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21st Century Scholars

The 21st Century Scholars Program was established in 1990 for Indiana residents who attend Indiana middle and high schools. Students can enroll beginning in 7th or 8th grade and receive financial support on a first dollar basis. High school graduates must also meet income and merit requirements. Students can attend any in-state public 2-year or 4-year institution. The program is funded by Indiana state appropriations.

Year the Program was Founded 

1990

Promise Typology Category 

State need-based aid programs
State merit-based aid programs

State 

Indiana

Residency Requirement 

State

K-12 School Attendance Requirement 

State Middle School

Type of Award 

Financial Award

Financial Award is Limited to Students with Financial Need 

Yes

Financial Award is Limited to Students who Meet Academic Achievement Requirements 

Yes

Disbursement of Financial Aid 

First Dollar

Year Requirement for Full Aid 

0.5

Sponsored by Single Agency 

Yes

Program Offers Support Services 

Yes