Scholarships and Grants
The following resources are available for new students studying in the Traditional programs:
- Admission with Distinction Awards
- Minority Student Awards
- Talent Awards
- Community Awards
- Additional Awards
- Grants
Admission with Distinction Awards
Freshman Academic Scholarships
Award range: $3,000-11,000; renewable based on GPA
Awards are based on strong academic and personal records of accomplishment. Students who submit a complete application for admission by March 1 are assured consideration for a freshman academic scholarship, regardless of need.
Other requirements: Trustee award recipients must live on campus.
Transfer Student Awards
Award range: $3,000-6,000; renewable based on GPA
Scholarships are awarded based on student’s academic record, cumulative G.P.A. of college coursework (must have a minimum 3.0/4.0 to be considered), standardized test scores, etc.
Other requirements: Student must be enrolling as a full-time student at Bethel. Student must also have been attending previous institution full-time (12 hours or more) in their final semester before enrolling at Bethel.
National Merit Recognition
Award range: $6,000 and consideration for Trustee Scholarship Program
Awarded to National Merit, National Achievement and National Hispanic Scholar Semi-Finalists and Finalists who designate Bethel College as their first-choice college.
Lilly Endowment Recognition
Award range: Up to full coverage of room and board for four years
Awarded to Indiana Lilly Endowment Scholars who designate Bethel College.
Minority Student Awards
Dr. Billy Kirk Leadership Award
Award range:$8,000-$10,000; renewable based on GPA
Awarded to incoming freshman minority students who live within the Midwest region. The award is based on student’s academic record, personal interview, essay, reference letters, extracurricular and leadership involvement. Billy Kirk Scholar Leaders will be selected from ethnic minority candidates.
Other requirements: For full consideration, student must be accepted to Bethel College and complete an application for the award by March 1st. Finalists are required to live on campus and attend precollege sessions on campus during their senior year of high school and summer following.
Talent Awards
Art, Music and Theatre Arts Awards
Award range: Varies based on talent as assessed by faculty
Awarded based on outstanding performance or achievement through an audition or portfolio review.
Other requirements: Students must apply for admission prior to audition. For full consideration, auditions should be scheduled by March 1st.
Athletic Awards
Award range: Varies based on talent as assessed by individual coaches
Awarded in each varsity sport. Contact specific coach for details.
Other requirements: Student must be accepted for admission to receive an award and must live on campus.
Community Awards
To be assured consideration for the following awards, please submit proof of the award by March 1st to Student Financial Services.
Community Matching Scholarships
Award range: Up to $1,000; renewable each year scholarship is received
Awarded to new students who receive a community scholarship in the following counties: Indiana - St. Joseph, Elkhart, LaPorte, Marshall, Starke, Kosciusko; Michigan - Cass, Berrien, St. Joseph.
America’s Scouting Organization
Award range: $2,500; renewable
Awarded to new students who have earned Eagle Scout (Boy Scouts) or USA Gold Award (Girl Scouts).
AWANA Recognition
Award range: $500-$2,000; renewable
Awarded to new students who have received Timothy, Meritorious or Citation awards. Award amount will be based on financial need.
*Hoosier Boys and Girls State
Award range: $2,500; renewable
Awarded to Hoosier Boys State Delegate and Hoosier Girls State Delegate.
*State delegates outside of Indiana may also qualify for award.
Additional Awards
Missionary Church Scholarship
Award range: $2,000 for on-campus students and $1,000 for off-campus; renewable
Awarded to new students who are active in the fellowship of a Missionary Church.
Other requirements: Must submit a letter or reference from Missionary Church pastor with application for admission.
Missionary Church Pastor Grant
Award range: $4,500; renewable
Awarded to dependent sons and daughters of full-time Missionary Church pastors or missionaries.
Other requirements: Students must live on campus.
Christian Workers Grant
Award range: Up to $2,000 based on financial need; renewable
Awarded to dependent sons and daughters of full time employees of other church denominations or para-church organizations. This may include pastors, missionaries, teachers, etc.
Church Matching Scholarship
Award range: $1,000 for on-campus students and $250 for off-campus; renewable based upon church participation
Award is a dollar for dollar match of a scholarship provided to you by your church.
Other requirements: Separate application required. Deadline for application is April 1st.
Pannabecker Scholarship
Award range: Varies; renewable
Awarded to freshmen and transfer students declaring a major in the fields of Christian Ministry, Youth Ministry, Biblical Literature or Intercultural Studies.
Other requirements: Separate application required. Deadline for application is April 1st.
Alumni Legacy Award
Award range: $1,500 for on-campus students and $750 for off-campus; renewable
Awarded to new students whose parent(s) or grandparent(s) are Bethel alumni as indicated on the application for admission.
Grants
Family Grant
Award range: $1,000 per student; renewable
Awarded when two or more family members are attending Bethel on a full-time basis.
Bethel Grants
Award range: Varies; renewable
Awarded to students based leadership, talent, academic considerations and financial need.
International Student Scholarship
Award range: Varies; renewable
Awarded to students whose citizenship resides in countries other than the U.S. and is based on academic ability, financial need and the mission of the college to prepare students for service in their own country. There are a limited number of awards available.
