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πŸ’° Bethany College Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
12
Automatic
7
In-State Awards
$1,000-$20,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$20,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.0 GPA

Bethany College awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$20,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 2.0 GPA. Against tuition of $30,700, students receiving the largest award pay about $10,700 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Bethany College

Tuition & fees
$30,700
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Largest annual award
$20,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$10,700/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $13,977), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on Bethany College's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Bethany College β€” no separate application

7 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

Academic Award
Award
$11,000/yr in-state
$11,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.0+
Awarded to transfer core students with a cumulative GPA between 2.0 and 2.4.
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Blue & Gold Award
Award
$20,000/yr in-state
$20,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
Awarded to high school seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.
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Founders Scholarship
Award
$14,000/yr in-state
$14,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.5+
Awarded to transfer core students with a cumulative GPA between 2.5 and 3.249.
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Merit
Award
$15,000/yr in-state
$15,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.0+
Awarded to high school seniors with a cumulative GPA between 2.0 and 2.99.
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Swede Award
Award
$18,000/yr in-state
$18,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
Awarded to high school seniors with a cumulative GPA between 3.0 and 3.49.
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The Good Life Scholarship
Requirements
GPA 2.0+
A full tuition scholarship for graduates from high schools in Saline or McPherson counties with a GPA of 2.0 or above.
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Trustees Scholarship
Award
$16,000/yr in-state
$16,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+
Awarded to transfer core students with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher.
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Other scholarships at Bethany College (5)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

First-Generation Scholarship
$1,500/yr
Awarded to high school seniors who are the first to go to college in their family.
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GPA Merit Award
$1,000-$6,000/yr
A GPA-based merit award that can be paired with athletic scholarships.
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Kansas Resident
$1,500/yr
Awarded to individuals with Kansas residency.
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Leadership Scholarship
$5,000/yr
Awarded to high school seniors who demonstrate leadership in their schools, communities, and churches.
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Legacy Scholarship
$1,000/yr
Awarded to high school seniors who had a parent or grandparent graduate from Bethany College.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Bethany College

Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about Bethany College scholarships

How much merit aid does Bethany College give?

Published awards range $1,000-$20,000/yr. Bethany College lists 12 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at Bethany College?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 2.0 GPA. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does Bethany College give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$20,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Bethany College?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 65% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at Bethany College?

7 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

When is the scholarship deadline at Bethany College?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is Rolling. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Bethany College's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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