The 21st Century Scholars Program helps Indiana students attend college by providing financial aid. Students are automatically enrolled if they are in 7th or 8th grade and eligible for Free and Reduced Price Lunch. Others can apply if they meet income guidelines. The program requires students to be Indiana residents and meet certain citizenship or immigration statuses.
Award amount
Varies
Number of awards
Multiple
Frequency
Annually
Deadline
June 30, 2026
Time to apply
30–60 min
Essay
May be required — check provider
Account required:This application may require creating an account on the provider's site.
Be a resident of Indiana both when applying and when receiving the scholarship
Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national, or a U.S. permanent resident with an I-151, I-551 or I-551C
Non-U.S. citizens must have an Arrival-Departure Record (I-94) with specific designations
Be automatically enrolled or apply in the 7th or 8th grade at an Indiana accredited school
Meet the income eligibility guidelines if applying
Confirm eligibility
Review the scholarship eligibility information on this page and on the provider’s official instructions to confirm you qualify before you invest time in an application.
Gather required materials
Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.
Submit through the official program
Complete the application using the provider’s published process—often an online form or portal—and submit before the stated deadline. Keep a copy of your confirmation when available.
Important
Deadlines are set by the scholarship provider. Always confirm dates and instructions on the official site. TuitionCovered does not process applications for external scholarships.
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