How to Apply
If you’re an Indiana 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.
You qualify if you:
- Are a resident of Indiana as an applicant and as a scholarship recipient (determined by the residency of your parent or legal guardian).
- Are a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen. For more information about citizenship qualifications, click here.
- Are enrolled in the 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 placement in foster care, or be a member of a family at or below the 2011-2012 income maximums.
2011-2012 Twenty-first Century Scholar Income Maximums
| Household Size | Maximum Annual Income |
| 2 | $ 27,214 |
| 3 | $ 34,281 |
| 4 | $ 41,348 |
| 5 | $ 48,415 |
| 6 | $ 55,482 |
For each additional person in the household, add $7,067.
Where can I find a program application?
Students may request applications for the Twenty-first Century Scholars Program from:
- the school where the student is enrolled,
- Twenty-first Century Scholars Regional Support Programs
- Twenty-first Century Scholars Central Office by calling 1-888-528-4719,
- or the Learn More Resource Center Hotline by calling 1-800-992-2076
- Apply online for Twenty-first Century Scholars Program
Completed 2011-2012 applications must be received by the Twenty-first Century Scholars program on or before June 30, 2012.
* The scholarship amount may be reduced depending on the availability of funds and the availability of the student’s family to contribute to college
