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21st Century Scholar Full-Tuition Scholarship

The Â鶹ֱ²¥ 21st Century Scholar Full-Tuition Scholarship provides an incredible opportunity for 21st Century Scholars by ensuring a quality collegiate educational experience. Funded through a combination of federal, state, and Â鶹ֱ²¥ financial aid, each year we offer up to 50 scholarships are offered to deserving incoming 21st Century Scholars.

Application Process

1. Complete the Â鶹ֱ²¥ application by November 15.
2. Complete the Â鶹ֱ²¥ by November 15.

Selection

Scholarships are awarded by the selection committee based on your record of achievement, potential contribution to Â鶹ֱ²¥, and potential to benefit from the program. These criteria are reflected in your transcripts and participation in one of our scholarship competition days which includes an on-campus interview and leadership activity. 

If you are not selected for a 21st Century Scholar Full-Tuition Scholarship, you will still receive a competitive financial aid package from Â鶹ֱ²¥.

Renewal

The 21st Century Scholar Full-Tuition Scholarship is renewable for seven consecutive semesters if you:

• Complete your  (FAFSA) by the April 15 deadline.
• Update or fix errors to your FAFSA by the May 15 deadline.
• Enroll as a full-time student each semester.
• Maintain Indiana residency.
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress as defined by the university.
• Maintain credit completion requirements of 30 credit hours each year.  
• Actively participate in the Mentor to Success Program.
• Attend at least one Career Development Event each year.  
• Attend at least one Academic Success Seminar per semester.
• Attend at least one STARR  or other community service session each semester.
• Attend at least one cultural event with the Office of 21st Century Scholars each semester.

Eligibility

As an applicant, you must: 

• Apply for admission to Â鶹ֱ²¥ and be an admitted student in good standing.
• Meet State of Indiana requirements and be recognized as an .
• File the  (FAFSA) by April 15. 

If you are a new entering first-year student, you must:

• Have earned a minimum of a 2.75 cumulative grade point average (4.00 scale).

If you are a new entering transfer student, you must:

• Have at least 12 or more earned college credits from a regionally accredited institution with minimum cumulative college or university grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale.
• Demonstrate a record of strong social involvement in extracurricular activities and community service.
• Commit to an educational experience framed within the context of Â鶹ֱ²¥’s Franciscan values of dignity of the individual, peace and justice, reconciliation, and responsible stewardship.