Governor Changes Name for 21st Century Scholar Program

Monday, May 16, 2016

On May 5, 2016, Indiana Governor Mike Pence formally changed the name of the 21st Century Scholars Program to the Evan Bayh 21st Century Scholars Program. The program was renamed to honor the former Indiana governor who made the scholarship a top priority during his time in office. The Evan Bayh 21st Century Scholars Program allows students who meet certain income requirements to apply for the program during their 7th or 8th grade year. Participants must pledge to not use illegal drugs or alcohol or commit a criminal act, maintain a cumulative 2.5 GPA, graduate high school with a Core 40 diploma, and apply to an eligible Indiana college. 21st Century Scholars can receive a maximum of 4-years paid undergraduate tuition at an Indiana college. For more information about the program, contact Megan Barnes at the Library, (812) 275-4471.