21st Century Scholars

21st Century Scholars Enrollment: The 21st Century Scholar application for the 2018-2019 school year is now open. The program offers income-eligible Hoosier students up to four years of paid tuition at an eligible Indiana college or university after they graduate from high school, dependent upon financial need. To access the 2018-2019 enrollment flyer and worksheet, please use the following links:

21st Century Scholar Enrollment Flyer English

21st Century Scholar Enrollment Worksheet English

Visit the 21st Century Scholars website for more information

• Scholars Incentives Guide- This interactive guide provides an alphabetical list of Indiana colleges and universities with the incentives they provide to 21st Century Scholars.

THE SCHOLARSHIP

Earning the 21st Century Scholarship provides students up to four years of undergraduate tuition* at any participating public college or university in Indiana. If you attend a private college, the state will award an amount comparable to that of a four-year public college. If you attend a participating proprietary (for-profit) school, the state will award a tuition scholarship equal to that of Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana.

*The scholarship amount may be reduced depending on the availability of funds and the availability of the student’s family to contribute to college.

As a 21st Century Scholar, not only do you earn a scholarship, you get step-by-step help to make sure you succeed in college. Plus, once you get to college, 21st Century Scholars receive support to finish their degrees.

SCHOLAR SUCCESS PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

The Scholar Success Program includes activities that will help you stay on track for college and career success. Each grade level has three activities to complete. Scholars can complete the specific steps for their grade level and track their progress using ScholarTrack.

Here, you can see all 12 requirements Scholars must complete during high school to receive their 21st Century Scholarship.

The Scholar Success Program includes activities that will help you stay on track for college and career success.

FIND OUT HOW TO GET IT

Perform Academically

All Scholars must earn a cumulative (overall) high school grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Strive to do your best in every class to make sure you stay on track to succeed. Remember, the higher your GPA, the more college choices you’ll have. Good grades can also earn you other scholarships that will pay for college costs not covered by your 21st Century Scholarship (such as books and living expenses).

Complete the Scholar Success Program

The Scholar Success Program ensures students complete specific steps that keep them on track for college and career success. Each grade level has requirements to guide students in planning their path to high school graduation and beyond—developing the skills needed to be college-ready and understanding what it takes to pay for college and graduate with minimal debt.

Graduate with a High School Diploma

Always strive for the highest-level diploma you think you can earn—don’t be afraid to push yourself! Colleges look for students who complete challenging courses and commit to earning a more rigorous high school diploma. Scholars must earn at least a Core 40 diploma, so if you opt to receive a general diploma, you will not qualify for the scholarship. Learn more about the diplomas Scholars can earn below.

CORE 40

Indiana’s Core 40 diploma is the academic foundation all students need to succeed in college, apprenticeship programs, military training and the workforce. Core 40 gives you more options — and more opportunities — to find a career with a real future. Learn the requirements for a Core 40 diploma here.

CORE 40 WITH ACADEMIC HONORS

CORE 40 WITH TECHNICAL HONORS

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE

Take the Pledge

I pledge to graduate with a minimum of a Core 40 diploma from a state-accredited Indiana high school. I will complete the Scholar Success Program that helps me stay on track for college and career success. I will achieve a cumulative high school GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. I will not use illegal drugs or alcohol or commit a crime or delinquent act. I will apply for admission to an eligible Indiana college my senior year and apply on time for student financial aid. As a college student I will complete at least 30 credit hours each year to stay on track toward earning my degree on time. I aim to succeed.

**Students in Foster Care

Students who enter the foster care system from 7th grade to 12th grade are eligible to enroll in the 21st Century Scholars program without proving family income information. Usually, the case worker assigned to the student will enter the application, but counselors and community partners can enter the application on behalf of the student as well. To enter an application, click the blue “Apply for Scholar” button and select the foster care option.