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Scholarship Information

AXA Achievement Scholarship

If you are ambitious, determined, and respect your community you could win one of these scholarships.   Scholarship amounts range from $10,000 to $25,000!
Go to www.axa-achievement.com for more information on application deadline or to apply.

National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts Foundation Scholarship

NFAA is offering several scholarships for students who are interested in dance, film & video, jazz, music, photography, theatre, visual arts, voice, or writing. Go to www.youngarts.org/home.html or
call 1-800-970-ARTS for more information or application deadline.

Voice of Democracy

Students compete by writing and recording a broadcast script on the patriotic theme of "How I Demonstrate My Freedom". Students compete for more than $2.5 million in scholarships, with the top scholarship of $25,000. Go here for more information and application deadline.

VFW Veterans Tribute Scholarship

If you are between the ages of 16-18 and you're a son, daughter, granddaughter or grandson of a military veteran or those currently in uniform, then you are eligible for one of the three national scholarships ranging up to $10,000!   Application, deadlines and further details are available at www.vfw.org

Coca-Cola Scholarship Program

Coca-Cola Scholarships are awarded based on character, personal merit and commitment. Merit is demonstrated through leadership in school, civic and extracurricular activities, academic achievement, and motivation to serve and succeed. You can apply online at www.coca-colascholars.org.   If you have questions, call 1-800-306-COKE. Two hundred fifty high school student will receive scholarships totaling $1,800,000.

Target All-Around Scholarships

The Target All-Around Scholarship program recognizes volunteer work as well as academic achievement. Target awards over 600 $1,000 All-Around Scholarships each year, including one $25,000 scholarship to a high school senior and college student age 24 or younger. Go to www.target.com and scroll all the way to the bottom of the page and click on the Community button for more information, deadlines, and to apply.

Horatio Alger Scholarship Application

The Horatio Alger Scholarship is given to students who demonstrate integrity, perseverance, strength of character, financial need, and a good academic record. To apply you must have a GPA of at least 2.0. For more information and for an application, go to www.horatioalger.org/scholarships

Centralis Scholarships

Central Michigan University hosts an annual Centralis Scholarship Competition. If you plant to attend CMU and have a GPA of 3.5 or higher, you are encouraged to compete. If you would like more information, call 1-888-5366.

SAE Engineering Scholarships

Are you interested in pursuing a career in Engineering? If so, then this scholarship is for you!   To get an application, go to http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/.

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

Are you involved in community service? Prudential would like to celebrate your volunteerism by offering several scholarships. If you are interested in more information, deadlines or for an application, go to www.prudential.com/spirit

Outstanding Students of America

Any senior with a GPA of 3.0 or above and is actively involved in community service is welcome to apply! Each winner receives a $1,000 scholarship to the school of their choice. Any senior interested should go to www.outstandingstudentsofamerica.com or call 205-344-6322 for an application and/or deadline information.

Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Scholarship

DAR Scholarship Committee is awarding scholarships to students who are interested in Nursing, Medical Sciences, Political Science, History, Government and Economics.   Applicants must be a U.S. citizen and must plan to attend a college in the U.S.   To find out if you would be eligible for one of these many scholarship opportunities, go to www.dar.org and click on the Scholarships button.

Tri-State University

Tri-State University offers many different types of academic scholarships.   If you are interested in attending Tri-State University next year you should apply as soon as possible so that you don't miss any scholarship deadlines.   They only accept on-line applications.   Apply at http://www.trine.edu/admission/undergraduate/financial_aid/scholarships/

Walmart Scholarship

This is a $1000 scholarship available online. To qualify, students must plan to attend an accredited college or university. Deadline and other information: www.applyists.net

Ferris State University Scholarships

Ferris State University offers several scholarship opportunities to first-time attending freshmen based on their high school GPA (Grade Point Average) and their ACT (American College Test) or SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) scores. Go to their website for a list of such scholarships along with their criteria: www.ferris.edu/admissions/financialaid/scholarshipstoc.htm

Bethel College Scholarships

Freshman Academic Scholarships

All students who submit a completed application for admission by March 10 are assured consideration for a freshman academic scholarship, regardless of need. Awards are based upon strong academic and personal records of accomplishment.

•• Annual award amounts range from $2,500 up to full tuition

Dr. Billy Kirk Leadership Award

The goal of this award is to assist minority students in their pursuit of a private, Christian liberal arts education at Bethel.

•• Annual award amounts range from $2,000 to full tuition.

•• Awards are based on the student’’s academic record, essays, extracurricular involvement and financial need.

Church Matching Scholarship

A dollar for dollar match of a scholarship provided to you by your church. Award value is $1,000 per year for on-campus students, and $250 per year for off-campus students.

Missionary Church Pastor Grant

Awarded to dependent sons and daughters of full-time Missionary Church pastors or missionaries. Annual award is equal to 1/3 tuition and is renewable.

Christian Workers Grant

Awarded to dependent sons and daughters of pastors or missionaries from other denominations. Award amount is up to $2,000 per year, based upon financial need.

Pannabecker Scholarship

Awarded to freshmen and transfer students declaring a major in the fields of Christian Ministry, Youth Ministry, Biblical Literature, or International Studies-Missions. Award value varies and is renewable.

Family Grant

Awarded when two or more family members are attending Bethel on a full-time basis. Annual award value is $1,000 per student per year.

Fine Arts and Theatre Arts Audition Awards

•• Based on outstanding performance or achievement in music or theatre.

•• Award amounts vary based on talent assessed by the faculty.

•• Auditions should be scheduled by March 10 to be assured consideration.

Athletics

•• Awards based on talent, as assessed by individual coaches, are available for each sport.

•• Co-ed cheerleading also has talent-based awards available.

•• Student athletes are considered for all Bethel College scholarships and need-based awards (see above).

Contact the office of admission for more information about these awards and other options for financial assistance.

To get more information about the admission process, campus visits, etc., visit www.bethelcollege.edu/admission/undergrad.php or call 800.422.4101.