Graduate Scholarship

Graduate Scholarship is sponsored by Bethel University. Offers scholarships to graduate students who have served in the U. S.

armed forces, renewable annually.

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Explore your options and eligibility for grants and scholarships. Grants and scholarship may be considered taxable income at both the state and federal level. Bethel Military Scholarship Up to $1,200 per year ($400 per semester) for students who have served in the U.S. armed forces.

Up to $400 per semester ($1,200 maximum per year). Scholarship is renewable, assuming the student continues to meet qualifications. New, regularly admitted, degree-seeking students who are serving, or have served, in the U.S. armed forces (includes reserves and National Guard).

Recipients must be enrolled at least half time for the term. Recipients do not need to demonstrate need, and are not eligible for other Bethel-funded grants or scholarships. Students already receiving gift assistance from any source (including military benefits) that fully meets tuition are not eligible for this scholarship.

Submit the Bethel Military Scholarship Application . Brace New Student Nurse Midwifery Scholarship Scholarship for new nurse-midwifery students. This renewable scholarship will be available for up to a total of three years.

Be a new student admitted to the Nurse-Midwifery Program and begin studies fall of 2026. Complete the scholarship application and submit it to the ethel Nursing Department by the deadline of April 30, 2026. Enroll at least half-time—three credits per term in courses required for student's program of study.

Maintain satisfactory academic progress . Apply for admission to Bethel's Graduate School and specifically the Nurse-Midwifery program. Complete and submit the scholarship application by the deadline of April 30, 2026.

Business Partnership Scholarship Up to $1,200 per year for students who are connected to a Bethel University Business Partner. Qualifying partners listed below. Up to $400 per semester (maximum $1,200 per year) Students must apply every year.

Degree-seeking students who fit one of the qualifying categories and are enrolled at least half time for the semester may benefit from this scholarship. Recipients do not need to demonstrate need and are not eligible for other Bethel-funded grants or scholarships.

Students already receiving gift assistance from any source (including military benefits and employer tuition reimbursement) that fully meets tuition are not eligible for this scholarship.

Qualifying partners include: Global Leadership Summit Participant AACRAO graduate of strategic enrollment management endorsement program Employee of an approved Bethel University Business Partner Employer Employee of a CCCU School Residents of FreedomWorks in Minneapolis, MN If you received your MA degree from a CCCU school and will be pursuing the EdD degree through Bethel University If you believe you meet one of the above criteria, please download and complete Parts I and II of the application.

See a list of our business partners to see if you are eligible through your employer. From fall 2025 through summer 2026: Business Partnership Scholarship application (pdf) From fall 2026 through summer 2027: Business Partnership Scholarship application (pdf) Growing Representation in Social Work Scholarship Scholarship to encourage underrepresented populations in the social work profession. $5,000 for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Scholarship is not renewable, but students may reapply for the scholarship in subsequent years. Be a current student pursuing the Master of Social Work degree or admitted to begin the Master of Social Work degree program for fall of 2025. Complete the scholarship application and submit it to Bethel's Department of Social Work by the deadline of April 15, 2025.

Enroll at least half-time (three credits per semester) in courses required for the student's program of study. Maintain satisfactory academic progress . Complete the application by the April 15, 2025 deadline.

Questions? contact socialwork@bethel. edu .

Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program A need-based scholarship for Minnesota residents who meet the American Indian ancestry requirement. The annual amount is up to $6,000 per academic year. Limited to five academic years for students enrolled in graduate or professional degree program.

Are one-fourth or more American Indian ancestry OR an enrolled member or citizen of a federally-recognized American Indian tribe or Canadian First Nation A Minnesota resident, as defined by Minesota Office of Higher Education Enroll at least half-time (three credits) as a graduate student in an education program leading to a certificate or degree Meet satisfactory academic progress Not in default on a federal or state student loan Demonstrate financial need as defined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Learn more about the Minnesota Indian Scholarship and complete a separate online application through the Minnesota Office of Higher Education .

Please email info. ohe@state. mn.

us for additional information about the program. Learn more about the Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program . Minnesota Student Teacher Grants Various amounts are available for Minnesota residents who demonstrate need and are student teaching.

On a funds available basis, selected undergraduate and graduate students may receive awards of up to $7,500 for one term.

In general, applicants must: Be enrolled in an eligible Minnesota college or university in an eligible teacher preparation program that requires at least 12 weeks of student teaching Be student teaching for the term in which student is applying for the grant Be meeting satisfactory academic progress as defined by Bethel Demonstrate financial need Meet one or more of the following requirements: Intend to teach in a designated rural school district in Minnesota Intend to teach in an identified license shortage area Belong to a racial or ethnic group underrepresented in the Minnesota teacher workforce Complete and submit the Student Teacher Grants application via the MNAID Student portal .

Application will be available on June 1, 2025. View application instructions . Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Minnesota Dream Act and demonstrate financial need.

Notify the Office of Financial Aid via email that you have submitted the application. Priority deadlines for both student and college sections of the application Spring 2026—November 14, 2025 Be sure to submit the student section of the application well in advance to allow the Financial Aid Office to complete the school section of the application in time to meet the priority deadline date. All awards are based on funds availability.

Applications will still be accepted after the priority deadlines but eligible students will most likely be placed on the waitlist. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Applications will close on April, 18 2026.

More information is available at the Office of Higher Education . MSW Social Work Scholarship Scholarship for new Master of Social Work students committed to employment in a Minnesota school. Up to $15,000 for the academic year.

be admitted to Bethel's Master of Social Work Program enroll at least half-time (minimum of three credits) per term. Students who wish to enroll in summer must enroll at least in two credits to be eligible for funding maintain a minimum GPA requirement of 3.

0 or higher maintain satisfactory academic progress be in good academic standing continue enrollment in the program each semester of the award period commit to practicum placement in a Minnesota school commit to a minimum of one year of eligible employment in a Minnesota school following the completion of the Master of Social Work program Round one of scholarship award: November 30, 2025 by 11:59 PM Round two of scholarship award: March 31, 2026 by 11:59 PM The final deadline to submit the application has passed.

Please contact the Social Work Department for further questions. Contact the Department of Social Work at socialwork@bethel. edu for more information.

Returning Student Scholarship A limited number of scholarships are available to currently enrolled students in the counseling, nurse-midwifery, or physician assistant programs in the Graduate School. Currently enrolled students who plan to enroll at least half-time (three credits per semester) in the counseling, nurse-midwifery, or physician assistant programs during the 2025-2026 academic year.

Must be enrolled at least half-time in courses required for your degree or program, making satisfactory academic progress , and working toward a master’s degree. The deadline to apply for these scholarships has passed and we are no longer accepting new submissions. Completed applications will be collected after the deadline.

Recipients will be notified by email in May. Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grant (TEACH) Up to $4,000 per year for students enrolled in teaching programs and commit to serving low-income students in a high-need field. Eligible full-time students may receive up to $2,000 per term.

This amount will be adjusted for less than full-time enrollment. The maximum total for undergraduate students is $16,000 and $8,000 for graduate students. Due to federal sequestration, TEACH awards first disbursed after March 1, 2013, are subject to change.

Students must apply each year. Students must be U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens completing the coursework required to become a teacher. Recipients of a TEACH Grant must serve as a full-time, highly qualified teacher in a high-need field, in a school serving low-income students for a minimum of four years within eight years of graduation.

This grant reverts to a Direct Unsubsidized Loan, with interest accrued from the date of each grant disbursement, if students don’t complete teaching requirements. Please note that students who have a felony conviction may not be successful in obtaining a teaching position and therefore would not be able to fulfill the required teaching service. Eligible students must be enrolled in one of the following approved education programs.

Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Undergrad students must score above the 75th percentile on an admissions entrance test (e.g., ACT, SAT) or have a cumulative GPA of at least 3. 25 GPA (high school GPA for first-year undergrads, college GPA for continuing and transfer students). M.

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in Elementary Education K-6 Graduate students must be pursuing a master’s degree to be eligible. Licensure-only students are not eligible. Graduate students who are not current teachers must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.

25 from their most recent schooling; however, students who are current teachers or who are retiring and have expertise in a subject in which there is a shortage of teachers have no GPA requirement. Apply for aid through Bethel by completing your FAFSA . Then complete the following steps, in order, at studentaid.

gov/teach-initial-and-subsequent-counseling : Complete the Initial and Subsequent Counseling Sign an Agreement to Serve or Repay If you don’t complete the required teaching service or other requirements, your grant will convert to a Direct Unsubsidized Loan. The loan must be repaid in full, with interest (accrued from the date of each grant disbursement), to the Department of Education.

Once a TEACH Grant is converted to a loan, it cannot be converted back to a grant. From disbursement on, TEACH Grants are all serviced by the same servicer, FedLoan Servicing. For TEACH customer service and service obligation questions, please vist studentaid.

gov/teach-grant-program . After graduating or withdrawing from school, students must complete TEACH Exit Counseling on the federal student aid website . Students who receive 100% VA Chapter 33 are automatically considered for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Amounts vary each year depending on the set tuition and fee costs. The Yellow Ribbon Program covers all tuition and fees not covered by the Post 9/11 GI Bill. The Certificate of Eligibility (CoE) determines your eligibility.

If your eligibility changes, you must submit a new CoE. Students must receive 100% of the Post 9/11 GI Bill. Students cannot be on active duty.

Students who will no longer be on active duty at the start of the term are eligible for Yellow Ribbon. Recipients of military educational benefits are considered for a normal financial aid offer which may include federal, state, institutional and/or private sources of aid. Adjustments to the financial aid offer are made when outside aid, including military educational benefits, create an overaward.

If you have any questions about this policy and how it would impact your financial aid, please contact your financial aid counselor . Complete the Military Benefits Verification form . Submit your CoE to the Bethel Financial Aid Office .

Visit Yellow Ribbon for more information. Or visit our Yellow Ribbon Frequently Asked Questions page.