IUB 21st Century Scholars Program

The Indiana University's Evan Bayh 21st Century Scholarship Program (21csp), administered by the Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Multicultural Affairs (DEMA), helps low and middle-income Indiana families meet the cost of college by providing students with a wide array of support activities and services on-campus, including academic tutoring, peer mentoring, and workshops on financial aid and overseas study. Created and funded by the state of Indiana in 1990, our office is committed to providing high quality student services support and enriching experiences to help IU 21st Century Scholars succeed both academically and professionally. Qualifying students who fulfill the Scholar Pledge receive up to four years of paid tuition at a participating Indiana college or university. Scholars also have access to a variety of support services to help them succeed in school and complete their degree. Indiana University Bloomington has been a proud partner of 21st Century Scholars since the program’s inception, providing financial and academic resources to support, retain and graduate thousands of 21st Century Scholars. In 2015, our department received the "2015 Champion Award" from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, which recognizes outstanding K-12 schools and postsecondary institutions for their contributions to the 21st Century Scholars Program. IU Bloomington boasts the highest 21st Century Scholars four-year graduate rate in the state of Indiana.