21st Century Scholars

Helping students succeed

The IU Bloomington 21st Century Scholars Program is a home base you can rely on throughout your college experience. It’s a place where you can find support, get answers, and stay connected as you navigate IU. From your first semester through graduation, you’ll have access to a team that can help you manage academic requirements, understand your financial benefits, and connect with the right campus resources at the right time.

Founded in 1995, the 21st Century Scholars Program is the oldest and largest student support services program of its kind in Indiana. At IU Bloomington, it delivers the financial, academic, and personal support that helps Scholars persist, succeed, and graduate.

As a 21st Century Scholar, you can receive up to four years of undergraduate tuition support—along with advising, mentoring, and advocacy focused on helping you achieve your goals and take full advantage of your IU experience.

What we do

The IU 21st Century Scholars Program empowers students throughout their academic journey—before, during, and after college. This includes academic resources, mentoring opportunities, and study tools to help students thrive, both personally and academically.

Our program focuses on five key areas:

  • Academic performance and persistence 
  • Student engagement and enrichment 
  • Financial literacy and debt management 
  • Career exploration and preparation 
  • Holistic student development and success 

#1in Indiana for the number of students receiving the 21st Century Scholarship at any four-year public or private university

$29.7Mtotal scholarships awarded to all scholars in the 2024-25 academic year

45,000+Indiana students who have received a degree or credential with help from the program