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21st Century Scholars

WHO ARE 21STÌýCENTURY SCHOLARS?

21stÌýCentury Scholars are recipients of the 21stÌýCentury Scholarship, a program administered byÌýÌýcreated to help students afford college in Indiana. The 21stÌýCentury Scholarship pays up to 100% of tuition at public colleges in Indiana—including 51¶ÌÊÓÆµ. Students apply for the scholarship in 7th or 8th grade and must meet a variety of residency, citizenship, income, and academic requirements to qualify.

PERSONALIZED TUTORING & ACADEMIC COACHING

51¶ÌÊÓÆµ is committed to providing 21stÌýCentury Scholars the resources they need to succeed in completing a high-value degree or credential that will help them secure a career in an in-demand field quickly. In addition to small class sizes, which help you get the personal support you need in the classroom, Ivy Tech'sÌý21stÌýCentury Scholars benefit from:

  • Free in-person and virtualÌýtutoringÌý²õ±ð°ù±¹¾±³¦±ð²õ
  • ¹ó°ù±ð±ðÌýcareer coachingÌýand exploration throughÌýIvy+ Career Link
  • The 21stÌýCentury Scholarship covers 100% of the cost of 30 credit hours (roughly equivalent to two full semesters or one year of school) per academic year. The scholarship does not cover textbooks, but Ivy Tech's uniqueÌýIvy+ tuitionÌýprogram also means that your textbooks will be free! The scholarship also covers some regularly assessed fees, such as technology, student activity, and health services fees.

    Other schools may tack on additional costs to your bill like textbooks or housing and dining expenses. By staying close to home and attending Ivy Tech, 21stÌýCentury Scholars can spare themselves those extra costs and earn their degree for free.

    100%Ìýof tuition & textbooks covered for FREE!

  • 21st Century Scholars may be eligible to receive additional financial aid on top of the 21stÌýCentury Scholarship. Scholars can use any additional funds they receive to help supplement other costs such as local housing or transportation costs. To receive the 21stÌýCentury Scholarship and be considered for additional aid, students should be sure to file theÌýFAFSA.

  • If your goal is a bachelor's degree, you canÌýtransferÌýthe credits you earn for free at Ivy Tech to over 100 colleges and universities around the country, giving you a free head start on earning your four-year degree.

  • To make an appointment to meet with a specific advisor at a particular time, please send an email at least two days in advance to asksouthbendelkhart@ivytech.edu. Seasonal hours end on Wednesday, Jan. 18.

    574-289-7001, ext 6858
    asksouthbendelkhart@ivytech.edu

    South Bend Admissions Office
    220 Dean Johnson Blvd.
    South Bend, IN 46601

    21st Century Scholar Student Success Coach
    Krista Hunt
    21st Century Scholars Coordinator
    khunt107@ivytech.edu
    Tel: 574-289-7001 +025364