Scholarships & Awards

Scholarships

& Awards

Student Scholarships

Student Merit Scholarships

*Merit scholarships are renewable for up to 4 years.


Blue & Gold Award - $20,000

High school seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.5+


Swede Award - $18,000

High school seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 - 3.49


Merit - $15,000

High school seniors with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 - 2.99

Student Merit Scholarships can also be paired with:

Talent Scholarships

Significant talent scholarships are available for Art and Music upon auditions and /or portfolio submissions. Email admissions@bethanylb.edu for more information.


Legacy Scholarship

The $1,000 scholarship is awarded to high school seniors who had a parent or grandparent graduate from Bethany College.


*Specific rules and limitations may apply for certain scholarships

Merit Scholarships

Select your student type below to see renewable merit scholarship ranges.

  • Student Athletes

    Excellent athletic scholarships are available for athletes and will be awarded by the Athletic Department. Some scholarships with specific rules and limitations cannot be paired with an athletic award. Visit bethanyswedes.com to take the first step. Take your first step by booking a visit. 


    Athletic Scholarships can also be paired with:

    • Legacy Scholarship – The $1,000 scholarship is awarded to high school seniors who had a parent or grandparent graduate from Bethany College.
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  • Transfer Student Athletes

    Excellent athletic scholarships are available for transfer student-athletes and will be awarded by the Athletic Department. Some scholarships with specific rules and limitations cannot be paired with an athletic award. Take your first step by booking a visit. 


    Athletic Scholarships can also be paired with:

    • Legacy Scholarship – The $1,000 scholarship is awarded to high school seniors who had a parent or grandparent graduate from Bethany College.
    • GPA Merit Award - $1,000-$6,000
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  • Transfer Students

    A Transfer Student at Bethany College is a student who is not receiving an athletic scholarship, or the Good Life Scholarship.


    Transfer Student Merit Awards

    • Trustees Scholarship - $16,000 for a cumulative GPA of 3.25 and above
    • Founders Scholarship - $14,000 for a cumulative GPA of 2.5-3.249

    Transfer Student Merit Scholarships can also be paired with:

    • Talent Scholarships - Significant talent scholarships are available for Art and Music upon auditions and /or portfolio submissions.
    • Legacy Scholarship – The $1,000 scholarship is awarded to high school seniors who had a parent or grandparent graduate from Bethany College.

    One-on-one appointments with the Registrar’s Office are available to discuss transferring credits, GPA, and more.

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External Scholarships

Explore opportunities from organizations outside Bethany College that you may be eligible to apply for.  If you need more information about a scholarship, please contact the scholarship provider, such as the business or foundation, directly.

Still have questions?

Call 800.826.2281 x 8113 for more information.

Email Office of Financial Aid

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