholars/ and provide:

  • Student's Social Security Number, date of birth, and address.

  • Parent or guardian's Social Security Number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, if applicable.

  • 2021 gross income amounts for all members of the household. If applying after December 31, 2022, use 2022 gross income.

  • A valid email address (free email accounts are available at Gmail.com, Yahoo.com, Hotmail.com, and Live.com).

QUESTIONS?

Contact Mrs. Bowen (7th) or Mrs. Yates (8th) in the Guidance Office: bowena@bcsc.k12.in.us or yatesb@bcsc.k12.in.us or (812) 376-4403.

RESOURCES:

21st Century Scholarship Info Letter - Link

Printable Enrollment Flyers & Additional Resources - Link

Mr. Legge - 7th Grade Science Teacher and 21st Century Scholar - Video

Mr. Hudelson - 7th Grade Eng/Lang. Arts Teacher and 21st Century Scholar - Video