Scholarships & Awards

Scholarships

& Awards

Core Student Scholarships

A Core Student at Bethany College is a first-time freshman who is not receiving an athletic scholarship or the Good Life Scholarship.

Core Student Merit Scholarships

*Merit scholarships are renewable for 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 2.0 - 2.99

Core 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.


First-Generation Scholarship

The $1,000 scholarship is awarded to high school seniors who are the first to go to college in their family.


Legacy Scholarship

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


Leadership Scholarship

The $5,000 scholarship is awarded to high school seniors who demonstrate leadership in their schools, communities, and churches. This scholarship cannot be combined with an athletic, music, or art talent scholarship.


Kansas Resident

The $1,500 in-state scholarship is awarded to individuals with a Kansas Residency.


*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:

    • Kansas Resident - $1,500
    • First-Generation Scholarship - The $1,500 scholarship awarded to high school seniors who are the first to go to college in their family.
    • 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 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:

    • Kansas Resident - $1,500
    • First-Generation Scholarship - $1,500 scholarship awarded to high school seniors who are the first to go to college in their family.
    • 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 Core Students

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


    Transfer Core Student Merit Awards

    • Trustees Scholarship - $16,000, cumulative GPA of 3.75+
    • Founders Scholarship - $14,000, cumulative GPA of 3.75+
    • Academic Award - $11,000, cumulative GPA of 2.0 - 2.4

    Transfer Core 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.
    • First-Generation Scholarship - $1,000 scholarship awarded to high school seniors who are the first to go to college in their family.
    • Legacy Scholarship – The $1,000 scholarship is awarded to high school seniors who had a parent or grandparent graduate from Bethany College.
    • Leadership Scholarship - The $5,000 scholarship is awarded to high school seniors who demonstrate leadership in their schools, communities, and churches. This scholarship cannot be combined with an athletic, music, or art talent scholarship.
    • Kansas Resident - $1,500

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

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  • McPherson & Saline County Students

    The Good Life Scholarship

    Bethany College is proud to offer a full tuition scholarship to all graduates from high schools located in Saline or McPherson counties.


    Qualifications:

    • Graduate from a McPherson or Saline county high school. 
    • Fill out a free Bethany College Application →
    • Submit transcripts showing a 2.0 or above GPA.
    • Get accepted to Bethany College per admissions requirements.

    *Good Life Scholarships do not pair with other Bethany College Scholarships.

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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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