About the program
Income-eligible 7th- and 8th-graders who enroll in Indiana’s Twenty-first Century Scholars program and fulfill a pledge of good citizenship to the state are guaranteed the cost of four years of undergraduate college tuition at any participating public college or university in Indiana. If the student attends a private institution, the state will award an amount comparable to that of a public institution. If the student attends a participating proprietary school, the state will award a tuition scholarship equal to that of Ivy Tech Community College.
In 1995, the first group of Scholars headed to college - with the continued support of the Governor and the Indiana General Assembly.
The goals:
- help more students continue their educations,
- reduce the high school dropout rate,
- prepare students for the workforce,
- decrease the use of drugs and alcohol among middle and high school students, and
- improve individual economic productivity and the quality of life for all Indiana residents.
The Twenty-first Century Scholars Pledge:
- I will graduate with an Indiana High School Diploma from a charter school, freeway 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 school as a high school senior.
- I will apply on time for state and federal financial aid.
- I understand that I must be an Indiana resident (as determined by the permanent residence of my parent or legal guardian), a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen. Enroll as a full-time student at an eligible Indiana college or proprietary institution and meet all other financial aid requirements at the institution I attend. Students must also file an error free FAFSA.
Information provided by the Twenty-first Century Scholars office.