100% of Bethany Students receive Scholarships.
Scholarships
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
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.
Athletic Scholarships
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.
Legacy Scholarship
The $1,000 scholarship is awarded to students who had a parent or grandparent graduate from Bethany College.
Bethany Visit Grant
This $1,000 grant is offered to students who visit campus in-person ONLY between September 1 and July 31. This grant is valid for all first-year students that attend Bethany College and is non-renewable.
*Specific rules and limitations may apply for certain scholarships
Transfer Scholarships
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.
- Athletic Scholarships - Excellent athletic scholarships are available for athletes and will be awarded by the Athletic Department.
- Legacy Scholarship – The $1,000 scholarship is awarded to students 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.
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.
National Scholarships
AMPP Scholarships
Link: https://ampp.academicworks.com/opportunities
Chick-fil-A Community Scholars
Link: https://www.chick-fil-a.com/community-scholars
Citizens Bank
Link: https://www.citizensbank.com/student-loans/scholarship.aspx
Dr. Pepper Scholarship
Link: https://www.drpepper.com/tuition
Eglet Law Community Involvement Scholarship
Link: https://www.egletlaw.com/community-involvement-scholarship/
Scholarship America
Link: https://scholarshipamerica.org
Scholarships.com
Kansas Scholarships
The Kansas Board of Regents
Link: https://www.kansasregents.gov/scholarships_and_grants
The Ellis Foundation
Link: https://www.theellisfoundation.org/scholarships
Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation
Link: https://gnwkcf.org/scholarships
KACRAO Scholarship
Link: https://www.kacrao.org/kacrao-scholarship
Kelly Lynn Lutz Memorial Scholarship
Link: https://www.kllscholarshipfund.org/scholarship
O'Brate Foundation
Local Scholarships
Greater Salina Community Foundation
Link: https://gscf.org/scholarships
Dr. Charles Englund Memorial Scholarship
Link: https://smokyvalleycf.org/scholarships/dr-charles-englund-memorial-scholarship/
Tips to Find Scholarships
• Your high school
• Foundations
• Religious or community organizations
• Local businesses or civic groups
• Organizations (including professional associations) related to your field of study
• Your employer or your parents’ employer
Begin the journey down your path.
